foxnews--2020-04-09--Poll: Trump job approval hits new high as voters rally during crisis

Approval of President Trump ’ s job performance inches up to a record high in the latest Fox News Poll , as voters rally to both the White House and Congress in the fight against coronavirus .
Amid widespread concerns about the virus ’ s spread and personally getting infected , 49 percent approve of the job Trump is doing as president .
That ’ s up from 48 percent two weeks ago and 47 percent in late February .
Forty-nine percent of voters disapprove , marking only the third time in Fox News polling that fewer than half rate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ approve of Trump , which is not far from his record 91 percent in January .
In addition , approval sits at or near his best among women , Democrats , whites , and white evangelical Christians .
CLICK HERE TO READ THE POLL RESULTS Voters give Congress an even bigger ratings bump than the president : 35 percent approve of the job lawmakers are doing , up four points since March and up nine since late February .
On responding to the pandemic , 51 percent approve of Trump .
But it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the best ratings of those tested , as 80 percent approve of him , while 62 percent approve of Dr. Deborah Birx and 52 percent Vice President Pence .
By a 21-point margin , voters are more likely to approve of how their state government ( 77 percent ) is handling the pandemic than the federal government ( 56 percent ) .
Trump ’ s rating on the pandemic is dampened by over half ( 55 percent ) thinking the government responded too slowly and nearly half ( 47 percent ) feeling he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ The president ’ s bump in approval isn ’ t huge , and certainly not on par with the rally effect for George W. Bush after 9/11 , ” says Republican pollster Daron Shaw , who conducts the Fox News Poll with Democrat Chris Anderson .
“ But it could be consequential that he ’ s closing in on 50 percent , which is critical for his re-election chances.
” On specific aspects of dealing with the pandemic , Trump receives his highest score on empathizing with Americans ( 51 percent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( 45 percent ) .
About half say he is providing strong leadership ( 48 percent ) and making good policy decisions ( 47 percent ) .
Concerns about the virus are high .
Fully 94 percent worry about the virus spreading .
Seventy-six percent are concerned about catching it , up from 69 percent two weeks ago .
Large majorities are also concerned about their state running out of medical equipment to treat coronavirus patients ( 80 percent ) , being able to access health care services ( 77 percent ) , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ percent ) .
Twenty-one percent know someone who has the virus , up from 12 percent two weeks ago .
In addition , most , 79 percent , fear they or someone in their family could die from it .
And while most expect the worst is still ahead ( 75 percent ) , a majority of 57 percent says the country is moving in the right direction in the fight against the pandemic .
By a 40-point margin , Republicans are more likely than Democrats to think things are going in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
And by an 18-point margin , Democrats are more likely than Republicans to think the worst is yet to come .
Overall , 8 in 10 favor a national stay-in-place order ( 80 percent ) and requiring some companies temporarily produce medical supplies ( 84 percent ) .
Views are more mixed on the $ 2 trillion coronavirus relief package passed in late March : 39 percent think it was too little , while 39 percent say it was about right .
Ten percent say too much .
Over twice as many @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( 23 percent ) think it was too small .
CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP Almost all voters are concerned the pandemic will lead to a recession ( 91 percent ) , most worry it will lead to economic hardship for their family ( 79 percent ) , and half of households ( 50 percent ) have lost a job or had work hours reduced because of coronavirus .
That leads views on the economy to nose-dive .
The number rating the economy positively is down 29 points since January @ @ @ @ @ @ @ percent , say it is in poor shape , the highest level since October 2013 .
These are the worst marks of Trump ’ s tenure , and the decline is due largely to Republicans : 41 percent rate the economy positively ( excellent/good ) , down from 85 percent in January -- a 44-point drop .
Among Democrats , the shift was 18 points ( from 31 to 13 percent ) .
“ With this economic implosion so directly linked to coronavirus , the degree to which voters blame Trump for economic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or not they decide he could have mitigated the pandemic ’ s impact by preparing the country as soon as he was first warned , ” says Anderson .
Voters see things changing soon .
Forty-four percent think the economy will get better over the next year , 35 percent see it getting worse , and 16 percent expect no change .
More than twice as many Republicans ( 66 percent ) as Democrats ( 27 percent ) see things improving next year .
In response to the pandemic , 88 percent report @ @ @ @ @ @ @ least somewhat , including 56 percent who have changed things “ a great deal.
” More say their interactions with others feel friendlier and more compassionate ( 34 percent ) these days than less friendly ( 21 percent ) .
Another one-third say not much difference ( 35 percent ) .
When asked to share any silver linings in the crisis , top mentions include a sense of community ( 13 percent ) , more family time ( 11 percent ) , the nation being better prepared for future outbreaks ( 10 percent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the future ( 8 percent ) , and time for personal reflection ( 8 percent ) .
One in five is unable to think of an upside ( 21 percent ) .
Conducted April 4-7 , 2020 under the joint direction of Beacon Research ( D ) and Shaw & Company ( R ) , this Fox News Poll includes interviews with 1,107 randomly chosen registered voters nationwide who spoke with live interviewers on both landlines and cellphones .
The poll has a margin of sampling error of plus or minus three percentage @ @ @ @ @ @

Approval of President Trump’s job performance inches up to a record high in the latest Fox News Poll, as voters rally to both the White House and Congress in the fight against coronavirus.
Amid widespread concerns about the virus’s spread and personally getting infected, 49 percent approve of the job Trump is doing as president. That’s up from 48 percent two weeks ago and 47 percent in late February.
Forty-nine percent of voters disapprove, marking only the third time in Fox News polling that fewer than half rate him negatively.
Eighty-nine percent of Republicans approve of Trump, which is not far from his record 91 percent in January. In addition, approval sits at or near his best among women, Democrats, whites, and white evangelical Christians.
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Voters give Congress an even bigger ratings bump than the president: 35 percent approve of the job lawmakers are doing, up four points since March and up nine since late February.
On responding to the pandemic, 51 percent approve of Trump. But it’s Dr. Anthony Fauci who gets the best ratings of those tested, as 80 percent approve of him, while 62 percent approve of Dr. Deborah Birx and 52 percent Vice President Pence.
By a 21-point margin, voters are more likely to approve of how their state government (77 percent) is handling the pandemic than the federal government (56 percent).
Trump’s rating on the pandemic is dampened by over half (55 percent) thinking the government responded too slowly and nearly half (47 percent) feeling he isn’t taking it seriously enough.
“The president’s bump in approval isn’t huge, and certainly not on par with the rally effect for George W. Bush after 9/11,” says Republican pollster Daron Shaw, who conducts the Fox News Poll with Democrat Chris Anderson. “But it could be consequential that he’s closing in on 50 percent, which is critical for his re-election chances.”
On specific aspects of dealing with the pandemic, Trump receives his highest score on empathizing with Americans (51 percent) and lowest on understanding the facts (45 percent). About half say he is providing strong leadership (48 percent) and making good policy decisions (47 percent).
Concerns about the virus are high. Fully 94 percent worry about the virus spreading. Seventy-six percent are concerned about catching it, up from 69 percent two weeks ago.
Large majorities are also concerned about their state running out of medical equipment to treat coronavirus patients (80 percent), being able to access health care services (77 percent), and getting a coronavirus test (75 percent).
Twenty-one percent know someone who has the virus, up from 12 percent two weeks ago. In addition, most, 79 percent, fear they or someone in their family could die from it.
And while most expect the worst is still ahead (75 percent), a majority of 57 percent says the country is moving in the right direction in the fight against the pandemic.
By a 40-point margin, Republicans are more likely than Democrats to think things are going in the right direction on dealing with the pandemic. And by an 18-point margin, Democrats are more likely than Republicans to think the worst is yet to come.
Overall, 8 in 10 favor a national stay-in-place order (80 percent) and requiring some companies temporarily produce medical supplies (84 percent).
Views are more mixed on the $2 trillion coronavirus relief package passed in late March: 39 percent think it was too little, while 39 percent say it was about right. Ten percent say too much. Over twice as many Democrats (56 percent) as Republicans (23 percent) think it was too small.
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Views on economy sink during pandemic
Almost all voters are concerned the pandemic will lead to a recession (91 percent), most worry it will lead to economic hardship for their family (79 percent), and half of households (50 percent) have lost a job or had work hours reduced because of coronavirus.
That leads views on the economy to nose-dive. The number rating the economy positively is down 29 points since January. Now the largest share, 43 percent, say it is in poor shape, the highest level since October 2013.
These are the worst marks of Trump’s tenure, and the decline is due largely to Republicans: 41 percent rate the economy positively (excellent/good), down from 85 percent in January -- a 44-point drop. Among Democrats, the shift was 18 points (from 31 to 13 percent).
“With this economic implosion so directly linked to coronavirus, the degree to which voters blame Trump for economic conditions will likely be based on whether or not they decide he could have mitigated the pandemic’s impact by preparing the country as soon as he was first warned,” says Anderson.
Voters see things changing soon. Forty-four percent think the economy will get better over the next year, 35 percent see it getting worse, and 16 percent expect no change. More than twice as many Republicans (66 percent) as Democrats (27 percent) see things improving next year.
In response to the pandemic, 88 percent report changing how they lead their life at least somewhat, including 56 percent who have changed things “a great deal.”
More say their interactions with others feel friendlier and more compassionate (34 percent) these days than less friendly (21 percent). Another one-third say not much difference (35 percent).
When asked to share any silver linings in the crisis, top mentions include a sense of community (13 percent), more family time (11 percent), the nation being better prepared for future outbreaks (10 percent), the nation being stronger in the future (8 percent), and time for personal reflection (8 percent). One in five is unable to think of an upside (21 percent).
Conducted April 4-7, 2020 under the joint direction of Beacon Research (D) and Shaw & Company (R), this Fox News Poll includes interviews with 1,107 randomly chosen registered voters nationwide who spoke with live interviewers on both landlines and cellphones. The poll has a margin of sampling error of plus or minus three percentage points for all registered voters.


