Latest coronavirus updates: Biden, Trump chat about US response | Pelosi talks about next rescue bill
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5:36 p.m. Former Vice President Joe Biden's call Monday with President Donald Trump to discuss the U.S. response to coronavirus "wasn't contentious" and lasted more than 10 minutes, according to a reporter.
A source familiar with the call between @JoeBiden & @realDonaldTrump says, "It was a good call." The source tells me it wasn't contentious & lasted more than 10 mins.
— Yamiche Alcindor (@Yamiche) April 6, 2020
I asked, who called who? The source responded that the call was arranged by the White House & Biden campaign.
5:26 p.m. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said the next COVID-19 coronavirus rescue bill could "easily" be worth more than $1 trillion, according to The Washington Post.
4:31 p.m.
NEWS: @JoeBiden spoke today with @realDonaldTrump about the nation’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, a source with knowledge of the call tells NBC News.
— Mike Memoli (@mikememoli) April 6, 2020
3:44 p.m. Israel to go on lockdown due to the coronavirus. Meanwhile, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson reportedly moves to ICU as symptoms worsen.
2:31 p.m.
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell just informed clubs in a memo that club facilities will remain closed indefinitely and the league will conduct a “fully virtual” draft, with club personnel separately located in their homes.
— (@TomPelissero)Apr 06 2020
2:27 p.m.
Grocery stores are starting to take social distancing more seriously:
— Jo Ling Kent (@jolingkent) April 6, 2020
Starting tomorrow, Kroger will limit the number of shoppers to half the building code's capacity "to allow for proper physical distancing in every store."
They're also testing "one-way aisles"#coronavirus
2:18 p.m.
New: SeaGate Centre in downtown Toledo is set to serve as an overflow facility for #coronavirus patients, if needed. @WTOL11Toledo https://t.co/bEy0pWbEow
— Tyler Paley (@TylerPaley) April 6, 2020
2:00 p.m.
Ohio #Coronavirus numbers are up to 4,450 cases, 142 deaths. There are now 9 deaths in Hamilton County. @FOX19 pic.twitter.com/KJzKth5KDP
— Ken Brown (@Fox19KenBrown) April 6, 2020
1:06 p.m.
BREAKING: Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland extends city’s Safer-at-Home order to April 21st. @WMCActionNews5 pic.twitter.com/yOzUeE4KLT
— Brandon Richard (@BrandonLRichard) April 6, 2020
12:08 p.m.
RIGHT NOW: @NYGovCuomo is speaking... there are now 130,689 #COVID19 cases in NYS. 4,758 people have died... however he says that number has been "effectively flat" for 2 days. @news4buffalo
— (@Mel_Orlins)Apr 06 2020
12:03 p.m.
Expanding on Scenario 1: If past April 2020 NC maintains some forms of social distancing with similar transmission reduction effectiveness, the peak stress on available acute care capacity in our current estimates (which run through June 1) will likely occur in mid-to-late May.
— (@Chandler_TV)Apr 06 2020
11:38 a.m.
Breaking: North Carolina health officials reported 285 new confirmed cases of the coronavirus on Monday, bringing the total in the state to 2,870. https://t.co/uZK7QmfT6J
— (@WFAE)Apr 06 2020
11:10 a.m.
MSDH confirms 100 more #COVID19 cases in Mississippi and 8 more deaths today.
— Ashton Pittman (@ashtonpittman) April 6, 2020
Total cases: 1,738
Total deaths: 51
11:04 a.m.
While BMW says April 30 the letter sent to their employees said May 4. https://t.co/yNgXLUPYHQ pic.twitter.com/mF48DPYNdl
— Cody Alcorn (@CodyAlcorn) April 6, 2020
11:01 a.m.
Statement from Chairman Ridley:
— The Masters (@TheMasters) April 6, 2020
"We have identified Nov 9-15 as the intended dates to host the 2020 Masters. We hope the anticipation of staging the Tournament brings a moment of joy to the Augusta community and those who love the game."
Full details at https://t.co/rSr9YUhCX2 pic.twitter.com/1lVmbq8jzJ
11:01 a.m.
We have new dates for the 2020 PGA Championship, provided we have clearance from public health authorities.#PGAChamp pic.twitter.com/Erkhm7GA5j
— PGA of America (@PGA) April 6, 2020
11:00 a.m.
We have new dates for the 2020 PGA Championship, provided we have clearance from public health authorities.#PGAChamp pic.twitter.com/Erkhm7GA5j
— PGA of America (@PGA) April 6, 2020
10:36 a.m.
BREAKING: BMW Manufacturing says Greer plant production halt will last three additional weeks. Was to resume April 13, but now goes through April 30.
— Fred Cunningham (@fredontv) April 6, 2020
10:05 a.m.
This week’s cover, "Lifeline," by Pascal Campion: https://t.co/HpeL505ge1 https://t.co/4srAQKR2zI
— (@NewYorker)Apr 06 2020
7:49 a.m.
For humanitarian reasons, the passengers from the two CoronaVirus stricken cruise ships have been given medical treatment and, when appropriate, allowed to disembark, under strict supervision. Very carefully done. People we’re dying & no other countries would allow them to dock!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 6, 2020
6:43 a.m.
My gf’s aunt, 83 years old, was positive for Covid-19, treated with Hydroxychloroquine, and is now recovering. Screw the fake news media
— Cody Peters (@Codypeters1998) April 6, 2020
12:12 a.m.
NEW: Deaths in Alabama surpass 30 from COVID-19, according to @ALPublicHealth Sunday night.
— David Baxley (@DavidNews2U) April 6, 2020
Total statewide cases: 1841
WIREGRASS cases:
Houston - 20
Pike - 14
Coffee - 7
Covington - 4
Henry - 3
Dale - 2
Barbour - 2
Geneva - 0
READ MORE HERE >>>https://t.co/MPmEUqTVRs pic.twitter.com/NjTjPFBLbg
