foxnews--2020-01-26--Coronavirus concerns prompt Southwest Airlines to remove sick passenger from flight

Passengers on a Southwest Airlines flight in Las Vegas wore masks over their mouths as another traveler was escorted off the plane after showing flu-like symptoms .
The airline confirmed to Fox News that while the move was made out of “ an abundance of caution , ” it was also made “ in light of recent concerns for the coronavirus.
” The ill passenger had reportedly recently traveled to Beijing .
Medical officers met the plane when it landed in Las Vegas , NBC 4 reports .
According to the news outlet , the passenger was referred to a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reportedly been screened for the virus in Mexico and Las Vegas .
The passenger was released after medical evaluation .
STATE DEPARTMENT UPDATES LANGUAGE OF CHINA TRAVEL ADVISORY AMID CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK : 'DO NOT TRAVEL ' TO HUBEI In a statement obtained by Fox News , a spokesperson for Southwest Airlines confirmed , “ Local medical personnel met Flight 2889 once it arrived at the Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport from Las Vegas on Saturday due to reports of an ill customer .
Out of an abundance of caution , and in light @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , our crew followed recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control for responding to concerns to ensure the customer , and those traveling with them , receive the assistance or support they may need.
” CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP Fox News previously reported that amid the ongoing coronavirus outbreak , the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ( CDC ) has displayed posters explaining the symptoms in both English and Chinese at 14 American airports to raise awareness of the ongoing virus .
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , '' directed at travelers from Wuhan , China , instructs people to consult with a doctor if they ’ re suffering from a fever , cough or difficulty breathing within two weeks of leaving the now-quarantined city .

Passengers on a Southwest Airlines flight in Las Vegas wore masks over their mouths as another traveler was escorted off the plane after showing flu-like symptoms.
The airline confirmed to Fox News that while the move was made out of “an abundance of caution,” it was also made “in light of recent concerns for the coronavirus.” The ill passenger had reportedly recently traveled to Beijing.
Medical officers met the plane when it landed in Las Vegas, NBC 4 reports. According to the news outlet, the passenger was referred to a medical facility for evaluation. They had reportedly been screened for the virus in Mexico and Las Vegas.
The passenger was released after medical evaluation.
STATE DEPARTMENT UPDATES LANGUAGE OF CHINA TRAVEL ADVISORY AMID CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK: 'DO NOT TRAVEL' TO HUBEI
In a statement obtained by Fox News, a spokesperson for Southwest Airlines confirmed, “Local medical personnel met Flight 2889 once it arrived at the Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport from Las Vegas on Saturday due to reports of an ill customer. Out of an abundance of caution, and in light of the recent concerns of the coronavirus, our crew followed recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control for responding to concerns to ensure the customer, and those traveling with them, receive the assistance or support they may need.”
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Fox News previously reported that amid the ongoing coronavirus outbreak, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has displayed posters explaining the symptoms in both English and Chinese at 14 American airports to raise awareness of the ongoing virus.
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The "health alert," directed at travelers from Wuhan, China, instructs people to consult with a doctor if they’re suffering from a fever, cough or difficulty breathing within two weeks of leaving the now-quarantined city.
Fox News' Janine Puhak contributed to this report.


foxnews--2020-01-26--Trump lawyers turn tables at impeachment trial, accuse Democrats of election interference

Good morning and welcome to a special Sunday edition of Fox News First .
Here 's what you need to know as you start your day ... Trump legal team goes on offense at impeachment trial , accuses Democrats of 'massive ' election interference President Trump 's lawyers , in their opening statements Saturday , defended the president against articles of impeachment by arguing Democrats were trying to interfere in elections by seeking to remove him from the 2020 ballot for doing “ absolutely nothing wrong.
” Trump 's team used a strategy that sought to turn the tables on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ trying to get Ukraine to interfere in the 2020 election by pressuring government officials into investigating potential opponent Joe Biden .
White House Counsel Pat Cipollone said Saturday that Democrats have no case for impeachment .
It is Democrats , not Trump , who are doing damage to democracy by trying to undermine the will of American voters , he said .
Not only are Democrats asking the Senate to undo the results of the 2016 presidential election but they want all 2020 election ballots with Trump ’ s name on them torn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all their talk about election interference , they 're here to perpetrate the most massive interference in an election in American history , ” Cipollone said in his opening remarks to the Senate .
“ And we ca n't allow that to happen . ''
Billed as a teaser for next week 's argument , Trump 's legal team gave a two-hour preview of their legal argument .
All told , they 'll have three days and up to 24 hours to launch their defense - the same amount of time as House @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Senate impeachment trial on Monday .
Click for more on our top story .
Other developments in Trump 's Senate impeachment trial : - Pompeo blasts 'shameful ' NPR reporter , claims she broke agreement - Trump rates his legal team 's performance - Schiff stands by 'head on a pike ' remark in Senate impeachment speech amid GOP furor Full video of Trump discussing Ukraine ambassador ’ s ouster released Fox News has obtained the full video of an April 2018 meeting where President Trump told associates that he wanted then-U.S .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Get rid of her .
Get her out tomorrow .
I do n't care .
Get her out tomorrow .
Take her out .
OK ?
Do it , '' Trump is heard saying .
ABC News first reported on the recording , made during a meeting at the Trump International Hotel in Washington that included Lev Parnas and Igor Fruman – former Rudy Giuliani associates who have since been indicted .
Parts of the audio were previously aired on ABC News , but Fox News is posting the full video here @ @ @ @ @ @ @ story .
Click here to download the full video .
( Ukraine discussion begins near 39-minute mark . )
Canada reports first case of coronavirus as third US case is confirmed ; death toll rises to 56 A patient in Southern California is the third person in the U.S. to be diagnosed with the new pneumonia-like coronavirus from China , health officials said late Saturday .
Earlier Saturday , Canada announced its first case of the coronavirus .
The developments add to an outbreak that has already claimed the lives of 56 people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it originated in the Chinese city of Wuhan .
Australia and Malaysia also reported their first cases Saturday -- four each -- while Japan added its third .
The first signs of the virus to appear in Europe occurred in France , which confirmed three cases Friday , The Associated Press reported .
The U.S. Consulate in Wuhan announced Sunday it will evacuate its personnel and some private citizens aboard a charter flight .
Click here for more , including a map showing confirmed cases around the world .
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Trump legal team goes on offense at impeachment trial, accuses Democrats of 'massive' election interference
President Trump's lawyers, in their opening statements Saturday, defended the president against articles of impeachment by arguing Democrats were trying to interfere in elections by seeking to remove him from the 2020 ballot for doing “absolutely nothing wrong.”
Trump's team used a strategy that sought to turn the tables on Democrats who argued that the president was trying to get Ukraine to interfere in the 2020 election by pressuring government officials into investigating potential opponent Joe Biden. White House Counsel Pat Cipollone said Saturday that Democrats have no case for impeachment.
It is Democrats, not Trump, who are doing damage to democracy by trying to undermine the will of American voters, he said. Not only are Democrats asking the Senate to undo the results of the 2016 presidential election but they want all 2020 election ballots with Trump’s name on them torn up, Cipollone charged.
“For all their talk about election interference, they're here to perpetrate the most massive interference in an election in American history,” Cipollone said in his opening remarks to the Senate. “And we can't allow that to happen."
Billed as a teaser for next week's argument, Trump's legal team gave a two-hour preview of their legal argument. All told, they'll have three days and up to 24 hours to launch their defense - the same amount of time as House managers. Arguments resume in Trump's Senate impeachment trial on Monday. Click for more on our top story.
Other developments in Trump's Senate impeachment trial:
- Pompeo blasts 'shameful' NPR reporter, claims she broke agreement
- Trump rates his legal team's performance
- Schiff stands by 'head on a pike' remark in Senate impeachment speech amid GOP furor
Full video of Trump discussing Ukraine ambassador’s ouster released
Fox News has obtained the full video of an April 2018 meeting where President Trump told associates that he wanted then-U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch fired.
"Get rid of her. Get her out tomorrow. I don't care. Get her out tomorrow. Take her out. OK? Do it," Trump is heard saying.
ABC News first reported on the recording, made during a meeting at the Trump International Hotel in Washington that included Lev Parnas and Igor Fruman – former Rudy Giuliani associates who have since been indicted. Parts of the audio were previously aired on ABC News, but Fox News is posting the full video here. Click here for more on the story.
Click here to download the full video. (Ukraine discussion begins near 39-minute mark.)
Canada reports first case of coronavirus as third US case is confirmed; death toll rises to 56
A patient in Southern California is the third person in the U.S. to be diagnosed with the new pneumonia-like coronavirus from China, health officials said late Saturday.
Earlier Saturday, Canada announced its first case of the coronavirus. The developments add to an outbreak that has already claimed the lives of 56 people and sickened at least 1,975 others since it originated in the Chinese city of Wuhan.
Australia and Malaysia also reported their first cases Saturday -- four each -- while Japan added its third. The first signs of the virus to appear in Europe occurred in France, which confirmed three cases Friday, The Associated Press reported.
The U.S. Consulate in Wuhan announced Sunday it will evacuate its personnel and some private citizens aboard a charter flight. Click here for more, including a map showing confirmed cases around the world.
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foxnews--2020-01-26--Hong Kong protesters firebomb proposed quarantine building amid coronavirus outbreak: reports