foxnews--2020-04-09--Jessica Simpson spoofs her 2003 'Rolling Stone' cover with quarantine edition

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Jessica Simpson 's home life looks very different now compared to nearly 20 years ago when she graced the cover of `` Rolling Stone '' magazine .
The best-selling author , 39 , spoofed the glamourous cover with a hilarious real-life pic as she deals with sheltering at home due to the coronavirus .
JESSICA SIMPSON THANKS FANS FOR TELL-ALL MEMOIR BECOMING A BESTSELLER '' Housewife of the Year looks a little different these days , '' Simpson joked .
In @ @ @ @ @ @ @ plethora of cleaning products , including a Swiffer mop , which she also held on the magazine over .
The singer kept her outfit casual with a tie-dyed sweatsuit outfit , fuzzy slippers , and a bandana in her hair .
On the 2003 cover , Simpson donned a skimpier outfit complete with pink heels , a white tank top , and a pair of underwear .
They dubbed her the `` Housewife of the Year '' due to the success of her reality TV about her first marriage to Nick Lachey .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'MORE FREE ' THAN IN HER MARRIAGE TO ERIC JOHNSON The `` Open Book '' writer reached out to her fans in late March to offer some encouraging words for all people experiencing hardships during the outbreak .
“ I know people are struggling with fear , anxiety , and also with sorrowful loss , ” Simpson wrote on Instagram next to a photo of a scenic view .
She continued : “ My faith in God , knowing that with him all things are possible , has been my strength when I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ many prayerful moments in these last few weeks of uncertainty and it is in these moments I feel true peace and pure connection to hope , ” Simpson explained .
“ After weeks of quarantine , I have found my quiet place .
I urge everyone to cause yourself to let go , be silent with listening ears toward God.
” She asked her followers to join her in prayer .
“ I humbly ask that you join me in praying for the leaders around the world including our president , governors , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and all healthcare workers .
Prayer is not political .
Prayer is necessary , '' Simpson wrote .
CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP “ We are all in this together , so we must stand united , ” she added .
“ I encourage each and every one of you to stay home , stay strong , and stay on bended knee . ''

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Jessica Simpson's home life looks very different now compared to nearly 20 years ago when she graced the cover of "Rolling Stone" magazine.
The best-selling author, 39, spoofed the glamourous cover with a hilarious real-life pic as she deals with sheltering at home due to the coronavirus.
JESSICA SIMPSON THANKS FANS FOR TELL-ALL MEMOIR BECOMING A BESTSELLER
"Housewife of the Year looks a little different these days," Simpson joked. In the pic, she's holding a plethora of cleaning products, including a Swiffer mop, which she also held on the magazine over.
The singer kept her outfit casual with a tie-dyed sweatsuit outfit, fuzzy slippers, and a bandana in her hair.
On the 2003 cover, Simpson donned a skimpier outfit complete with pink heels, a white tank top, and a pair of underwear. They dubbed her the "Housewife of the Year" due to the success of her reality TV about her first marriage to Nick Lachey.
JESSICA SIMPSON SAYS SHE'S NEVER FELT 'MORE FREE' THAN IN HER MARRIAGE TO ERIC JOHNSON
The "Open Book" writer reached out to her fans in late March to offer some encouraging words for all people experiencing hardships during the outbreak.
“I know people are struggling with fear, anxiety, and also with sorrowful loss,” Simpson wrote on Instagram next to a photo of a scenic view.
She continued: “My faith in God, knowing that with him all things are possible, has been my strength when I feel overwhelmed.”
“I have had many prayerful moments in these last few weeks of uncertainty and it is in these moments I feel true peace and pure connection to hope,” Simpson explained. “After weeks of quarantine, I have found my quiet place. I urge everyone to cause yourself to let go, be silent with listening ears toward God.”
She asked her followers to join her in prayer. “I humbly ask that you join me in praying for the leaders around the world including our president, governors, mayors, politicians, scientists, doctors, and all healthcare workers. Prayer is not political. Prayer is necessary," Simpson wrote.
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“We are all in this together, so we must stand united,” she added. “I encourage each and every one of you to stay home, stay strong, and stay on bended knee."


foxnews--2020-04-09--Dan Crenshaw rips David Frum by comparing Trump attack to Chinese propagandist

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Rep. Dan Crenshaw , R-Texas , slammed The Atlantic staff writer David Frum for his attack on President Trump by comparing the rhetoric to Chinese propaganda .
Frum , a prominent NeverTrumper , was promoting a new piece he had written for the liberal magazine on Tuesday , stressing that the unfolding of the coronavirus outbreak in the United States is `` his fault . ''
`` Trump wants to blame China .
But foreign danger is what we hire Presidents @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do that job .
The pandemic is not his fault .
US unreadiness ?
Chaos and lies ?
Corruption and profiteering ?
*THAT* was his fault , '' Frum tweeted .
On Wednesday , Crenshaw linked Frum 's tweet to one written by Hu Xijin , the editor-in-chief of The Global Times , a newspaper controlled by the Chinese government .
`` What really messed up the world is failure of the U.S. in containing the pandemic .
It makes the U.S. unable to aid Europe .
Trump govt is desperately blaming China @ @ @ @ @ @ @ power relations to deep crisis .
The world is teemed with sense of turbulence , '' Xijin wrote .
`` One of these tweets is from the editor of the Global Times in China , a mouthpiece for President Xi and his communist regime .
The other one is from a writer with The Atlantic here in America .
See the problem ? ''
Crenshaw asked , comparing screenshots of the tweets side-by-side .
CLICK FOR COMPLETE COVERAGE OF THE CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK Frum responded to Crenshaw , telling the congressman , `` People @ @ @ @ @ @ @ link to my article will indeed 'see the problem . '
'' `` One of my Twitter rules is not to retweet links unless I 've clicked and reviewed them .
Following that rule in this case might enable @ RepDanCrenshaw , to do a better job serving his constituents and country in this time of massive presidential failure , '' Frum added .

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Rep. Dan Crenshaw, R-Texas, slammed The Atlantic staff writer David Frum for his attack on President Trump by comparing the rhetoric to Chinese propaganda.
Frum, a prominent NeverTrumper, was promoting a new piece he had written for the liberal magazine on Tuesday, stressing that the unfolding of the coronavirus outbreak in the United States is "his fault."
"Trump wants to blame China. But foreign danger is what we hire Presidents to protect against. Trump failed to do that job. The pandemic is not his fault. US unreadiness? Chaos and lies? Corruption and profiteering? *THAT* was his fault," Frum tweeted.
CNN'S JAKE TAPPER RETWEETS GEORGE CONWAY CALLING TRUMP '100 PERCENT INSANE'
On Wednesday, Crenshaw linked Frum's tweet to one written by Hu Xijin, the editor-in-chief of The Global Times, a newspaper controlled by the Chinese government.
"What really messed up the world is failure of the U.S. in containing the pandemic. It makes the U.S. unable to aid Europe. Trump govt is desperately blaming China to shirk responsibility, which pushes big power relations to deep crisis. The world is teemed with sense of turbulence," Xijin wrote.
"One of these tweets is from the editor of the Global Times in China, a mouthpiece for President Xi and his communist regime. The other one is from a writer with The Atlantic here in America. See the problem?" Crenshaw asked, comparing screenshots of the tweets side-by-side.
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Frum responded to Crenshaw, telling the congressman, "People who read my tweet and follow the link to my article will indeed 'see the problem.'"
"One of my Twitter rules is not to retweet links unless I've clicked and reviewed them. Following that rule in this case might enable @RepDanCrenshaw, to do a better job serving his constituents and country in this time of massive presidential failure," Frum added.


foxnews--2020-04-09--Dr. Oz answers viewer questions: Are smokers at a higher risk for coronavirus?

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Dr. Mehmet Oz once again answered your questions about the coronavirus pandemic Thursday morning on `` Fox & Friends . ''
Question : “ I would like to know how smokers are affected by the virus .
Statistically , are they a higher percentage of the deaths ?
“ Without question , [ yes ] , ” Oz said , pointing to data showing that smokers are three times as likely to end up in the intensive care unit .
Oz @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as much risk as smoking .
“ It ’ s not good for you anyway .
This is a perfect opportunity while you ’ re socially distancing yourself to cut the cigarettes out.
” Question : “ I was terribly sick in February with something that I believe was COVID-19 .
If you were sick that long ago would you still be able to be tested for antibodies ?
” “ This is the perfect to time to check for antibodies because you ’ re not going to be infectious anymore so you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with a nasal swab , ” he said .
Oz said that a blood test can show whether the recovered individual developed antibodies against the virus .
“ We really want to check folks pretty widely to figure out how many people have truly been exposed .
I suspect it could be twice as many as we currently think have gotten the virus.
” Question : `` Is there a reason to wear a mask outside when walking even though there ’ s no one else around ? ''
“ If there is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ don ’ t have to wear the mask , '' Oz responded .
CLICK HERE FOR THE FOX NEWS APP However , Oz advised people to be aware of the reality that “ clouds of saliva ” from sneezing could linger in the air for a “ few minutes.
” “ If someone walked by there five minutes ago , it ’ s theoretically possible .
Personally , if I was outside and I was sure no one was around , I would take the mask off . ''

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Dr. Mehmet Oz once again answered your questions about the coronavirus pandemic Thursday morning on "Fox & Friends."
Question: “I would like to know how smokers are affected by the virus. Statistically, are they a higher percentage of the deaths?
“Without question, [yes],” Oz said, pointing to data showing that smokers are three times as likely to end up in the intensive care unit.
SCIENTISTS OFFER HOPEFUL NEWS ON COVID-19 VACCINE BASED ON VIRUS' MUTATION RATE
Oz also added vaping may be creating just as much risk as smoking.
“It’s not good for you anyway. This is a perfect opportunity while you’re socially distancing yourself to cut the cigarettes out.”
Question: “I was terribly sick in February with something that I believe was COVID-19. If you were sick that long ago would you still be able to be tested for antibodies?”
“This is the perfect to time to check for antibodies because you’re not going to be infectious anymore so you’re not going to find virus with a nasal swab,” he said.
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Oz said that a blood test can show whether the recovered individual developed antibodies against the virus.
“We really want to check folks pretty widely to figure out how many people have truly been exposed. I suspect it could be twice as many as we currently think have gotten the virus.”
Question: "Is there a reason to wear a mask outside when walking even though there’s no one else around?"
“If there is truly no one around, then you don’t have to wear the mask," Oz responded.
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However, Oz advised people to be aware of the reality that “clouds of saliva” from sneezing could linger in the air for a “few minutes.”
“If someone walked by there five minutes ago, it’s theoretically possible. Personally, if I was outside and I was sure no one was around, I would take the mask off."


foxnews--2020-04-08--Princeton historian: America can beat coronavirus if we don't 'defeat ourselves'

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A Princeton professor , renowned for his work studying authoritarian regimes , said history teaches that the United States can triumph over the coronavirus pandemic if America does n't `` defeat ourselves . ''
`` I would be cautious about predicting the future , but obviously this is a very serious challenge .
And the challenge could get significantly worse as well as significantly better , '' said Stephen Kotkin , a professor of history at Princeton and Hoover Institution senior @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Uncommon Knowledge with Peter Robinson . ''
`` If you look at overall World War II or the Cold War and the struggle first against Germany and Japan and then against the Soviet Union , you see that democracies are better than totalitarian regimes at mass mobilization of resources , '' he continued .
From his work studying the Soviet Union , Kotkin concluded that there are two major factors necessary to overcoming national calamity -- competent , compassionate leadership and social solidarity and trust .
Compassionate leadership and social solidarity are weakest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` The advantages are on the side of democracies , '' he noted .
However , Kotkin warned America runs the risk of failing to rise to the challenge posed by the coronavirus , as well as the threats from authoritarian powers around the world .
`` You win because people step up .
The leadership actually performs or outperforms expectations .
The social solidarity increases .
It strengthens over time .
You win because you earn it .
Not just because you are pre-destined with superior tools at the beginning .
This @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 're not going to win this battle unless we rise to the occasion .
`` It 's very , very important to understand that we have the attributes that nobody else has , '' said Kotkin , `` But we can squander them .
We can lose the battle because we 're the people who can defeat ourselves .
If we have incompetent leadership , if we have non-compassionate leadership , if we lose our social solidarity . ''
According to Kotkin , shared national purpose and trust in American society have been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as a society is obviously unity .
You want to have a sense of collective purpose .
You want to be Americans without hyphens .
You want all citizens to be equal before the law .
And part of the national community and part of the collective endeavor , we have fragmented ourselves badly , '' he argued .
VOLUNTEER DOCTORS GO ABOVE AND BEYOND ON CORONAVIRUS FRONT LINES '' We 've fragmented ourselves in part socio-economically with the maldistribution of opportunity ... but also with a kind of identity politics or tribal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unum , ' which forgets the collective enterprise , the unity of purpose .
`` Social fragmentation has been deeply debilitating to us , and those are the things that must be overcome because that 's what we need now to get ourselves domestically out of this crisis , but also internationally , '' he concluded .
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A Princeton professor, renowned for his work studying authoritarian regimes, said history teaches that the United States can triumph over the coronavirus pandemic if America doesn't "defeat ourselves."
"I would be cautious about predicting the future, but obviously this is a very serious challenge. And the challenge could get significantly worse as well as significantly better," said Stephen Kotkin, a professor of history at Princeton and Hoover Institution senior fellow, on Fox Nation's "Uncommon Knowledge with Peter Robinson."
"If you look at overall World War II or the Cold War and the struggle first against Germany and Japan and then against the Soviet Union, you see that democracies are better than totalitarian regimes at mass mobilization of resources," he continued.
From his work studying the Soviet Union, Kotkin concluded that there are two major factors necessary to overcoming national calamity--competent, compassionate leadership and social solidarity and trust.
Compassionate leadership and social solidarity are weakest in authoritarian societies, said Kotkin.
"The advantages are on the side of democracies," he noted.
However, Kotkin warned America runs the risk of failing to rise to the challenge posed by the coronavirus, as well as the threats from authoritarian powers around the world.
"You win because people step up. The leadership actually performs or outperforms expectations. The social solidarity increases. It strengthens over time. You win because you earn it. Not just because you are pre-destined with superior tools at the beginning. This is the challenge for us. We're not going to win this battle unless we rise to the occasion.
"It's very, very important to understand that we have the attributes that nobody else has," said Kotkin, "But we can squander them. We can lose the battle because we're the people who can defeat ourselves. If we have incompetent leadership, if we have non-compassionate leadership, if we lose our social solidarity."
According to Kotkin, shared national purpose and trust in American society have been on the decline.
"Your strength as a society is obviously unity. You want to have a sense of collective purpose. You want to be Americans without hyphens. You want all citizens to be equal before the law. And part of the national community and part of the collective endeavor, we have fragmented ourselves badly," he argued.
VOLUNTEER DOCTORS GO ABOVE AND BEYOND ON CORONAVIRUS FRONT LINES
"We've fragmented ourselves in part socio-economically with the maldistribution of opportunity... but also with a kind of identity politics or tribal politics which forgets the 'e pluribus unum,' which forgets the collective enterprise, the unity of purpose.
"Social fragmentation has been deeply debilitating to us, and those are the things that must be overcome because that's what we need now to get ourselves domestically out of this crisis, but also internationally," he concluded.
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foxnews--2020-04-09--Hundreds of California fast food workers plan to strike amid coronavirus pandemic