A group of masked protesters in Hong Kong on Sunday ignited a firebomb inside a newly built residential building the government had planned to use as a quarantine zone for those infected by the recent outbreak of the coronavirus , according to reports .
CALIFORNIA CASE OF CORONAVIRUS IS 3RD CONFIRMED IN US About 200 protesters had gathered in Wah Ming Road leading up to the recently built but vacant Fai Ming Estate located in Hong Kong ’ s Fanling District , South China Morning Post reported .
Several protesters wearing black masks ran into the public housing unit and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the building , Reuters reported .
Clouds of black smoke were then seen coming out of the unit .
Fire alarms went off .
Some windows also had been smashed , according to Reuters .
Videos surfaced online showing protesters in black protective masks fleeing the fiery scene .
“ In the evening , rioters damaged the traffic lights at the junction of Fai Ming Road and Wah Ming Road , and set fire to the lobby of buildings by throwing petrol bombs , ” Hong Kong Police said in a statement @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a grave threat to the safety of people at [ the ] scene .
Police warn all rioters to stop these unlawful acts .
Police will take resolute enforcement actions.
” Firefighters responded to put out the blaze .
The damage appeared to be contained to the building ’ s lobby .
Hundreds of riot police also descended on the area .
At least one person was arrested , Reuters reported .
The Center for Health Protection later announced it suspended the plan to turn the public housing block into a quarantine zone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ HONG KONG 'S LAM SAYS CHINESE MILITARY COULD STEP IN IF UPRISING WORSENS Protesters had created barricades and lined the road leading up to the building with bricks .
They opposed the government 's decision to use the newly built building as a quarantine zone , fearing its location near a school and the city ’ s main residential area posed too great of a risk for infection .
Six people in Hong Kong had been diagnosed with the Wuhan coronavirus as of Sunday .
The Hong Kong government elevated its response to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ series of school closures , flight suspensions , event cancellations and theme park closures -- including shutting down Hong Kong Disneyland .
Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam had signaled in a speech Saturday that the Fai Ming Estate could have been used as either a quarantine zone or a place to house medical staff fighting the outbreak , the South China Post reported .
By Sunday , Lam issued a measure banning all residents of the Chinese Hubei Province , where the outbreak originated , and anyone who visited the province within @ @ @ @ @ @ @ city .
The ban did not apply to Hong Kong residents .
CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP The outbreak , which originated in the Chinese city of Wuhan , has claimed the lives of at least 56 people – most of whom perished in mainland China .
Hong Kong is trying to prevent the coronavirus from spreading from the mainland to the world financial hub , which has already been grappling with months of sometimes violent anti-government , pro-democracy demonstrations .
The novel virus has sickened nearly 2,000 people worldwide @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the new coronavirus is thought initially to have been transmitted from animals to people via the consumption of exotic wildlife .
The third case of coronavirus in the U.S. was confirmed in Southern California on Saturday , according to the Orange County Health Care Agency 's Communicable Disease Control Division .
Canada , Australia and Malaysia also reported their first cases Saturday .
Fox News ' Brie Stimson and The Associated Press contributed to this report .

A group of masked protesters in Hong Kong on Sunday ignited a firebomb inside a newly built residential building the government had planned to use as a quarantine zone for those infected by the recent outbreak of the coronavirus, according to reports.
CALIFORNIA CASE OF CORONAVIRUS IS 3RD CONFIRMED IN US
About 200 protesters had gathered in Wah Ming Road leading up to the recently built but vacant Fai Ming Estate located in Hong Kong’s Fanling District, South China Morning Post reported. Several protesters wearing black masks ran into the public housing unit and ignited a Molotov cocktail before running out of the building, Reuters reported. Clouds of black smoke were then seen coming out of the unit. Fire alarms went off. Some windows also had been smashed, according to Reuters. Videos surfaced online showing protesters in black protective masks fleeing the fiery scene.
“In the evening, rioters damaged the traffic lights at the junction of Fai Ming Road and Wah Ming Road, and set fire to the lobby of buildings by throwing petrol bombs,” Hong Kong Police said in a statement. “These destructive acts have posed a grave threat to the safety of people at [the] scene. Police warn all rioters to stop these unlawful acts. Police will take resolute enforcement actions.”
Firefighters responded to put out the blaze. The damage appeared to be contained to the building’s lobby. Hundreds of riot police also descended on the area. At least one person was arrested, Reuters reported. The Center for Health Protection later announced it suspended the plan to turn the public housing block into a quarantine zone, Hong Kong Free Press reported.
HONG KONG'S LAM SAYS CHINESE MILITARY COULD STEP IN IF UPRISING WORSENS
Protesters had created barricades and lined the road leading up to the building with bricks. They opposed the government's decision to use the newly built building as a quarantine zone, fearing its location near a school and the city’s main residential area posed too great of a risk for infection.
Six people in Hong Kong had been diagnosed with the Wuhan coronavirus as of Sunday. The Hong Kong government elevated its response to "emergency" level, instituting a series of school closures, flight suspensions, event cancellations and theme park closures -- including shutting down Hong Kong Disneyland.
Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam had signaled in a speech Saturday that the Fai Ming Estate could have been used as either a quarantine zone or a place to house medical staff fighting the outbreak, the South China Post reported.
By Sunday, Lam issued a measure banning all residents of the Chinese Hubei Province, where the outbreak originated, and anyone who visited the province within the past 14 days from entering the city. The ban did not apply to Hong Kong residents.
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The outbreak, which originated in the Chinese city of Wuhan, has claimed the lives of at least 56 people – most of whom perished in mainland China. Hong Kong is trying to prevent the coronavirus from spreading from the mainland to the world financial hub, which has already been grappling with months of sometimes violent anti-government, pro-democracy demonstrations.
The novel virus has sickened nearly 2,000 people worldwide. Like the SARS virus in 2002-03, the new coronavirus is thought initially to have been transmitted from animals to people via the consumption of exotic wildlife. The third case of coronavirus in the U.S. was confirmed in Southern California on Saturday, according to the Orange County Health Care Agency's Communicable Disease Control Division. Canada, Australia and Malaysia also reported their first cases Saturday.
Fox News' Brie Stimson and The Associated Press contributed to this report.


foxnews--2020-01-26--Coronavirus outbreak spurs Paris to cancel Lunar New Year parade, impacts celebrations worldwide

A deadly new virus that originated in China and is popping up across the world is spurring some cities to cancel Lunar New Year events in an attempt to limit the risk of infection .
Officials in China announced Sunday that the coronavirus has killed at least 56 people and infected 1,975 , an increase of 688 cases in 24 hours .
China 's health minister , Ma Xiaowei , said the country was entering a “ crucial stage '' as “ it seems like the ability of the virus to spread is getting stronger . ''
Three cases have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ States .
The coronavirus — from a family of viruses that also caused the deadly SARS epidemic in 2002-03 -- has spread amid China 's busiest travel period of the year , when millions crisscross the country or head abroad for the Lunar New Year holiday .
INTERACTIVE CORONAVIRUS HEAT MAP SHOWS SPREAD OF VIRUS AROUND THE GLOBE In France , Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo said Sunday that Paris-based Chinese associations have canceled a Lunar New Year parade due to the epidemic .
“ I have met with the Chinese community in Paris @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and they have decided to cancel the parade that was scheduled for this afternoon at Place de la Republique , ” Hidalgo said on Europe 1 radio .
“ They are really not in a mood to party now . ''
France confirmed three cases of the virus Friday , the first in Europe .
On Saturday , the city of Bordeaux in the southwest part of the country canceled its planned Chinese New Year festivities in order to help contain the virus and as a gesture of support to those affected @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in China canceled Lunar New Year festivities across the mainland and scaled back celebrations in semi-autonomous Hong Kong .
On Saturday , many people stayed home with temples , major tourist sites and movie theaters all shuttered as authorities sought to limit the spread of the virus .
Beijing canceled all temple fairs , a popular tradition in northern China , with performances , games for children and booths selling snacks and New Year's-themed souvenirs , according to The Associated Press .
The Forbidden City in Beijing , Shanghai Disneyland , and a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ destinations that have closed indefinitely .
People in Wuhan , where the outbreak started , and more than a dozen nearby cities are unable to move about easily or leave town after authorities shut down buses , trains and planes and set up roadblocks to contain the virus .
CALIFORNIA CASE OF CORONAVIRUS IS 3RD CONFIRMED IN US In Hong Kong , three new cases of coronavirus were reported , bringing the total to five .
The city has canceled a fireworks show and a four-day carnival that was set to begin Sunday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Crowds of people , many in masks , lined up just before midnight on New Year 's Eve to leave lighted incense sticks and offer prayers at the Wong Tai Sin temple .
“ The atmosphere of Lunar New Year is not as good as last year even if there ’ s no coronavirus , '' May Wen told the AP .
“ Some shops closed down , and people are n't in the mood to go shopping.
” Face mask prices have skyrocketed in Hong Kong in recent days as residents scramble @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , with many places running out of stock , the South China Morning Post reported .
CLICK HERE FOR THE FOX NEWS APP In Taiwan , where there are three confirmed cases of a virus , thousands of wearing face masks turned out Saturday to visit Longshan Temple in Taipei , the capital city .
North Korea has closed its borders to foreigners to prevent the virus from entering the country The third case of coronavirus in the U.S. was confirmed in Southern California on Saturday , according to the Orange County Health @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The patient had recently returned from Wuhan and was in a hospital in good condition by Saturday evening , the agency said in a statement .
Officials did n't provide details about the infected patient , but said there 's no evidence anyone else in Orange County was exposed to the highly contagious virus .
Canada , Australia , and Malaysia also reported their first cases Saturday .
Fox News ' Nick Givas , Brie Stimston , Alexandria Hein , and the Associated Press contributed to this report .