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“ Hundreds ” of non-union fast-food workers across California plan to strike on Thursday , demanding that their companies beef up efforts to protect them on the job during the global coronavirus pandemic .
On April 9 , employees of 30 restaurants , including Burger King , Taco Bell , Popeye ’ s , Pizza Hut , Domino ’ s , Subway , El Pollo Loco and WaBa Grill , intend to walk off the job and strike , Vice reports @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by Fight for $ 15 .
HOW TO HELP YOUR FAVORITE RESTAURANTS DURING THE CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK The effort was inspired by two recent strikes at McDonald ’ s restaurants in San Jose and Los Angeles , after an employee at the latter recently tested positive for COVID-19 , per Fox 11 .
The fast-food workers claim their employers are not providing enough personal protective equipment and cleaning supplies to shield them from potential exposure to the viral disease while at work .
“ Roughly half of workers reported having been discouraged or banned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the job , '' Fight for $ 15 tweeted on Wednesday .
In response to the protests in San Jose and Los Angeles , McDonald 's pledged to make `` important changes '' to its health and safety policies while operating during the pandemic , The Mercury News reported .
Spokesperson Lindsay Rainey said that the increased efforts will include `` wellness checks , increased cleanings and additional social distancing and hand-washing guidelines . ''
Furthermore , Mickey D 's will be `` sending non-medical grade masks to the areas of greatest need @ @ @ @ @ @ @ crew members , in addition to rigorous hand washing routines . ''
A spokesperson for the Golden Arches also told Fox News on Thursday that at company-owned restaurants , employees who are impacted by the virus will receive two weeks of paid leave to tend to critical health needs .
Likewise , workers at a “ large percentage ” of franchised restaurants will receive emergency paid leave through the Families First Coronavirus Response Act , the spokesperson said .
FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK FOR MORE FOX LIFESTYLE NEWS Still , the Golden State @ @ @ @ @ @ @ provide “ masks , gloves , soap , $ 3-an-hour hazard pay , ” as well as fourteen days of paid sick leave to employees exposed to the novel coronavirus , according to Vice .
“ I ’ m very afraid for my life and the life of my daughter who also works at McDonald ’ s .
Workers are scared of retaliation , but we ’ re not going to wait for one of us to die or get sick with the virus , ” said Maria Ruiz , an employee of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , to the outlet .
Ruiz has been striking since Monday , and plans to participate in the Thursday effort .
According to the Los Angeles Daily News , some of the protesting employees will stage a socially distant strike line at the Los Angeles McDonald ’ s at 7123 Crenshaw Blvd .
Another safely distanced , `` drive-through '' strike line will be held in Oakland , with more gathering for a virtual picket line via Zoom later in the day , Vice reports .
Though thousands of dine-in restaurants are temporarily @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the ongoing outbreak , many fast-food chains remain open for drive-thru and delivery services , albeit with increased sanitization protocols .

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“Hundreds” of non-union fast-food workers across California plan to strike on Thursday, demanding that their companies beef up efforts to protect them on the job during the global coronavirus pandemic.
On April 9, employees of 30 restaurants, including Burger King, Taco Bell, Popeye’s, Pizza Hut, Domino’s, Subway, El Pollo Loco and WaBa Grill, intend to walk off the job and strike, Vice reports, in a protest coordinated in part by Fight for $15.
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The effort was inspired by two recent strikes at McDonald’s restaurants in San Jose and Los Angeles, after an employee at the latter recently tested positive for COVID-19, per Fox 11.
The fast-food workers claim their employers are not providing enough personal protective equipment and cleaning supplies to shield them from potential exposure to the viral disease while at work.
“Roughly half of workers reported having been discouraged or banned from wearing face masks or gloves on the job," Fight for $15 tweeted on Wednesday.
In response to the protests in San Jose and Los Angeles, McDonald's pledged to make "important changes" to its health and safety policies while operating during the pandemic, The Mercury News reported. Spokesperson Lindsay Rainey said that the increased efforts will include "wellness checks, increased cleanings and additional social distancing and hand-washing guidelines." Furthermore, Mickey D's will be "sending non-medical grade masks to the areas of greatest need" and "making gloves available to crew members, in addition to rigorous hand washing routines."
A spokesperson for the Golden Arches also told Fox News on Thursday that at company-owned restaurants, employees who are impacted by the virus will receive two weeks of paid leave to tend to critical health needs. Likewise, workers at a “large percentage” of franchised restaurants will receive emergency paid leave through the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, the spokesperson said.
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Still, the Golden State fast-food workers are challenging their employers to provide “masks, gloves, soap, $3-an-hour hazard pay,” as well as fourteen days of paid sick leave to employees exposed to the novel coronavirus, according to Vice.
“I’m very afraid for my life and the life of my daughter who also works at McDonald’s. Workers are scared of retaliation, but we’re not going to wait for one of us to die or get sick with the virus,” said Maria Ruiz, an employee of a McDonald’s in San Jose, to the outlet. Ruiz has been striking since Monday, and plans to participate in the Thursday effort.
According to the Los Angeles Daily News, some of the protesting employees will stage a socially distant strike line at the Los Angeles McDonald’s at 7123 Crenshaw Blvd. Another safely distanced, "drive-through" strike line will be held in Oakland, with more gathering for a virtual picket line via Zoom later in the day, Vice reports.
Though thousands of dine-in restaurants are temporarily closed across much of the country during the ongoing outbreak, many fast-food chains remain open for drive-thru and delivery services, albeit with increased sanitization protocols.
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foxnews--2020-03-27--‘Perfectly healthy’ Texas dad with coronavirus dies from COVID-19, family says

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The novel coronavirus has claimed the life of a father of six in Texas , according to his family .
Adolph Mendez , who went by T.J. , died on Thursday due to complications related to COVID-19 , his family said .
The New Braunfels resident was 44 , the New Braunfels Herald-Zeitung reported .
CORONAVIRUS : WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Brenda Johnson , one of the man ’ s six children , told the newspaper that her father had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ healthy ” before falling ill with the novel virus .
Johnson described Mendez , a kindergarten teacher at Oakwood Church , as “ patient ” and `` kind.
” “ He cared about others , ” she said .
“ He loved his family so much .
He was very involved in our community and our church.
” Mendez 's wife added that her late husband did not smoke or drink , was physically active and ate a healthy diet .
“ You hear that the people who die are older or have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the virus took him down hard , ” she told the New Braunfels Herald-Zeitung .
“ It can happen to anyone , it ’ s not just a story that happens to people across the world .
It ’ s here and it ’ s real and it can kill anyone , just like it did my husband , ” she added .

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The novel coronavirus has claimed the life of a father of six in Texas, according to his family.
Adolph Mendez, who went by T.J., died on Thursday due to complications related to COVID-19, his family said. The New Braunfels resident was 44, the New Braunfels Herald-Zeitung reported.
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Brenda Johnson, one of the man’s six children, told the newspaper that her father had no underlying conditions and was “perfectly healthy” before falling ill with the novel virus.
Johnson described Mendez, a kindergarten teacher at Oakwood Church, as “patient” and "kind.”
“He cared about others,” she said. “He loved his family so much. He was very involved in our community and our church.”
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Mendez's wife added that her late husband did not smoke or drink, was physically active and ate a healthy diet.
“You hear that the people who die are older or have previous health conditions but he was neither and the virus took him down hard,” she told the New Braunfels Herald-Zeitung.
“It can happen to anyone, it’s not just a story that happens to people across the world. It’s here and it’s real and it can kill anyone, just like it did my husband,” she added.


foxnews--2020-03-27--Christian comic hosts event in her living room: 'People could use some laughs'

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You can quarantine a comedian , but you ca n't take away her jokes .
Popular Christian comedian Chonda Pierce invited a few other comics to her couch in Nashville for a benefit to get America laughing again amid coronavirus anxiety and fears .
Though her `` Chonda Pierce : Live in Concert '' tour has been postponed , more than 78,000 people watched `` The Quarantined Comics '' on Facebook Live with comedians Jeff Allen and Bone Hampton , along @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Mandated social-distancing , lockdowns and other life-altering changes caused by the coronavirus have folks stressed , depressed and struggling to keep faith in God , '' Pierce said in a statement to Fox News .
ONLINE MINISTRIES SEE RECORD NUMBER OF PEOPLE TURNING TO JESUS AMID PANDEMIC '' People could use some laughs and I want to spread around much-needed hope .
Over the years , laughter has been good medicine that has helped me navigate personal pain , tragedy , grief , and depression.
” They laughed about coronavirus testing , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but all joking aside , the comedian is doing all she can to help support her local community .
ARIZONA PIZZERIA GETS $ 2,000 FROM ANONYMOUS CUSTOMER , OWNER USES IT TO PAY STAFF 'S MOST URGENT BILLS In addition to the hour-long laughter and worship songs , they raised over $ 1,100 for Samaritan 's Purse , Franklin Graham 's disaster relief organization that assisted in Italy and in Pierce 's hometown of Nashville , recently hit with deadly tornadoes .
On Tuesday , she also spent thousands paying for anyone 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her hometown , Ashland City .
Vuocolo 's Italian Pizzeria ran out of dough and started serving spaghetti , the Tennessean reports .
CLICK HERE FOR MORE STORIES ON FAITH She hopes other celebrities and influencers will join her in getting creative and giving back .

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You can quarantine a comedian, but you can't take away her jokes.
Popular Christian comedian Chonda Pierce invited a few other comics to her couch in Nashville for a benefit to get America laughing again amid coronavirus anxiety and fears.
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Though her "Chonda Pierce: Live in Concert" tour has been postponed, more than 78,000 people watched "The Quarantined Comics" on Facebook Live with comedians Jeff Allen and Bone Hampton, along with Gary Chapman, a singer-songwriter.
"Mandated social-distancing, lockdowns and other life-altering changes caused by the coronavirus have folks stressed, depressed and struggling to keep faith in God," Pierce said in a statement to Fox News.
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"People could use some laughs and I want to spread around much-needed hope. Over the years, laughter has been good medicine that has helped me navigate personal pain, tragedy, grief, and depression.”
They laughed about coronavirus testing, being quarantined, and other topics, but all joking aside, the comedian is doing all she can to help support her local community.
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In addition to the hour-long laughter and worship songs, they raised over $1,100 for Samaritan's Purse, Franklin Graham's disaster relief organization that assisted in Italy and in Pierce's hometown of Nashville, recently hit with deadly tornadoes.
On Tuesday, she also spent thousands paying for anyone's delivery order from a local pizzeria in her hometown, Ashland City. Vuocolo's Italian Pizzeria ran out of dough and started serving spaghetti, the Tennessean reports.
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She hopes other celebrities and influencers will join her in getting creative and giving back.


foxnews--2020-03-27--Jeff Bezos says Amazon working with WHO in battle against coronavirus pandemic

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Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos said the e-commerce giant is working directly with the World Health Organization ( WHO ) in a number of different capacities as the world attempts to tackle the coronavirus pandemic .
Bezos , who recently wrote a letter to his employees thanking them for their hard work , while noting he is `` wholly focused '' on the pandemic , said the tech behemoth is providing web support for the organization , helping map the pandemic and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Our current work with WHO includes : increasing capacity and security for the WHO website ; providing ML [ Machine Learning ] & AI [ Artifical Intelligence ] for WHO ’ s Epidemic Intelligence from Open Sources initiative ; assisting with the translation and transcription of WHO ’ s knowledge catalogue ; providing logistics support , '' Bezos wrote on Instagram , noting he recently had a video call with WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus .
`` We also discussed the urgent need for collective action to produce and distribute plentiful COVID-19 test @ @ @ @ @ @ @ A surplus of fast , effective , easy-to-access test kits would flatten the curve and protect people around the world .
I told Dr. Tedros we will continue to help WHO in every way we can in the coming weeks and months . ''
Fox News has reached out to Amazon with a request for comment for this story .
In Bezos ' letter to his employees , he thanked them for their efforts but also acknowledged the crisis is likely to get worse before it gets better .
`` I ’ m @ @ @ @ @ @ @ work you are doing , '' Bezos wrote in the letter , posted to the company 's blog .
`` I ’ ve received hundreds of emails from customers and seen posts on social media thanking you all .
Your efforts are being noticed at the highest levels of government , and President Trump earlier this week thanked this team profusely . ''
He continued : `` Across the world , people are feeling the economic effects of this crisis , and I ’ m sad to tell you I predict things are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ better .
We ’ re hiring for 100,000 new roles and raising wages for our hourly workers who are fulfilling orders and delivering to customers during this period of stress and turmoil .
At the same time , other businesses like restaurants and bars are being forced to shut their doors .
We hope people who ’ ve been laid off will come work with us until they ’ re able to go back to the jobs they had . ''
Earlier this month , Amazon said its Fullfillment by Amazon ( FBA @ @ @ @ @ @ @ April 5 to allow for the tech giant to prioritize products needed for the coronavirus pandemic shaking the globe .
The company also recently announced it would hire an additional 100,000 workers and raise their hourly pay to help with the recent surge in demand due to the pandemic .
Amazon has recently come under scrutiny from politicians who are concerned the company is not doing enough to protect its warehouse workers during the pandemic .
Earlier this month , a group of four U.S. senators , including Bernie Sanders and Cory Booker @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bezos expressing their concern about the health and safety of Amazon warehouses ' workers .
On Wednesday , a worker at the Amazon fulfillment center in Moreno Valley , Calif. , tested positive for COVID-19 , marking the 10th warehouse to be impacted by the virus , Fox News previously reported .
As of Friday morning , there have been more than 542,000 reported cases of COVID-19 , including at least 85,000 in the U.S. , having surpassed Italy and China to become the most affected country in the world .

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Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos said the e-commerce giant is working directly with the World Health Organization (WHO) in a number of different capacities as the world attempts to tackle the coronavirus pandemic.
Bezos, who recently wrote a letter to his employees thanking them for their hard work, while noting he is "wholly focused" on the pandemic, said the tech behemoth is providing web support for the organization, helping map the pandemic and "providing logistics support."
"Our current work with WHO includes: increasing capacity and security for the WHO website; providing ML [Machine Learning] & AI [Artifical Intelligence] for WHO’s Epidemic Intelligence from Open Sources initiative; assisting with the translation and transcription of WHO’s knowledge catalogue; providing logistics support," Bezos wrote on Instagram, noting he recently had a video call with WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.
"We also discussed the urgent need for collective action to produce and distribute plentiful COVID-19 test kits," Bezos added. "A surplus of fast, effective, easy-to-access test kits would flatten the curve and protect people around the world. I told Dr. Tedros we will continue to help WHO in every way we can in the coming weeks and months."
Fox News has reached out to Amazon with a request for comment for this story.
In Bezos' letter to his employees, he thanked them for their efforts but also acknowledged the crisis is likely to get worse before it gets better.
"I’m not alone in being grateful for the work you are doing," Bezos wrote in the letter, posted to the company's blog. "I’ve received hundreds of emails from customers and seen posts on social media thanking you all. Your efforts are being noticed at the highest levels of government, and President Trump earlier this week thanked this team profusely."
He continued: "Across the world, people are feeling the economic effects of this crisis, and I’m sad to tell you I predict things are going to get worse before they get better. We’re hiring for 100,000 new roles and raising wages for our hourly workers who are fulfilling orders and delivering to customers during this period of stress and turmoil. At the same time, other businesses like restaurants and bars are being forced to shut their doors. We hope people who’ve been laid off will come work with us until they’re able to go back to the jobs they had."
Earlier this month, Amazon said its Fullfillment by Amazon (FBA) program would partially suspend shipments through April 5 to allow for the tech giant to prioritize products needed for the coronavirus pandemic shaking the globe.
The company also recently announced it would hire an additional 100,000 workers and raise their hourly pay to help with the recent surge in demand due to the pandemic.
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Amazon has recently come under scrutiny from politicians who are concerned the company is not doing enough to protect its warehouse workers during the pandemic.
Earlier this month, a group of four U.S. senators, including Bernie Sanders and Cory Booker, D-N.J., wrote a letter to Bezos expressing their concern about the health and safety of Amazon warehouses' workers.
On Wednesday, a worker at the Amazon fulfillment center in Moreno Valley, Calif., tested positive for COVID-19, marking the 10th warehouse to be impacted by the virus, Fox News previously reported.
As of Friday morning, there have been more than 542,000 reported cases of COVID-19, including at least 85,000 in the U.S., having surpassed Italy and China to become the most affected country in the world.
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foxnews--2020-03-27--Puppies from Georgia animal shelter visit aquarium during coronavirus lockdown