A deadly new virus that originated in China and is popping up across the world is spurring some cities to cancel Lunar New Year events in an attempt to limit the risk of infection.
Officials in China announced Sunday that the coronavirus has killed at least 56 people and infected 1,975, an increase of 688 cases in 24 hours. China's health minister, Ma Xiaowei, said the country was entering a “crucial stage" as “it seems like the ability of the virus to spread is getting stronger."
Three cases have been confirmed so far in the United States.
The coronavirus — from a family of viruses that also caused the deadly SARS epidemic in 2002-03 -- has spread amid China's busiest travel period of the year, when millions crisscross the country or head abroad for the Lunar New Year holiday.
INTERACTIVE CORONAVIRUS HEAT MAP SHOWS SPREAD OF VIRUS AROUND THE GLOBE
In France, Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo said Sunday that Paris-based Chinese associations have canceled a Lunar New Year parade due to the epidemic.
“I have met with the Chinese community in Paris. They are very emotional and concerned, and they have decided to cancel the parade that was scheduled for this afternoon at Place de la Republique,” Hidalgo said on Europe 1 radio. “They are really not in a mood to party now."
France confirmed three cases of the virus Friday, the first in Europe.
On Saturday, the city of Bordeaux in the southwest part of the country canceled its planned Chinese New Year festivities in order to help contain the virus and as a gesture of support to those affected in China, Reuters reported.
Officials in China canceled Lunar New Year festivities across the mainland and scaled back celebrations in semi-autonomous Hong Kong.
On Saturday, many people stayed home with temples, major tourist sites and movie theaters all shuttered as authorities sought to limit the spread of the virus.
Beijing canceled all temple fairs, a popular tradition in northern China, with performances, games for children and booths selling snacks and New Year's-themed souvenirs, according to The Associated Press.
The Forbidden City in Beijing, Shanghai Disneyland, and a major safari park are among the tourist destinations that have closed indefinitely.
People in Wuhan, where the outbreak started, and more than a dozen nearby cities are unable to move about easily or leave town after authorities shut down buses, trains and planes and set up roadblocks to contain the virus.
CALIFORNIA CASE OF CORONAVIRUS IS 3RD CONFIRMED IN US
In Hong Kong, three new cases of coronavirus were reported, bringing the total to five. The city has canceled a fireworks show and a four-day carnival that was set to begin Sunday because of concerns about the virus.
Crowds of people, many in masks, lined up just before midnight on New Year's Eve to leave lighted incense sticks and offer prayers at the Wong Tai Sin temple.
“The atmosphere of Lunar New Year is not as good as last year even if there’s no coronavirus," May Wen told the AP. “Some shops closed down, and people aren't in the mood to go shopping.”
Face mask prices have skyrocketed in Hong Kong in recent days as residents scramble to stock up over fears about coronavirus, with many places running out of stock, the South China Morning Post reported.
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In Taiwan, where there are three confirmed cases of a virus, thousands of wearing face masks turned out Saturday to visit Longshan Temple in Taipei, the capital city. North Korea has closed its borders to foreigners to prevent the virus from entering the country
The third case of coronavirus in the U.S. was confirmed in Southern California on Saturday, according to the Orange County Health Care Agency's Communicable Disease Control Division.
The patient had recently returned from Wuhan and was in a hospital in good condition by Saturday evening, the agency said in a statement.
Officials didn't provide details about the infected patient, but said there's no evidence anyone else in Orange County was exposed to the highly contagious virus.
Canada, Australia, and Malaysia also reported their first cases Saturday.
Fox News' Nick Givas, Brie Stimston, Alexandria Hein, and the Associated Press contributed to this report.


foxnews--2020-03-27--How long will coronavirus last in the US?

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Life in the United States has been completely upended by the coronavirus pandemic , leaving people trapped in their homes and others without jobs as businesses close .
Globally , more than 530,000 had contracted the virus by late March , including more than 85,000 in the U.S .
So when will it all be over ?
When will life get back to normal ?
The short answer is we don ’ t know .
The long answer is more complicated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t end until enough of the population is immune to the disease ( at least 60 percent , experts say ) – either by surviving it and becoming immune , which may or may not happen – or through a yet-to-be-made vaccination .
A high number of cases all at once , though , could overwhelm our hospitals and experts say a vaccine likely won ’ t be ready for more than a year .
In a worst-case scenario , without serious mitigation efforts , hospital beds in the U.S. could be full @ @ @ @ @ @ @ die of the virus – not to mention those who would die of other ailments because they couldn ’ t get medical care – a study from the Imperial College London concluded , according to The Atlantic .
To avoid this bleak scenario , several things must happen .
Firstly , Americans shouldn ’ t expect life to be back to normal by Easter .
Those infected with the virus are often contagious while they ’ re asymptomatic and the incubation period can last up to two weeks .
Since many states only @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ago , cases should be expected to increase over the next couple of weeks and data from any flattening of the curve wo n't be visible for weeks yet .
The country also virtually has no way of getting back to any sense of normalcy over the next few weeks unless the slow-rolled testing is massively increased .
This week , California Gov .
Gavin Newsom said more than 67,000 have been tested in the state , but it ’ s still not close to enough to get a sense of when the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s a chance the virus could become less contagious in the summer like the flu in the Northern Hemisphere , The Atlantic reported .
Of course , the Southern Hemisphere would be entering winter and could see the opposite trend .
Outdoor activities with a small number of people would likely be fine and bars and restaurants might reopen , Andrew Noymer , a public-health professor at the University of California at Irvine , told The Atlantic .
But probably “ no Lollapalooza , no Major League Baseball , no crowded beaches.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ life could return to normal through the summer , but social distancing would have to continue in the fall if the virus acts like the flu , which hits harder when the leaves fall .
It ’ s possible the bulk of social distancing could be over within a month or two if the virus turns out to be “ not be a serious pathogen , suddenly , ” said William Hanage , an epidemiology professor at the Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health , according to the Atlantic , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Right now if everybody complies [ with social distancing ] measures , we 're looking at a two-month window , three months at a minimum , '' Lilian Alessa of the University of Idaho , told Live Science .
In a grim scenario , easing social distancing too soon could kill a large number of people quickly and lead to immunity for the rest who survive the virus , slowing it within a few months .
Hanage speculates , though , that within three to four months experts could learn enough about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not all – normal activities .
“ One of them might be that we actually have substantial immunity already , through mild infections , ” he said , according to The Atlantic .
“ Once the [ current ] wave is dealt with , then some things might relax—a little , ” Hanage said , but remote working , constant handwashing and food delivery would likely continue , The Atlantic reported .
The reality is no one knows how the virus will act in the coming months and with more than a year @ @ @ @ @ @ @ distancing is the best thing Americans can do until health professionals understand it better .

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Life in the United States has been completely upended by the coronavirus pandemic, leaving people trapped in their homes and others without jobs as businesses close.
Globally, more than 530,000 had contracted the virus by late March, including more than 85,000 in the U.S.
So when will it all be over? When will life get back to normal?
The short answer is we don’t know.
The long answer is more complicated.
Specifically, the pandemic won’t end until enough of the population is immune to the disease (at least 60 percent, experts say) – either by surviving it and becoming immune, which may or may not happen – or through a yet-to-be-made vaccination.
A high number of cases all at once, though, could overwhelm our hospitals and experts say a vaccine likely won’t be ready for more than a year.
Will coronavirus-infected people develop immunity?
WORST OUTCOME
In a worst-case scenario, without serious mitigation efforts, hospital beds in the U.S. could be full by April and 2.2 million Americans could die of the virus – not to mention those who would die of other ailments because they couldn’t get medical care – a study from the Imperial College London concluded, according to The Atlantic.
To avoid this bleak scenario, several things must happen. Firstly, Americans shouldn’t expect life to be back to normal by Easter. Those infected with the virus are often contagious while they’re asymptomatic and the incubation period can last up to two weeks. Since many states only instituted stay-at-home orders just over a week ago, cases should be expected to increase over the next couple of weeks and data from any flattening of the curve won't be visible for weeks yet.
The country also virtually has no way of getting back to any sense of normalcy over the next few weeks unless the slow-rolled testing is massively increased. This week, California Gov. Gavin Newsom said more than 67,000 have been tested in the state, but it’s still not close to enough to get a sense of when the infection rate will slow.
BETTER CASE
There’s a chance the virus could become less contagious in the summer like the flu in the Northern Hemisphere, The Atlantic reported. Of course, the Southern Hemisphere would be entering winter and could see the opposite trend.
Outdoor activities with a small number of people would likely be fine and bars and restaurants might reopen, Andrew Noymer, a public-health professor at the University of California at Irvine, told The Atlantic. But probably “no Lollapalooza, no Major League Baseball, no crowded beaches.”
If that’s the case, life could return to normal through the summer, but social distancing would have to continue in the fall if the virus acts like the flu, which hits harder when the leaves fall.
BEST CASE
It’s possible the bulk of social distancing could be over within a month or two if the virus turns out to be “not be a serious pathogen, suddenly,” said William Hanage, an epidemiology professor at the Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health, according to the Atlantic, but experts say this scenario is unlikely.
"Right now if everybody complies [with social distancing] measures, we're looking at a two-month window, three months at a minimum," Lilian Alessa of the University of Idaho, told Live Science.
In a grim scenario, easing social distancing too soon could kill a large number of people quickly and lead to immunity for the rest who survive the virus, slowing it within a few months.
Hanage speculates, though, that within three to four months experts could learn enough about the virus to resume some – but not all – normal activities.
“One of them might be that we actually have substantial immunity already, through mild infections,” he said, according to The Atlantic.
“Once the [current] wave is dealt with, then some things might relax—a little,” Hanage said, but remote working, constant handwashing and food delivery would likely continue, The Atlantic reported.
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The reality is no one knows how the virus will act in the coming months and with more than a year to wait for a vaccine, social distancing is the best thing Americans can do until health professionals understand it better.


foxnews--2020-03-27--American Airlines flight attendant, 65, dies after testing positive for coronavirus

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An American Airlines flight attendant has died after testing positive for the novel coronavirus , the airline has confirmed .
The Philadelphia-based employee was 65 years old , and is reportedly the airline ’ s first employee to die after contracting the virus .
Paul Frishkorn had tested positive for COVID-19 and passed away earlier this week , a spokesperson for the carrier told Fox News .
Frishkorn worked for the airline for 23 years and was a union representative for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ APFA . )
CORONAVIRUS : WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW “ Earlier this week , we lost a respected , longtime member of the American Airlines family who tested positive for COVID-19 .
Paul Frishkorn joined us as a flight attendant in 1997 and was based in Philadelphia , ” the American Airlines spokesperson said .
“ Over the years he built a reputation as a consummate professional who was honored as one of American ’ s Flight Service Champions twice for his excellent service to our customers .
He was also a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his colleagues through his work with the Association of Flight Attendants while at US Airways and later , with the APFA.
” “ Our hearts go out to Paul ’ s loved ones , many of whom work for American .
We are working directly with them to ensure they are cared for during this extraordinarily difficult time , ” the spokesperson continued .
“ He will be missed by the customers he cared for and everyone at American who worked with him.
” FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK FOR MORE FOX LIFESTYLE NEWS @ @ @ @ @ @ @ AFPA identified Frishkorn as the first American employee to lose his life following a COVID-19 diagnosis .
“ Our industry , our airline and all of us have been affected by COVID-19 in different ways .
But until now , we hadn ’ t lost one of our own .
This loss hits home in a very different , personal way from the headlines , ” said the letter signed by Jill Surdek , American Airline 's senior vice president of flight service , as well as Lori L. Bassani , APFA president @ @ @ @ @ @ @ president .
“ We know that today ’ s news brings sadness , uncertainty and possibly fear , '' the notice continued .
`` We might not be able to answer all of the questions you may have in order to protect our colleague ’ s privacy but know that we continue to work with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ( CDC ) , our Corporate Medical Director , Dr. Stan Miller , and local public health authorities to respond to the pandemic.
” On Tuesday , American announced temporary changes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to help stop the potential spread of COVID-19 in the high skies .
The carrier ’ s new safety measures to maximize social distancing between employees and customers include reduced food and beverage offerings , restricted use of middle seats and the temporary closure of most Admirals Club lounges .
As of Friday morning , there were over 85,000 cases of COVID-19 reported in the U.S .
The viral disease has claimed the lives of 1,300 Americans .

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An American Airlines flight attendant has died after testing positive for the novel coronavirus, the airline has confirmed. The Philadelphia-based employee was 65 years old, and is reportedly the airline’s first employee to die after contracting the virus.
Paul Frishkorn had tested positive for COVID-19 and passed away earlier this week, a spokesperson for the carrier told Fox News. Frishkorn worked for the airline for 23 years and was a union representative for the Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA.)
CORONAVIRUS: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
“Earlier this week, we lost a respected, longtime member of the American Airlines family who tested positive for COVID-19. Paul Frishkorn joined us as a flight attendant in 1997 and was based in Philadelphia,” the American Airlines spokesperson said.
“Over the years he built a reputation as a consummate professional who was honored as one of American’s Flight Service Champions twice for his excellent service to our customers. He was also a knowledgeable benefits consultant and servant leader for his colleagues through his work with the Association of Flight Attendants while at US Airways and later, with the APFA.”
“Our hearts go out to Paul’s loved ones, many of whom work for American. We are working directly with them to ensure they are cared for during this extraordinarily difficult time,” the spokesperson continued. “He will be missed by the customers he cared for and everyone at American who worked with him.”
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In a statement published Thursday, the AFPA identified Frishkorn as the first American employee to lose his life following a COVID-19 diagnosis.
“Our industry, our airline and all of us have been affected by COVID-19 in different ways. But until now, we hadn’t lost one of our own. This loss hits home in a very different, personal way from the headlines,” said the letter signed by Jill Surdek, American Airline's senior vice president of flight service, as well as Lori L. Bassani, APFA president and Kim Kaswinkle, Philadelphia APFA base president.
“We know that today’s news brings sadness, uncertainty and possibly fear," the notice continued. "We might not be able to answer all of the questions you may have in order to protect our colleague’s privacy but know that we continue to work with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), our Corporate Medical Director, Dr. Stan Miller, and local public health authorities to respond to the pandemic.”
CLICK HERE FOR FOX NEWS' CONTINUING CORONAVIRUS COVERAGE
On Tuesday, American announced temporary changes to its traditional in-flight practices and policies to help stop the potential spread of COVID-19 in the high skies.
The carrier’s new safety measures to maximize social distancing between employees and customers include reduced food and beverage offerings, restricted use of middle seats and the temporary closure of most Admirals Club lounges.
As of Friday morning, there were over 85,000 cases of COVID-19 reported in the U.S. The viral disease has claimed the lives of 1,300 Americans.


foxnews--2020-06-26--The week in pictures, March 21 - March 27

Here 's a selection of some of the most poignant images in the past seven days , as the coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ world .

A grounds crew worker cuts the infield grass in front of empty seats around the time when the first pitch would have been thrown in the Mariners' Opening Day baseball game in Seattle, March 26, 2020.


foxnews--2020-03-27--Country star John Rich previews new song to be performed at free, streaming concert

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Country music star and Fox Nation host John Rich gave Fox News viewers a preview of the new song that he will be performing during a free concert at his Nashville home on Friday night .
“ Fox Nation Presents a Night with John Rich LIVE !
” will be available for no cost on Fox Nation , Fox News Digital and all Fox News social media platforms .
`` I am going to be playing a setlist of songs , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ some 'Big and Rich ' songs , '' he said on `` Fox and Friends '' on Friday .
The performance is intended for those Americans who are isolating themselves at home and embracing social distancing during the coronavirus outbreak .
`` Then I am going to cap the whole thing off with a brand new song I wrote about two or three days ago , with some friends of mine , including my honky-tonk hero , Larry Gatlin ... called 'Stay Home , ' '' Rich said .
`` Do you have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ us a little preview ? ''
asked `` Fox and Friends '' co-host Steve Doocy . '
I 'm a country singer , I always have a guitar sitting by , '' joked Rich , before launching into the chorus of `` Stay Home '' '' It 's 'Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer ' for the coronavirus , let 's have some fun here for a minute , '' exclaimed Rich .
To see hear more from Rich , watch his show on Fox Nation , `` The Pursuit . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ sits down with fellow Americans , whom he believes to be personifications of the constitutional right to pursue happiness .
JOHN RICH ENCOURAGES EMPLOYERS TO HELP WORKERS AND LEADS BY EXAMPLE '' The whole idea for this show ... is the Constitution does not guarantee us happiness , '' said Rich in a recent episode .
`` It guarantees us the right to pursue happiness .
It 's what we call the American dream .
You know why we call it the American dream ?
Because it is limitless and we all have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has spoken to fellow musicians like Wynonna Judd and Gretchen Wilson , and American heroes like wounded veteran Sgt .
Noah Galloway .
To watch all of `` The Pursuit !
with John Rich '' go to Fox Nation and sign up today .
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Country music star and Fox Nation host John Rich gave Fox News viewers a preview of the new song that he will be performing during a free concert at his Nashville home on Friday night.
“Fox Nation Presents a Night with John Rich LIVE!” will be available for no cost on Fox Nation, Fox News Digital and all Fox News social media platforms.
"I am going to be playing a setlist of songs, some of my favorite old songs, some 'Big and Rich' songs," he said on "Fox and Friends" on Friday.
The performance is intended for those Americans who are isolating themselves at home and embracing social distancing during the coronavirus outbreak.
"Then I am going to cap the whole thing off with a brand new song I wrote about two or three days ago, with some friends of mine, including my honky-tonk hero, Larry Gatlin... called 'Stay Home,'" Rich said.
"Do you have a guitar nearby? Can you give us a little preview?" asked "Fox and Friends" co-host Steve Doocy.
'I'm a country singer, I always have a guitar sitting by," joked Rich, before launching into the chorus of "Stay Home"
"It's 'Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer' for the coronavirus, let's have some fun here for a minute," exclaimed Rich.
To see hear more from Rich, watch his show on Fox Nation, "The Pursuit."
In this Fox Nation series, Rich sits down with fellow Americans, whom he believes to be personifications of the constitutional right to pursue happiness.
JOHN RICH ENCOURAGES EMPLOYERS TO HELP WORKERS AND LEADS BY EXAMPLE
"The whole idea for this show... is the Constitution does not guarantee us happiness," said Rich in a recent episode. "It guarantees us the right to pursue happiness. It's what we call the American dream. You know why we call it the American dream? Because it is limitless and we all have a right to it."
Rich has spoken to fellow musicians like Wynonna Judd and Gretchen Wilson, and American heroes like wounded veteran Sgt. Noah Galloway.
To watch all of "The Pursuit! with John Rich" go to Fox Nation and sign up today.
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Fox Nation programs are viewable on-demand and from your mobile device app, but only for Fox Nation subscribers. Go to Fox Nation to start a free trial and watch the extensive library from Tomi Lahren, Pete Hegseth, Abby Hornacek, Laura Ingraham, Ainsley Earhardt, Greg Gutfeld, Judge Andrew Napolitano and many more of your favorite Fox News personalities.
Fox News' Brian Flood contributed to this report.


foxnews--2020-03-27--What just happened? How the House passed the coronavirus stimulus package by voice vote