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Two puppies had the run of the Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta on Thursday , which is temporarily closed to human visitors amid the coronavirus crisis -- and there ’ s adorable video of their adventure .
“ No ruff days here , just a couple of cute puppers from @ AtlantaHumane exploring our Ocean Voyager habitat , ” the aquarium tweeted , tagging the Twitter handle for the Atlanta Humane Society .
In the video , two furry friends explore the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to side as fish small and large swim by on the other side of the glass .
Eventually they appear to tire out and take a nap , with one resting its head on the other .
Georgia was among at least 15 states to have confirmed more than 1,000 coronavirus cases Friday , with more than 1,600 .
The video follows similar ones from other aquariums , including one in Chicago that went viral after it allowed its penguins to roam free throughout a facility largely devoid of humans .
And California @ @ @ @ @ @ @ online viewers around the world a chance to visit its facility via the Internet .
The Georgia Aquarium shut down in mid-March indefinitely due to concerns about the spread of the virus , according to a Facebook post .
CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP “ Even though we may be closed , our animals will continue to receive all the care and love they get on a daily basis , ” the post added .
Apparently , other animals would get some , too .

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Two puppies had the run of the Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta on Thursday, which is temporarily closed to human visitors amid the coronavirus crisis -- and there’s adorable video of their adventure.
“No ruff days here, just a couple of cute puppers from @AtlantaHumane exploring our Ocean Voyager habitat,” the aquarium tweeted, tagging the Twitter handle for the Atlanta Humane Society.
In the video, two furry friends explore the aquarium, cocking their heads from side to side as fish small and large swim by on the other side of the glass. Eventually they appear to tire out and take a nap, with one resting its head on the other.
Georgia was among at least 15 states to have confirmed more than 1,000 coronavirus cases Friday, with more than 1,600.
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The video follows similar ones from other aquariums, including one in Chicago that went viral after it allowed its penguins to roam free throughout a facility largely devoid of humans.
And California's famed Monterey Bay Aquarium is offering online viewers around the world a chance to visit its facility via the Internet.
The Georgia Aquarium shut down in mid-March indefinitely due to concerns about the spread of the virus, according to a Facebook post.
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“Even though we may be closed, our animals will continue to receive all the care and love they get on a daily basis,” the post added.
Apparently, other animals would get some, too.


foxnews--2020-03-27--Boston train taken out of service after rider licks poles inside, officials say

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A train in Boston 's public transit system was taken out of service `` out of an abundance of caution '' Friday after a man reportedly licked the poles inside , transit officials said .
The southbound Orange Line of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority ended service Friday , the agency said , after a rider saw someone licking the train and reported the incident , the Boston Herald reported .
“ Out of an abundance of caution , a southbound @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a passenger reported the alleged incident to a Transit Ambassador at Tufts Medical Center Station , ” spokesman Joe Pesaturo told the newspaper .
“ Transit Police were notified of the alleged incident.
” Pesaturo said the man was licking the poles inside the train , which passengers use to hold on to .
He did not say what part of the train was licked .
The rider fled before transit police responded to the train , according to the Herald .
The incident is the latest in a string of events where @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the fast-spreading coronavirus .
The virus has sickened 3,240 people in Massachusetts and claimed the lives of 35 others , according to the state Department of Public Health .

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A train in Boston's public transit system was taken out of service "out of an abundance of caution" Friday after a man reportedly licked the poles inside, transit officials said.
The southbound Orange Line of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority ended service Friday, the agency said, after a rider saw someone licking the train and reported the incident, the Boston Herald reported.
“Out of an abundance of caution, a southbound train was taken out of service after a passenger reported the alleged incident to a Transit Ambassador at Tufts Medical Center Station,” spokesman Joe Pesaturo told the newspaper. “Transit Police were notified of the alleged incident.”
Pesaturo said the man was licking the poles inside the train, which passengers use to hold on to. He did not say what part of the train was licked.
The rider fled before transit police responded to the train, according to the Herald. The incident is the latest in a string of events where people have licked random surfaces amid warnings of the fast-spreading coronavirus.
The virus has sickened 3,240 people in Massachusetts and claimed the lives of 35 others, according to the state Department of Public Health.


foxnews--2020-03-27--GQ scribe panned on social media after swipe at Trump amid coronavirus outbreak

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GQ correspondent Julia Ioffe took the opportunity to swipe President Trump after the United States exceeded other nations in reported coronavirus cases .
Since the availability of testing kits has broadened in recent days , the number of cases in the U.S. has skyrocketed .
On Thursday , the U.S. has reportedly outpaced both China and Italy with over 85,000 reported cases .
Ioffe , a frequent guest on CNN and MSNBC , took to Twitter on Thursday and posted , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ country now ? ''
The tweet was referring to the 2018 controversy surrounding remarks Trump allegedly said at a White House meeting .
Trump denied ever making the comments .
CNN FACES BACKLASH FOR SUGGESTING OBAMA IS CALLING FOR SOCIAL DISTANCING , NOT TRUMP '' Imagine being so triggered by Trump that you see Americans being infected as a chance to own him .
Truly pathetic , '' radio host Vince Coglianese reacted .
`` Cheering on a pandemic in the U.S. because it means you can own the Bad Orange Man , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` I am proud to live in a country that doesn ’ t lie about our numbers or weld people ’ s doors shut , '' Richochet editor Bethany Mandel told Ioffe .
Ioffe nor GQ did not immediately respond to Fox News ' requests for comment .
This is n't the first time Ioffe raised eyebrows on Twitter .
Last fall , the GQ writer was ridiculed for pointing out what she thought was a `` Russian quotation mark '' on a newspaper 's tweet linking to the explosive report about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Ioffe accused the president of `` radicalizing '' `` so many more people than ISIS ever did . ''
She later walked those comments back .

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GQ correspondent Julia Ioffe took the opportunity to swipe President Trump after the United States exceeded other nations in reported coronavirus cases.
Since the availability of testing kits has broadened in recent days, the number of cases in the U.S. has skyrocketed. On Thursday, the U.S. has reportedly outpaced both China and Italy with over 85,000 reported cases.
Ioffe, a frequent guest on CNN and MSNBC, took to Twitter on Thursday and posted, "Who's the s---hole country now?"
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The tweet was referring to the 2018 controversy surrounding remarks Trump allegedly said at a White House meeting. Trump denied ever making the comments.
Ioffe was widely condemned on social media.
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"Imagine being so triggered by Trump that you see Americans being infected as a chance to own him. Truly pathetic," radio host Vince Coglianese reacted.
"Cheering on a pandemic in the U.S. because it means you can own the Bad Orange Man," Townhall.com senior writer Julio Rosas said.
"I am proud to live in a country that doesn’t lie about our numbers or weld people’s doors shut," Richochet editor Bethany Mandel told Ioffe.
Ioffe nor GQ did not immediately respond to Fox News' requests for comment.
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This isn't the first time Ioffe raised eyebrows on Twitter. Last fall, the GQ writer was ridiculed for pointing out what she thought was a "Russian quotation mark" on a newspaper's tweet linking to the explosive report about Hunter Biden's lovechild.
In 2018, Ioffe accused the president of "radicalizing" "so many more people than ISIS ever did." She later walked those comments back.


foxnews--2020-03-27--Madonna pays tribute to co-star Mark Blum who died of coronavirus complications

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Madonna shared a statement about Mark Blum , her co-star in the film “ Desperately Seeking Susan '' who died due to complications from the coronavirus .
`` My husband passed away yesterday , March 25th , from complications from the Corona Virus .
He died at New York-Presbyterian Hospital , '' she said in an email on Thursday .
Later that day , the 61-year-old `` Like a Virgin '' singer took to Instagram where she shared two screenshots of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ movie along with a lengthy note in which she gave her condolences for his death .
“ I Want to Acknowledge the Passing of a remarkable Human , fellow actor and friend Mark Blum , who succumbed to Coronavirus , ” Madonna shared Thursday .
“ This is really tragic and my heart goes out to him , his family and his loved ones.
” She added : “ I remember him as funny warm , loving .and professional when we made ‘ Desperately Seeking Susan ’ in 1985 !
!
Another reminder @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nothing to be casual about or pretend wont affect us in some way .
♥ we need to stay grateful -be hopeful- help each other-and follow the quarantine rules !
” According to TheWrap , Blum was a fixture of the New York theater community who appeared on Broadway in Neil Simon ’ s “ Lost in Yonkers , ” Gore Vidal ’ s “ The Best Man ” and many more .
Born in New Jersey , Blum reportedly got his start on stage in the early 1970s before making the transition @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a role in the 1983 film “ Lovesick ” followed by “ St .
Elsewhere ” the following year .
Blum also starred in the movie with actress Rosanna Arquette , who issued a statement on his death as well .
“ I ’ m sad about this .
He was really very kind , was always supportive and funny , a gentle man and a great actor who loved the work , ” Arquette told the Wrap .
“ I ’ m so sad for his family and all the people who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on so many levels .
Rest in peace and power Mark Blum.
” CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP More recently , Blum played Union Bob on the Amazon series “ Mozart in the Jungle ” and Mr. Mooney in the Netflix drama “ You .
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Madonna shared a statement about Mark Blum, her co-star in the film “Desperately Seeking Susan" who died due to complications from the coronavirus.
Blum's widow, Janet Zarish confirmed reports of Blum's death to Fox News.
"My husband passed away yesterday, March 25th, from complications from the Corona Virus. He died at New York-Presbyterian Hospital," she said in an email on Thursday.
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Later that day, the 61-year-old "Like a Virgin" singer took to Instagram where she shared two screenshots of her and Blum in the acclaimed 1985 movie along with a lengthy note in which she gave her condolences for his death.
“I Want to Acknowledge the Passing of a remarkable Human, fellow actor and friend Mark Blum, who succumbed to Coronavirus,” Madonna shared Thursday. “This is really tragic and my heart goes out to him, his family and his loved ones.”
She added: “I remember him as funny warm, loving .and professional when we made ‘Desperately Seeking Susan’ in 1985!! Another reminder that this virus is no joke, nothing to be casual about or pretend wont affect us in some way. ♥ we need to stay grateful -be hopeful- help each other-and follow the quarantine rules!”
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According to TheWrap, Blum was a fixture of the New York theater community who appeared on Broadway in Neil Simon’s “Lost in Yonkers,” Gore Vidal’s “The Best Man” and many more. Born in New Jersey, Blum reportedly got his start on stage in the early 1970s before making the transition to the screen. He began with a role in the 1983 film “Lovesick” followed by “St. Elsewhere” the following year.
Blum also starred in the movie with actress Rosanna Arquette, who issued a statement on his death as well.
“I’m sad about this. He was really very kind, was always supportive and funny, a gentle man and a great actor who loved the work,” Arquette told the Wrap. “I’m so sad for his family and all the people who love him. This is a tragedy on so many levels. Rest in peace and power Mark Blum.”
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More recently, Blum played Union Bob on the Amazon series “Mozart in the Jungle” and Mr. Mooney in the Netflix drama “You.”


foxnews--2020-03-27--NYC emergency physician: Coronavirus cases rising, we need 'more of everything'

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New York City hospitals are headed toward a critical `` inflection point '' at which they will run out of emergency equipment and critical supplies as they treat a rising number of COVID-19 patients , a local emergency doctor said Friday .
Appearing on `` Fox & Friends , '' Dr. Allon Mordel -- attending physician at NYU Langone and Bellevue Hospital Center 's emergency departments -- said that as some of the nation 's best hospitals are hit by waves @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nothing they do not need .
`` I ca n't tell you on the citywide level what the exact need is , '' Mordel said .
`` I can tell you that cases are still rising .
We are seeing more and more people .
And , if resources stay limited , it 's obviously going to -- there is going to be an inflection point in which we run out . ''
The demand for safety equipment in New York City , the current epicenter of the pandemic in the United States @ @ @ @ @ @ @ week that Mount Sinai West hospital nurses have resorted to wearing trash bags as protection against the virus .
Mordel said that he had the necessary equipment for his last shift , but that he could `` only hope '' he will continue to have enough for the shifts to come .
`` Again , I would tell you we need more of everything .
Because we have to prepare for more of everything .
We have to prepare for more people coming in every single day , '' he explained .
As @ @ @ @ @ @ @ than 85,000 cases in the United States with more than 1,100 deaths .
New York State has more than 39,000 cases , with over 23,000 of those reported in the Big Apple .
There have been over 380 deaths recorded in the state thus far .
CLICK HERE FOR THE FOX NEWS APP '' I do n't think anyone in the world was ready for the expense that this pandemic presented , '' Mordel told the `` Friends '' hosts .
`` I think it caught the entire world by surprise .
And @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for everyone across the board . ''
`` And , I think what we learned from this will translate into a different approach for years to come , '' he continued .
`` And , I can tell you we are seeing things -- the use of technology and platforms like telehealth platforms that have had unprecedented need now that will probably carry on for many years to come . ''

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New York City hospitals are headed toward a critical "inflection point" at which they will run out of emergency equipment and critical supplies as they treat a rising number of COVID-19 patients, a local emergency doctor said Friday.
Appearing on "Fox & Friends," Dr. Allon Mordel -- attending physician at NYU Langone and Bellevue Hospital Center's emergency departments -- said that as some of the nation's best hospitals are hit by waves of incoming coronavirus cases, there is nothing they do not need.
"I can't tell you on the citywide level what the exact need is," Mordel said.
"I can tell you that cases are still rising. We are seeing more and more people. And, if resources stay limited, it's obviously going to -- there is going to be an inflection point in which we run out."
The demand for safety equipment in New York City, the current epicenter of the pandemic in the United States, has reportedly become so dire this week that Mount Sinai West hospital nurses have resorted to wearing trash bags as protection against the virus.
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Mordel said that he had the necessary equipment for his last shift, but that he could "only hope" he will continue to have enough for the shifts to come.
"Again, I would tell you we need more of everything. Because we have to prepare for more of everything. We have to prepare for more people coming in every single day," he explained.
As of Thursday evening, there were more than 85,000 cases in the United States with more than 1,100 deaths. New York State has more than 39,000 cases, with over 23,000 of those reported in the Big Apple. There have been over 380 deaths recorded in the state thus far.
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"I don't think anyone in the world was ready for the expense that this pandemic presented," Mordel told the "Friends" hosts. "I think it caught the entire world by surprise. And, it's been a learning experience for everyone across the board."
"And, I think what we learned from this will translate into a different approach for years to come," he continued. "And, I can tell you we are seeing things -- the use of technology and platforms like telehealth platforms that have had unprecedented need now that will probably carry on for many years to come."


foxnews--2020-03-27--Real ID deadline pushed back a year due to coronavirus, DHS secretary announces

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The Department of Homeland Security announced Thursday it would be delaying the deadline for Americans to apply and receive a Real ID -- a driver 's license or identification card with a gold star in the top right corner -- due to the coronavirus pandemic .
The Trump administration decided on a 12-month delay extending the deadline to get a Real ID until October 1 , 2021 , after Departments of Motor Vehicles across the nation were forced to close as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spread of COVID-19 , including shutting crowded places .
ACTING DHS SECRETARY WOLF : NO 'IMMEDIATE ' PLANS FOR DOMESTIC TRAVEL BAN AMID CORONAVIRUS '' States across the country are temporarily closing or restricting access to DMVs .
This action will preclude millions of people from applying for and receiving their REAL ID , '' Acting DHS Secretary Chad Wolf said in a statement on Twitter .
The Real ID Act was passed by Congress in 2005 in an effort to establish minimum security standards for state-issued driver ’ s licenses and identification @ @ @ @ @ @ @ agencies from accepting licenses and identification cards from states that do not meet these standards for official purposes such as air travel .
The Act was aimed at tightening security measures to obtain an ID post 9/11 , requiring DMVs to ask for more paperwork to prove residency and social security numbers than would have otherwise have been required for a standard license .
`` Extending the deadline will also allow @ DHSgov to work with Congress to implement needed changes to expedite the issuance of REAL IDs once the current health crisis @ @ @ @ @ @ @ HERE FOR THE FOX NEWS APP The slow rollout of the new IDs by the federal government has taken nearly 15 years to implement fully , but all states in the U.S. are mandated to comply with the act by the new deadline .