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The House of Representatives on Friday steamrolled over delay tactics by one GOP representative to pass the $ 2.2 trillion Senate coronavirus stimulus package , sending it to President Trump 's desk for a signature .
The chamber initially intended to pass the bill by unanimous consent or a voice vote with just a skeleton crew in the actual chamber in order to reduce the risk of House members spreading the coronavirus between themselves .
But it later became clear that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Massie , R-Ky. , would object to an attempt to pass the bill in that fashion and try to force a recorded vote -- which would require a quorum of at least 216 members present and take hours due to social distancing procedures .
He publicly confirmed that he would take that action Friday morning , citing a constitutional provision that requires a majority of members to be present for the House or Senate to officially conduct business .
CORONAVIRUS : WHAT TO KNOW CUOMO EMPHASIZES NEED FOR VENTILATORS AFTER TRUMP DOWNPLAYS NUMBER @ @ @ @ @ @ @ uphold the constitution , and I take that oath seriously .
In a few moments I will request a vote on the CARES Act which means members of Congress will vote on it by pushing 'yes ' or 'no ' or 'present , ' '' he tweeted .
`` The Constitution requires that a quorum of members be present to conduct business in the House ... '' Massie also slammed the bill for what he said is wasteful spending and a lack of transparency .
Massie 's move triggered a mad scramble of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ D.C. to ensure the bill could pass Friday and the vote would not have to be put off until Saturday .
After debate on the bill concluded , Massie made his stand to hold up the legislation .
In the span of just over a minute , the vast majority of House members slapped down the Kentucky Republican 's procedural challenge and approved the Senate 's version of the coronavirus stimulus package to send it to President Trump 's desk .
Here 's how it all went down .
STATE DEPARTMENT TO WAIVE @ @ @ @ @ @ @ TO CORONAVIRUS When House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer , D-Md.
, completed his final remarks on the stimulus package , Speaker Pro Tempore Rep. Anthony G. Brown , D-Md.
, immediately moved the chamber to a voice vote on the passage of the stimulus package .
Brown could n't finish saying `` The ayes have it '' before Massie interrupted him from the floor to request a recorded vote .
`` I came here to make sure our republic does n't die by unanimous consent and empty chamber and request a recorded vote @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to ask members who were in favor of a recorded vote to `` rise , '' meaning stand up .
Normally , most members want a recorded vote on a bill .
That was not the case Friday and nearly all the members remained in their seats .
`` An insufficient number having risen , a recorded vote is refused , '' Brown said after taking a quick glance out into the House chamber , prompting Massie to use his next delay tactic .
Massie argues there is not a quorum in House @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that a quorum is not present and make a point of order that a quorum is not present , '' Massie said , trying to throw another roadblock in front of the $ 2.2 trillion spending bill .
`` The chair will count for a quorum , '' Brown announced , glancing out over the chamber again .
Brown took just a couple seconds to `` count '' whether there was a quorum in the chamber .
He did not need to actually count the members because House Democratic leadership had been keeping @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and announced there was a quorum to the media just an hour before the voice vote .
`` [ W ] e knew GOP Rep. Massie was going to call for a recorded vote , so Mr. Hoyer asked Members to make their way to the Floor and the House Gallery ( to maintain social distancing ) to establish a quorum and defeat Massie ’ s request , '' the aide said .
`` [ W ] hen he suggested there was an absence of the quorum , he was overruled ( because @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in time ) . ''
CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP With a quorum present , Massie had exhausted his parliamentary delay tactics and the bill was officially passed , just one minute and three seconds after floor debate ended .
`` A quorum is present , the motion is adopted , '' Brown announced to a cheering House chamber .
He then adjourned the chamber with an emphatic bang of the speaker 's gavel .

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The House of Representatives on Friday steamrolled over delay tactics by one GOP representative to pass the $2.2 trillion Senate coronavirus stimulus package, sending it to President Trump's desk for a signature.
The chamber initially intended to pass the bill by unanimous consent or a voice vote with just a skeleton crew in the actual chamber in order to reduce the risk of House members spreading the coronavirus between themselves. But it later became clear that at least one legislator, Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., would object to an attempt to pass the bill in that fashion and try to force a recorded vote -- which would require a quorum of at least 216 members present and take hours due to social distancing procedures.
He publicly confirmed that he would take that action Friday morning, citing a constitutional provision that requires a majority of members to be present for the House or Senate to officially conduct business.
CORONAVIRUS: WHAT TO KNOW
CUOMO EMPHASIZES NEED FOR VENTILATORS AFTER TRUMP DOWNPLAYS NUMBER NEEDED
"I swore an oath to uphold the constitution, and I take that oath seriously. In a few moments I will request a vote on the CARES Act which means members of Congress will vote on it by pushing 'yes' or 'no' or 'present,'" he tweeted. "The Constitution requires that a quorum of members be present to conduct business in the House..."
Massie also slammed the bill for what he said is wasteful spending and a lack of transparency.
Massie's move triggered a mad scramble of legislators trying to get back to Washington D.C. to ensure the bill could pass Friday and the vote would not have to be put off until Saturday.
After debate on the bill concluded, Massie made his stand to hold up the legislation. In the span of just over a minute, the vast majority of House members slapped down the Kentucky Republican's procedural challenge and approved the Senate's version of the coronavirus stimulus package to send it to President Trump's desk. Here's how it all went down.
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Voice vote on adoption
When House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, D-Md., completed his final remarks on the stimulus package, Speaker Pro Tempore Rep. Anthony G. Brown, D-Md., immediately moved the chamber to a voice vote on the passage of the stimulus package.
Brown couldn't finish saying "The ayes have it" before Massie interrupted him from the floor to request a recorded vote.
Members refuse recorded vote
"I came here to make sure our republic doesn't die by unanimous consent and empty chamber and request a recorded vote," Massie said, forcing Brown to ask members who were in favor of a recorded vote to "rise," meaning stand up.
Normally, most members want a recorded vote on a bill. That was not the case Friday and nearly all the members remained in their seats.
"An insufficient number having risen, a recorded vote is refused," Brown said after taking a quick glance out into the House chamber, prompting Massie to use his next delay tactic.
CONGRESS OKs $2T STIMULUS IN HISTORIC CORONAVIRUS RESPONSE, AS REP'S OBJECTIONS SIDELINED
Massie argues there is not a quorum in House chamber
"I object on the basis that a quorum is not present and make a point of order that a quorum is not present," Massie said, trying to throw another roadblock in front of the $2.2 trillion spending bill.
"The chair will count for a quorum," Brown announced, glancing out over the chamber again.
Bill passed
Brown took just a couple seconds to "count" whether there was a quorum in the chamber. He did not need to actually count the members because House Democratic leadership had been keeping track of how many members were present and announced there was a quorum to the media just an hour before the voice vote.
A Hoyer aide clarified exactly what happened.
"[W]e knew GOP Rep. Massie was going to call for a recorded vote, so Mr. Hoyer asked Members to make their way to the Floor and the House Gallery (to maintain social distancing) to establish a quorum and defeat Massie’s request," the aide said. "[W]hen he suggested there was an absence of the quorum, he was overruled (because there was a quorum at that point in time)."
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With a quorum present, Massie had exhausted his parliamentary delay tactics and the bill was officially passed, just one minute and three seconds after floor debate ended.
"A quorum is present, the motion is adopted," Brown announced to a cheering House chamber. He then adjourned the chamber with an emphatic bang of the speaker's gavel.
Fox News' Chad Pergram contributed to this report.


foxnews--2020-03-27--Governors suspicious of relaxing coronavirus restrictions as Trump floats reopening economy

Many of the governors who have played leading roles in managing the U.S. response to coronavirus are suspicious of the prospect of reopening their economies in the near future even as the Trump administration circulated a memo Thursday that signaled it could soon begin pushing for rolled back social distancing measures .
On a conference call with governors Thursday , Trump stressed the need to reopen businesses and to recognize regional differences in the virus ’ impact .
“ We all have to get smart , ” Trump said on the call , audio of which was obtained by The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ open up our country , I 'm sorry.
” TRUMP DOWNPLAYS WORST-CASE CORONAVIRUS SCENARIOS : ' I DO N'T BELIEVE YOU NEED 40,000 OR 30,000 VENTILATORS' Those comments were followed by the release of a memo by the White House teasing possible new guidelines from the federal government on which localities should be implementing strict social distancing efforts and which should ease restrictions on their citizens .
The memo said the administration was `` working to publish new guidelines for State and local policymakers to use in making decisions about maintaining , increasing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mitigation measures they have put in place . ''
`` This will incorporate robust surveillance testing , which allows us to monitor the spread of the virus throughout the country , ” Trump explained .
“ Under these data-driven criteria , we will suggest guidelines categorizing counties as high risk , medium risk , or low risk . ''
Mississippi Republican Gov .
Tate Reeves thanked Trump on the Thursday phone call with governors for recognizing that the virus has affected states differently and `` one size does not fit all . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Reeves said .
But many other governors , who have ordered schools and businesses closed , implemented `` stay-at-home '' orders and more , harbored doubts about not just the prospect of reopening the U.S. economy county by county but also about Trump 's idea that the U.S. could see a relaxation of its social distancing procedures by Easter , a comment he made on a Fox News virtual town hall Tuesday .
Maryland Republican Gov .
Larry Hogan , who has undertaken aggressive social distancing measures , said that his state @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , '' away from the peak of the coronavirus crisis .
`` I 'm not sure ... putting an artificial deadline of saying we 're going to get everything open by Easter is unrealistic from all the experts and the scientists that we 're talking to , '' Hogan said in an interview with ABC News .
`` This idea of somehow without any real data picking high risk versus low risk -- I do n't think that 's really realistic . ''
Hogan said that if Trump started calling on states to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that he would n't take any action without looking at the information himself .
`` Just messaging , telling people everything 's okay when it 's not , is not gon na be helpful , '' Hogan said of Trump 's public statements .
`` Certainly we 're not gon na make decisions to send people out if it 's not safe . ''
CUOMO EMPHASIZES NEED FOR VENTILATORS AFTER TRUMP DOWNPLAYS NUMBER NEEDED Other governors tended to agree with Hogan .
`` We are not basing this on hopes or emotions or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sisolak , a Democrat , said Thursday , according to the Las Vegas Sun .
“ It will strictly be based on medical decisions , medical guidance and statistics . ''
Kentucky Gov .
Andy Beshear , also a Democrat , expressed a similar sentiment earlier this week in response to Trump 's Easter comment .
`` We 've got to be ready to do what it takes to defeat the coronavirus on the very first try , '' he said according to the Louisville Courier-Journal .
`` We are now just seeing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ suggest that there is a short duration that we could almost promise people , is not something that we should be doing . ''
Several other Democratic governors -- including Gavin Newsom of California , Phil Murphy of New Jersey , Ned Lamont of Connecticut -- panned Trump 's Easter comment this week .
Meanwhile , a spokesman for Pete Ricketts , the Republican governor of Nebraska , told Fox News Friday that the governor appreciated the Trump administration 's emphasis on flexibility for states as they fight the coronavirus .
`` Nebraska @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with world-renowned public health professionals that we have implemented , '' said Ricketts ' spokesman Taylor Gage .
`` These limitations also follow federal guidelines outlined by President Trump and the CDC , which give states the flexibility each of us need to wage war against the virus . ''
Gage continued : `` We have received the letter , and are pleased that the President will continue to give states the flexibility we need to slow the spread of the virus .
We expect additional guidance from the federal government shortly , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ forward . ''
The White House 's `` 15 Days to Slow the Spread '' guidelines are set to expire on Monday , and the Trump administration has been considering to what extent , if at all , it plans to roll back its social distancing recommendations .
CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP Trump continued his push to reopen the economy soon in an interview on `` Hannity '' Thursday night .
`` The end result is , we 've got to get back to work , '' Trump told @ @ @ @ @ @ @ think we can start by opening up certain parts of the country ... certain parts of the Midwest , other places '' where the outbreak has been less acute .
The president also ruled out canceling the Republican National Convention , which is scheduled for August in Charlotte , N.C. Fox News ' Brooke Singman , Charles Creitz , Samuel Chamberlain and the Associated Press contributed to this report .

Many of the governors who have played leading roles in managing the U.S. response to coronavirus are suspicious of the prospect of reopening their economies in the near future even as the Trump administration circulated a memo Thursday that signaled it could soon begin pushing for rolled back social distancing measures.
On a conference call with governors Thursday, Trump stressed the need to reopen businesses and to recognize regional differences in the virus’ impact.
“We all have to get smart,” Trump said on the call, audio of which was obtained by The Associated Press. “We have to open up our country, I'm sorry.”
TRUMP DOWNPLAYS WORST-CASE CORONAVIRUS SCENARIOS: 'I DON'T BELIEVE YOU NEED 40,000 OR 30,000 VENTILATORS'
Those comments were followed by the release of a memo by the White House teasing possible new guidelines from the federal government on which localities should be implementing strict social distancing efforts and which should ease restrictions on their citizens.
The memo said the administration was "working to publish new guidelines for State and local policymakers to use in making decisions about maintaining, increasing, or relaxing social distancing and other mitigation measures they have put in place."
"This will incorporate robust surveillance testing, which allows us to monitor the spread of the virus throughout the country,” Trump explained. “Under these data-driven criteria, we will suggest guidelines categorizing counties as high risk, medium risk, or low risk."
BIDEN CAMPAIGN ADAMANTLY DENIES ALLEGATION OF SEXUAL ASSAULT
Mississippi Republican Gov. Tate Reeves thanked Trump on the Thursday phone call with governors for recognizing that the virus has affected states differently and "one size does not fit all."
"I appreciate you realizing that," Reeves said.
But many other governors, who have ordered schools and businesses closed, implemented "stay-at-home" orders and more, harbored doubts about not just the prospect of reopening the U.S. economy county by county but also about Trump's idea that the U.S. could see a relaxation of its social distancing procedures by Easter, a comment he made on a Fox News virtual town hall Tuesday.
Maryland Republican Gov. Larry Hogan, who has undertaken aggressive social distancing measures, said that his state is "weeks, if not months," away from the peak of the coronavirus crisis.
"I'm not sure ... putting an artificial deadline of saying we're going to get everything open by Easter is unrealistic from all the experts and the scientists that we're talking to," Hogan said in an interview with ABC News. "This idea of somehow without any real data picking high risk versus low risk -- I don't think that's really realistic."
Hogan said that if Trump started calling on states to open up businesses and restart their economies that he wouldn't take any action without looking at the information himself.
"Just messaging, telling people everything's okay when it's not, is not gonna be helpful," Hogan said of Trump's public statements. "Certainly we're not gonna make decisions to send people out if it's not safe."
CUOMO EMPHASIZES NEED FOR VENTILATORS AFTER TRUMP DOWNPLAYS NUMBER NEEDED
Other governors tended to agree with Hogan.
"We are not basing this on hopes or emotions or politics,” Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak, a Democrat, said Thursday, according to the Las Vegas Sun. “It will strictly be based on medical decisions, medical guidance and statistics."
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, also a Democrat, expressed a similar sentiment earlier this week in response to Trump's Easter comment.
"We've got to be ready to do what it takes to defeat the coronavirus on the very first try," he said according to the Louisville Courier-Journal. "We are now just seeing the escalation of this virus and to suggest that there is a short duration that we could almost promise people, is not something that we should be doing."
Several other Democratic governors -- including Gavin Newsom of California, Phil Murphy of New Jersey, Ned Lamont of Connecticut -- panned Trump's Easter comment this week.
Meanwhile, a spokesman for Pete Ricketts, the Republican governor of Nebraska, told Fox News Friday that the governor appreciated the Trump administration's emphasis on flexibility for states as they fight the coronavirus.
"Nebraska has developed social distancing limitations in consultation with world-renowned public health professionals that we have implemented," said Ricketts' spokesman Taylor Gage. "These limitations also follow federal guidelines outlined by President Trump and the CDC, which give states the flexibility each of us need to wage war against the virus."
Gage continued: "We have received the letter, and are pleased that the President will continue to give states the flexibility we need to slow the spread of the virus. We expect additional guidance from the federal government shortly, and will consider it as we move forward."
The White House's "15 Days to Slow the Spread" guidelines are set to expire on Monday, and the Trump administration has been considering to what extent, if at all, it plans to roll back its social distancing recommendations.
CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP
Trump continued his push to reopen the economy soon in an interview on "Hannity" Thursday night.
"The end result is, we've got to get back to work," Trump told host Sean Hannity. "And I think we can start by opening up certain parts of the country ... certain parts of the Midwest, other places" where the outbreak has been less acute.
The president also ruled out canceling the Republican National Convention, which is scheduled for August in Charlotte, N.C.
Fox News' Brooke Singman, Charles Creitz, Samuel Chamberlain and the Associated Press contributed to this report.


foxnews--2020-03-27--'Jeopardy!' host Alex Trebek recites Lizzo's 'Truth Hurts' during game, delighting at-home viewers

“ Jeopardy !
” host Alex Trebek gave fans a thrill during a recent episode when he recited the lyrics to Lizzo ’ s smash hit song “ Truth Hurts ” as part of a clue during the game .
The acclaimed game show host was forced to read part of the song as a prompt to get one of the contestants to venture the answer “ who is Lizzo ?
” during regular play .
Being a consummate professional , Trebek read the lyrics in their entirety , even the parts that are n't necessarily words , before poking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ New man on the Minnesota Vikings , truth hurts , needed something more exciting , bom bom bi dom bi dum bum bay , ” Trebek read as a $ 1,000 clue , much to the delight of viewers .
'JEOPARDY ! '
CLUE ON CHURCH OF THE NATIVITY SPARKS CONTROVERSY After one of the contestants correctly guessed the answer , Trebek took a lighthearted jab at himself .
“ Yup -- and I did it exactly like she does , did n't I ?
” he quipped sarcastically .
Although Trebek seemed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on social media were instantly delighted by the charming on-air moment .
`` If anybody needs some positivity , here ’ s Alex Trebek reciting @ lizzo lyrics on # jeopardy , '' one user wrote .
`` .
@ lizzo is SHAKING 😂 thanks for this # Jeopardy laugh , Alex , '' another user wrote .
`` Watching Alex Trebek imitate @ lizzo on @ Jeopardy tonight may be the best thing you will see all day 😂 , '' a third person said .
Last week , Jeopardy revealed that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus pandemic .
However , it noted that it pre-taped many shows and continues to run new ones that were filmed before people started practicing social distancing .
CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP “ A friendly reminder that the current episodes were taped months in advance , so any interactions between the contestants , Alex , or the studio audience were considered safe at that time .
We hope you are safe and well during this time , and thank you for watching !
” a tweet from the show @ @ @ @ @

“Jeopardy!” host Alex Trebek gave fans a thrill during a recent episode when he recited the lyrics to Lizzo’s smash hit song “Truth Hurts” as part of a clue during the game.
The acclaimed game show host was forced to read part of the song as a prompt to get one of the contestants to venture the answer “who is Lizzo?” during regular play. Being a consummate professional, Trebek read the lyrics in their entirety, even the parts that aren't necessarily words, before poking fun at himself.
"Her: New man on the Minnesota Vikings, truth hurts, needed something more exciting, bom bom bi dom bi dum bum bay,” Trebek read as a $1,000 clue, much to the delight of viewers.
'JEOPARDY!' CLUE ON CHURCH OF THE NATIVITY SPARKS CONTROVERSY
After one of the contestants correctly guessed the answer, Trebek took a lighthearted jab at himself.
“Yup -- and I did it exactly like she does, didn't I?” he quipped sarcastically.
Although Trebek seemed less-than-pleased with his rapping skills, people on social media were instantly delighted by the charming on-air moment.
"If anybody needs some positivity, here’s Alex Trebek reciting @lizzo lyrics on #jeopardy," one user wrote.
".@lizzo is SHAKING 😂 thanks for this #Jeopardy laugh, Alex," another user wrote.
"Watching Alex Trebek imitate @lizzo on @Jeopardy tonight may be the best thing you will see all day 😂," a third person said.
"I hope @lizzo watches #Jeopardy," someone else added.
Last week, Jeopardy revealed that it had halted production amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. However, it noted that it pre-taped many shows and continues to run new ones that were filmed before people started practicing social distancing.
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“A friendly reminder that the current episodes were taped months in advance, so any interactions between the contestants, Alex, or the studio audience were considered safe at that time. We hope you are safe and well during this time, and thank you for watching!” a tweet from the show posted March 20 reads.


foxnews--2020-03-27--Oprah Winfrey says she’s 'playing it as safe as I possibly can' amid coronavirus outbreak

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Oprah Winfrey is playing it safe amid the coronavirus outbreak .
Winfrey told The Associated Press on Friday that she has been quarantining and practicing social distancing at her home -- even if that means longtime partner Stedman Graham has to stay in the guest house .
However , she is n't self-isolating alone .
She revealed that some of her students from her school in South Africa are staying with her in Los Angeles .
IDRIS ELBA 'S WIFE SABRINA @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ISOLATE WITH HER HUSBAND “ I have now-grown girls from South Africa here [ but ] Stedman ’ s on lockdown at the guest house .
He ’ s still there , asking : ‘ When can I come ?
When can I come to the main house ?
’ He ’ s still got , hmm , till Monday , ” the 66-year-old entertainment mogul told the outlet .
Earlier this week , Winfrey posted a video of her talking to Graham as he poked his head outside of the guest house @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the guest house because he had been recently flying and they ’ re trying to be safe .
“ I ’ m getting ready to take him some food down there now for lunch .
But I ’ m playing it as safe as I possibly can .
Nobody goes out and nobody comes in , ” she said .
For most people , the new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms , such as fever and cough that clear up in two to three weeks .
For some , especially older @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , it can cause more severe illness , including pneumonia and death .
CORONAVIRUS : WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Winfrey has been busy working despite being stuck at home .
She interviewed actor Idris Elba , who tested positive for the coronavirus , through FaceTime for an episode of `` Oprah Talks : COVID-19 '' on Apple TV .
When asked about how she ’ s continuing to do work from her home , she said : “ What did we do before Zoom is what I ’ d like to know @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Zoom ?
I don ’ t even know.
” CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP She also said she ’ s enjoying the downtime : “ Don ’ t be hating because I ’ m having a really good time .
I ’ m really OK in retreat from everyone .
I ’ m really OK with it.
” The Associated Press contributed to this report .

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Oprah Winfrey is playing it safe amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Winfrey told The Associated Press on Friday that she has been quarantining and practicing social distancing at her home -- even if that means longtime partner Stedman Graham has to stay in the guest house. However, she isn't self-isolating alone.
She revealed that some of her students from her school in South Africa are staying with her in Los Angeles.
IDRIS ELBA'S WIFE SABRINA DHOWRE REVEALS CORONAVIRUS DIAGNOSIS AFTER DECISION TO ISOLATE WITH HER HUSBAND
“I have now-grown girls from South Africa here [but] Stedman’s on lockdown at the guest house. He’s still there, asking: ‘When can I come? When can I come to the main house?’ He’s still got, hmm, till Monday,” the 66-year-old entertainment mogul told the outlet.
Earlier this week, Winfrey posted a video of her talking to Graham as he poked his head outside of the guest house window.
She said he must stay in the guest house because he had been recently flying and they’re trying to be safe.
“I’m getting ready to take him some food down there now for lunch. But I’m playing it as safe as I possibly can. Nobody goes out and nobody comes in,” she said.
For most people, the new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever and cough that clear up in two to three weeks. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness, including pneumonia and death.
CORONAVIRUS: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Winfrey has been busy working despite being stuck at home. She interviewed actor Idris Elba, who tested positive for the coronavirus, through FaceTime for an episode of "Oprah Talks: COVID-19" on Apple TV.
When asked about how she’s continuing to do work from her home, she said: “What did we do before Zoom is what I’d like to know? How could we do it without Zoom? I don’t even know.”
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She also said she’s enjoying the downtime: “Don’t be hating because I’m having a really good time. I’m really OK in retreat from everyone. I’m really OK with it.”
The Associated Press contributed to this report.


foxnews--2020-03-25--John Rich to perform live concert from his home on Fox Nation

Fox Nation will present a special concert with country music star John Rich from his Nashville home on Friday at 8 p.m .
ET to provide some live entertainment to Americans stuck at home amid the coronavirus pandemic .
“ Fox Nation Presents a Night with John Rich LIVE !
” will stream on Fox Nation , FoxNews.com and all Fox News social media platforms .
Rich will sing many of his own hits , cover songs from other artists and take questions from Americans via social media .
Fox Nation , a digital subscription service that features many Fox @ @ @ @ @ @ @ concert in front of the paywall so it can be enjoyed by everyone .
CORONAVIRUS : WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Rich previously said he will continue to pay employees of his Nashville bar despite it being closed as a result of the coronavirus pandemic .
“ No matter what , we ’ re going to make sure those folks are taken care of , ” Rich said recently on “ Fox & Friends.
” Music fans who are sheltered at home during the coronavirus pandemic will have another special benefit concert to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ JOHN TO HOST ‘ FOX PRESENTS THE IHEART LIVING ROOM CONCERT FOR AMERICA ’ TO BENEFIT CORONAVIRUS CHARITIES “ FOX Presents the iHeart Living Room Concert for America ” was also announced on Wednesday as Fox Corporation and iHeartMedia teamed up to provide entertainment and support for Americans during the crisis Elton John will host the televised event on Sunday at 9 p.m .
ET .
It will air on all FOX linear and digital platforms along with iHeartMedia radio stations nationwide .
The commercial-free broadcast will feature performances by Alicia Keys , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Joe Armstrong , Mariah Carey , Tim McGraw and others , all playing from their homes on their personal cell phones , cameras and audio equipment , to ensure the health and safety of all involved as Americans adapt to social distancing .
CLICK HERE FOR THE FOX NEWS APP The special event will support Americans who have been resilient as the nation attempts to fight the spread of the COVID-19 virus .
Viewers will be encouraged to support two of the many charitable organizations helping victims and first responders during the pandemic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s Foundation .
Last week , Fox Corporation announced it would provide everyone in America unlimited free access to Fox News Channel and FOX television stations during the coronavirus pandemic .
Fox Nation programs are viewable on-demand and from your mobile device app , but only for Fox Nation subscribers .
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Fox Nation will present a special concert with country music star John Rich from his Nashville home on Friday at 8 p.m. ET to provide some live entertainment to Americans stuck at home amid the coronavirus pandemic.
“Fox Nation Presents a Night with John Rich LIVE!” will stream on Fox Nation, FoxNews.com and all Fox News social media platforms. Rich will sing many of his own hits, cover songs from other artists and take questions from Americans via social media.
Fox Nation, a digital subscription service that features many Fox News stars, will put Rich's concert in front of the paywall so it can be enjoyed by everyone.
CORONAVIRUS: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Rich previously said he will continue to pay employees of his Nashville bar despite it being closed as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
“No matter what, we’re going to make sure those folks are taken care of,” Rich said recently on “Fox & Friends.”
Music fans who are sheltered at home during the coronavirus pandemic will have another special benefit concert to enjoy in addition to Rich.
ELTON JOHN TO HOST ‘FOX PRESENTS THE IHEART LIVING ROOM CONCERT FOR AMERICA’ TO BENEFIT CORONAVIRUS CHARITIES
“FOX Presents the iHeart Living Room Concert for America” was also announced on Wednesday as Fox Corporation and iHeartMedia teamed up to provide entertainment and support for Americans during the crisis
Elton John will host the televised event on Sunday at 9 p.m. ET. It will air on all FOX linear and digital platforms along with iHeartMedia radio stations nationwide.
The commercial-free broadcast will feature performances by Alicia Keys, Backstreet Boys, Billie Eilish, Billie Joe Armstrong, Mariah Carey, Tim McGraw and others, all playing from their homes on their personal cell phones, cameras and audio equipment, to ensure the health and safety of all involved as Americans adapt to social distancing.
CLICK HERE FOR THE FOX NEWS APP
The special event will support Americans who have been resilient as the nation attempts to fight the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Viewers will be encouraged to support two of the many charitable organizations helping victims and first responders during the pandemic: Feeding America and First Responders Children’s Foundation.
Last week, Fox Corporation announced it would provide everyone in America unlimited free access to Fox News Channel and FOX television stations during the coronavirus pandemic.
Fox Nation programs are viewable on-demand and from your mobile device app, but only for Fox Nation subscribers. Go to Fox Nation to start a free trial and watch the extensive library from Tomi Lahren, Pete Hegseth, Abby Hornacek, Laura Ingraham, Ainsley Earhardt, Greg Gutfeld, Judge Andrew Napolitano and many more of your favorite Fox News personalities.


foxnews--2020-03-03--Apple supplier Foxconn expects coronavirus-hit labor shortage in China to ease

Foxconn Technology Group , which assembles iPhones for Apple Inc. , expects production levels at its plants in mainland China to return to normal seasonal level this month if the coronavirus epidemic doesn ’ t worsen , the company ’ s chairman said Tuesday .
Like many manufacturers in China , Foxconn extended the Lunar New Year holiday that began in January as the coronavirus outbreak worsened .
The company resumed production in recent weeks , but its biggest challenge has been a shortage of workers , said Chairman Young-Way Liu .
To curb the spread of infections , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at least half a billion residents in more than 100 cities through lockdowns and travel restrictions .
Apple declined to comment .
During an interview with Fox Business Network last week , Chief Executive Tim Cook said Apple had reopened factories and was ramping up production .
In February , Apple became the first major U.S. company to say it wouldn ’ t meet its revenue projections for the current quarter due to the epidemic , which it said had limited production of iPhones—its biggest-selling product—for world-wide sales and weighed on demand for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s production in China has reached 50 % of its seasonally required capacity , Mr. Liu said in a call with investors , adding that logistics conditions have improved recently .
Foxconn ’ s required production capacity varies by season as demand for many electronic products like the iPhone peaks around the winter holiday season .
The recent crippling of factories in China due to the epidemic has again cast a spotlight on Apple ’ s heavy reliance on China , where it assembles most of its products , raising questions among analysts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ its production sites .
Over the last two years , Apple has also faced the fallout from the trade war between the U.S. and China that included tariffs on certain made-in-China goods .
Mr. Liu said the U.S.-China trade war has already pushed Taiwan-based Foxconn to look beyond China in the long run .
He also said the likelihood of Foxconn shifting production out of China is higher if President Trump is re-elected .
Foxconn is eyeing Southeast Asia as a destination of future expansions , Mr. Liu said .
It has been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has plants in Mexico , Brazil and other countries .
In China , more than 80,000 people have been confirmed infected with the coronavirus and more than 2,900 people have died .
Foxconn , formally known as Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. , says it is the biggest private-sector employer in the country .
To bring back workers to its plants , including major iPhone assembling sites in Zhengzhou and Shenzhen , Foxconn has been offering cash bonuses of more than $ 750 for those coming to work there .
Many local governments @ @ @ @ @ @ @ workers to ensure they can go back to work at factories .
In February , Foxconn brought on a famous Chinese epidemiologist , Dr. Zhong Nanshan , to instruct it on how to resume work at its plants .
Dr. Zhong , a leading adviser for Chinese National Health Commission ’ s task force on the coronavirus outbreak , rarely offers such service to companies .
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foxnews--2020-03-26--NYC’s Elmhurst Hospital at coronavirus breaking point as 13 patients die in 24-hour span

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New York ’ s Elmhurst Hospital is at a breaking point amid the coronavirus crisis — with 13 patients dying there in a 24-hour span , officials said Wednesday .
The number of deaths recorded at the Queens facility between Tuesday and Wednesday was “ consistent with the amount of ICU patients being treated there , ” a spokesman for the city public hospital systems said in a statement .
NEW YORK MAYOR BILL DE BLASIO WARNS HALF OF ALL NEW @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the center of this crisis , ” said Christopher Miller .
“ It ’ s the number one priority of our public hospital system right now.
” “ Staff are doing everything in our power to save every person who contracts COVID-19 , ” Miller said .
“ But unfortunately this virus continues to take an especially terrible toll on the elderly and people with preexisting conditions.
” Officials say the 545-bed hospital is overrun and in desperate need of supplies .
It ’ s currently operating at more than 125-percent capacity @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rate , a source told Patch , which first reported that the hospital was overwhelmed .
CORONAVIRUS DEATHS IN THE US TOP 1,000 “ It ’ s like working at a field hospital in the middle of a war zone , ” one ER nurse told The Post .
“ New patients are lined up the doors and there aren ’ t enough beds to hold them .
Equipment is running out faster than we can restock it .
I ’ ve never seen anything like it.
” According to The New York @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the emergency room while waiting for a bed .
Earlier this week , scores of people were seen lined up outside the hospital just to get tested for the coronavirus .
Those lines are “ just an indication of the overflow and the lack of capacity , ” City Councilman Francisco Moya , D-Queens , told The Post .
“ They ’ re inundated , ” said Moya , who was born at the hospital , used to work there in development and represents the district its located in .
In the last @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from other hospitals , as well as a number of ventilators , said Moya .
On Monday , the councilman and Jonathan Krane , the co-founder of the upcoming soccer team Queensboro FC , delivered 1,000 face masks to the hospital .
But the facility will need a lot more help to sustain itself amid a surge in coronavirus patients .
Queens has been hard-hit by the pandemic and accounts for about a third of Big Apple cases , 6,420 as of Wednesday , according to city data .
About 30 percent of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 5,066 as of Wednesday , according to data from the City Department of Health .
Elmhurst staffers on the front lines are “ doing a tremendous job with limited resources they have , ” Moya said — but the hospital is “ at a critical stage.
” “ They ’ re not going to be able to sustain , ” Moya said .
“ The relief has to be there for the doctors and nurses .
And quickly.
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New York’s Elmhurst Hospital is at a breaking point amid the coronavirus crisis — with 13 patients dying there in a 24-hour span, officials said Wednesday.
The number of deaths recorded at the Queens facility between Tuesday and Wednesday was “consistent with the amount of ICU patients being treated there,” a spokesman for the city public hospital systems said in a statement.
“Elmhurst is at the center of this crisis,” said Christopher Miller. “It’s the number one priority of our public hospital system right now.”
“Staff are doing everything in our power to save every person who contracts COVID-19,” Miller said.
“But unfortunately this virus continues to take an especially terrible toll on the elderly and people with pre-existing conditions.”
Officials say the 545-bed hospital is overrun and in desperate need of supplies.
It’s currently operating at more than 125 percent capacity, compared to its typical 80 percent capacity rate, a source told Patch, which first reported that the hospital was overwhelmed.
“It’s like working at a field hospital in the middle of a war zone,” one ER nurse told The Post.
“New patients are lined up the doors and there aren’t enough beds to hold them. Equipment is running out faster than we can restock it. I’ve never seen anything like it.”
According to the New York Times, some people have died inside the emergency room while waiting for a bed.
“It’s apocalyptic,” Dr. Ashley Bray told the paper.
Earlier this week, scores of people were seen lined up outside the hospital just to get tested for the coronavirus.
Those lines are “just an indication of the overflow and the lack of capacity,” City Councilman Francisco Moya (D-Queens) told The Post.
“They’re inundated,” said Moya, who was born at the hospital, used to work there in development and represents the district it’s located in.
In the last 24 hours, Elmhurst added 25 staffers from other hospitals, as well as a number of ventilators, said Moya. On Monday, the councilman and Jonathan Krane, co-founder of the upcoming soccer team Queensboro FC, delivered 1,000 face masks to the hospital.
But the facility will need a lot more help to sustain itself amid a surge in coronavirus patients.
Queens has been hard hit by the pandemic and accounts for about a third of Big Apple cases, 6,420 as of Wednesday, according to city data.
Elmhurst staffers on the front lines are “doing a tremendous job with limited resources they have,” Moya said — but the hospital is “at a critical stage.”
“They’re not going to be able to sustain,” Moya said. “The relief has to be there for the doctors and nurses. And quickly.”


foxnews--2020-03-26--Dyson builds ventilators for coronavirus patients

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Dyson , famous for its high-end vacuum cleaners and other domestic appliances , is applying its expertise to build ventilators for coronavirus patients .
The company , which was founded by billionaire inventor Sir James Dyson , will build 15,000 ventilators , according to a Fast Company report .
The U.K. ’ s government has ordered 10,000 ventilators from Dyson to grapple with the COVID-19 crisis .
As of Thursday morning , the U.K. had more than 9,000 coronavirus cases , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , according to the BBC .
CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC PROMPTS NEW YORK ASSEMBLYMAN TO ASK ELON MUSK TO MAKE VENTILATORS IN STATE James Dyson told staff in an email that a team of engineers had been working on a design for 10 days since receiving a request for help from Prime Minister Boris Johnson .
Dyson says the device draws on technology used in the company 's air purifier ranges and is powered by a digital motor .
The device was created in partnership with Cambridge-based science engineering firm TTP and still must face @ @ @ @ @ @ @ TTP describes itself as working “ at the intersection of science , engineering and business to invent and develop breakthrough products and technologies.
” Britain wants to increase the availability of ventilators from 8,000 to 30,000 .
Fox News has reached out to Dyson with a request for comment on this story .
AMAZON CEO JEFF BEZOS , 'WHOLLY FOCUSED ' ON CORONAVIRUS , PREDICTS 'THINGS ARE GOING TO GET WORSE' Last year , Dyson canceled its project to build an electric car , which it deemed was not “ commercially viable.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Musk tweeted this week that his company is “ making good progress ” building ventilators .
Tesla is working in partnership with medical device company Medtronic .
“ We will do whatever is needed to help in these difficult times , ” he tweeted .
CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP As of Thursday morning , at least 470,000 coronavirus cases have been diagnosed worldwide , more than 69,000 of which are in the U.S .
The disease has accounted for at least 21,000 deaths around the world , including more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ News ’ Chris Ciaccia , Gary Gastelu and the Associated Press contributed to this article .
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Dyson, famous for its high-end vacuum cleaners and other domestic appliances, is applying its expertise to build ventilators for coronavirus patients.
The company, which was founded by billionaire inventor Sir James Dyson, will build 15,000 ventilators, according to a Fast Company report. The U.K.’s government has ordered 10,000 ventilators from Dyson to grapple with the COVID-19 crisis.
As of Thursday morning, the U.K. had more than 9,000 coronavirus cases, and 463 have died from the infection, according to the BBC.
CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC PROMPTS NEW YORK ASSEMBLYMAN TO ASK ELON MUSK TO MAKE VENTILATORS IN STATE
James Dyson told staff in an email that a team of engineers had been working on a design for 10 days since receiving a request for help from Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
Dyson says the device draws on technology used in the company's air purifier ranges and is powered by a digital motor.
The device was created in partnership with Cambridge-based science engineering firm TTP and still must face regulatory approval.
AS CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC WORSENS, ELON MUSK MAKES GOOD ON VENTILATOR PROMISE
On its website, TTP describes itself as working “at the intersection of science, engineering and business to invent and develop breakthrough products and technologies.”
Britain wants to increase the availability of ventilators from 8,000 to 30,000.
Fox News has reached out to Dyson with a request for comment on this story.
AMAZON CEO JEFF BEZOS, 'WHOLLY FOCUSED' ON CORONAVIRUS, PREDICTS 'THINGS ARE GOING TO GET WORSE'
Last year, Dyson canceled its project to build an electric car, which it deemed was not “commercially viable.”
In the U.S., Tesla CEO Elon Musk tweeted this week that his company is “making good progress” building ventilators. Tesla is working in partnership with medical device company Medtronic. “We will do whatever is needed to help in these difficult times,” he tweeted.
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As of Thursday morning, at least 470,000 coronavirus cases have been diagnosed worldwide, more than 69,000 of which are in the U.S. The disease has accounted for at least 21,000 deaths around the world, including more than 1,000 people in the U.S.
Fox News’ Chris Ciaccia, Gary Gastelu and the Associated Press contributed to this article. Follow James Rogers on Twitter @jamesjrogers