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The Department of Homeland Security announced Thursday it would be delaying the deadline for Americans to apply and receive a Real ID -- a driver's license or identification card with a gold star in the top right corner -- due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The Trump administration decided on a 12-month delay extending the deadline to get a Real ID until October 1, 2021, after Departments of Motor Vehicles across the nation were forced to close as state officials took precautions to stop the spread of COVID-19, including shutting crowded places.
ACTING DHS SECRETARY WOLF: NO 'IMMEDIATE' PLANS FOR DOMESTIC TRAVEL BAN AMID CORONAVIRUS
"States across the country are temporarily closing or restricting access to DMVs. This action will preclude millions of people from applying for and receiving their REAL ID," Acting DHS Secretary Chad Wolf said in a statement on Twitter.
The Real ID Act was passed by Congress in 2005 in an effort to establish minimum security standards for state-issued driver’s licenses and identification cards. The Act also prohibits federal agencies from accepting licenses and identification cards from states that do not meet these standards for official purposes such as air travel.
The Act was aimed at tightening security measures to obtain an ID post 9/11, requiring DMVs to ask for more paperwork to prove residency and social security numbers than would have otherwise have been required for a standard license.
"Extending the deadline will also allow @DHSgov to work with Congress to implement needed changes to expedite the issuance of REAL IDs once the current health crisis concludes," Wolf said.
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The slow rollout of the new IDs by the federal government has taken nearly 15 years to implement fully, but all states in the U.S. are mandated to comply with the act by the new deadline.


foxnews--2020-03-27--Harry Styles encourages fans to find 'happy moments' during coronavirus pandemic

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Harry Styles is offering his fans some advice .
The 26-year-old singer phoned into an interview with Apple Music 's Zane Lowe , and the pair discussed the coronavirus quarantine .
“ I think we ’ re kind of adjusting to the new normal , ” Styles said , per Us Weekly .
“ I think for a lot of people , the reality ’ s setting in .
… At first , it ’ s like , ‘ Oh , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get to watch movies and eat burritos , ’ and live the kind of meme life .
And then you speak to people around the world … it ’ s really scary.
” The `` Watermelon Sugar '' singer then urged fans to come together to find happiness amid a troubling time .
“ If you ’ re in your house , you get to remove from it a little bit .
But you get that humbling moment where you remember this is a very serious thing , '' Styles said .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to have conversations with friends , laugh and have those happy moments right now … that ’ s the stuff that will get you through everything .
It ’ s a time when everyone is on pause and gets to have a minute to reassess.
” Styles revealed that he 's kept busy by running , meditating and reading , as well as making music .
“ I ’ ve been writing so much , ” he said .
“ I think a lot of powerful music is going to come from that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a need to express themselves through music and writing and film and so many different ways , who are now having a lot of extra time with no distractions '' '' It gives you an ability to have almost a bird ’ s-eye view of the world and your life , '' Styles noted .
Styles recently announced that he has postponed the European leg of his tour until 2021 due to coronavirus concerns .
The cancellation added Styles to a large list of musical acts that have been postponed or canceled in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the spread of coronavirus .
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Harry Styles is offering his fans some advice.
The 26-year-old singer phoned into an interview with Apple Music's Zane Lowe, and the pair discussed the coronavirus quarantine.
“I think we’re kind of adjusting to the new normal,” Styles said, per Us Weekly. “I think for a lot of people, the reality’s setting in. … At first, it’s like, ‘Oh, we’re all in and we get to watch movies and eat burritos,’ and live the kind of meme life. And then you speak to people around the world … it’s really scary.”
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The "Watermelon Sugar" singer then urged fans to come together to find happiness amid a troubling time.
“If you’re in your house, you get to remove from it a little bit. But you get that humbling moment where you remember this is a very serious thing," Styles said.
He added: "It’s important to have conversations with friends, laugh and have those happy moments right now … that’s the stuff that will get you through everything. It’s a time when everyone is on pause and gets to have a minute to reassess.”
Styles revealed that he's kept busy by running, meditating and reading, as well as making music.
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“I’ve been writing so much,” he said. “I think a lot of powerful music is going to come from that because ultimately you have people who have a need to express themselves through music and writing and film and so many different ways, who are now having a lot of extra time with no distractions"
"It gives you an ability to have almost a bird’s-eye view of the world and your life," Styles noted.
Styles recently announced that he has postponed the European leg of his tour until 2021 due to coronavirus concerns.
The cancellation added Styles to a large list of musical acts that have been postponed or canceled in recent weeks in an effort to slow the spread of coronavirus.
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Blake Shelton, Miley Cyrus, Cher and more have had to cancel or postpone tours and performances.


foxnews--2020-03-27--Nashville woman, 21, regrets coronavirus video after falling ill herself: report

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Coronavirus was something that happened to other people , a 21-year-old Nashville , Tenn. , woman said recently in a video to her followers online .
Two days later , Ireland Tate learned she was wrong — she tested positive for the virus , also known as COVID-19 .
Now she ’ s quarantined inside her parents ’ home with painful symptoms and is urging other young adults to take the virus threat seriously .
TENNESSEE MAN WITH CORONAVIRUS DESCRIBES LIFE @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not be affecting you , you could be affecting someone ’ s grandma or grandpa or aunt or uncle or sister , ” Tate said , according to FOX 17 of Nashville .
Previously , Tate had scoffed online about the idea of social distancing – staying at least six feet away from others to avoid either catching the virus or spreading it as an asymptomatic carrier .
“ So , I ’ m aware that we ’ re supposed to be self-quarantining and social distancing all these things to keep everyone safe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Tate had said in a video .
“ I just don ’ t think that I ’ m going to get the virus.
” In a subsequent video she described the effects of the illness .
“ It feels like someone is sitting on my chest at all times .
It ’ s really hard to breathe .
I ’ ve coughed until my throat has bled , ” Tate said later , according to FOX 17 .
Tate said she believes she caught the virus after going out with a group @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the city ’ s directives against group gatherings .
As of Wednesday , Tennessee had 224 confirmed cases of coronavirus involving adults age 21-30 , the station reported .
Dr. James Hildreth , president of Meharry Medical College , who serves on the city ’ s coronavirus task force , said Tate ’ s case should be a warning sign to others .
“ There are still those who only believe that the virus affects those who are elderly and with underlying conditions , ” Hildreth told FOX 17 .
“ That ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ here for more from FOX 17 Nashville .

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Coronavirus was something that happened to other people, a 21-year-old Nashville, Tenn., woman said recently in a video to her followers online.
Two days later, Ireland Tate learned she was wrong — she tested positive for the virus, also known as COVID-19.
Now she’s quarantined inside her parents’ home with painful symptoms and is urging other young adults to take the virus threat seriously.
TENNESSEE MAN WITH CORONAVIRUS DESCRIBES LIFE AS 'PATIENT ZERO'
“While it may not be affecting you, you could be affecting someone’s grandma or grandpa or aunt or uncle or sister,” Tate said, according to FOX 17 of Nashville.
Previously, Tate had scoffed online about the idea of social distancing – staying at least six feet away from others to avoid either catching the virus or spreading it as an asymptomatic carrier.
“So, I’m aware that we’re supposed to be self-quarantining and social distancing all these things to keep everyone safe. Cool. I get it,” Tate had said in a video. “I just don’t think that I’m going to get the virus.”
In a subsequent video she described the effects of the illness.
“It feels like someone is sitting on my chest at all times. It’s really hard to breathe. I’ve coughed until my throat has bled,” Tate said later, according to FOX 17.
Tate said she believes she caught the virus after going out with a group of friends who were intent on defying the city’s directives against group gatherings.
As of Wednesday, Tennessee had 224 confirmed cases of coronavirus involving adults age 21-30, the station reported.
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Dr. James Hildreth, president of Meharry Medical College, who serves on the city’s coronavirus task force, said Tate’s case should be a warning sign to others.
“There are still those who only believe that the virus affects those who are elderly and with underlying conditions,” Hildreth told FOX 17. “That’s clearly not the case.”
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foxnews--2020-03-27--Animal shelters pull out the stops to find pets homes during coronavirus outbreak

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TAVARES , Fla. – Ellie the cat and her feline friend Willa recently arrived at the Lake County Animal Shelter in Tavares , Fla .
It was a long road — but you would never know it judging by their personalities .
`` Both are very affectionate girls , '' Whitney Boylston , director of the Lake County Animal Shelter , told Fox News .
`` They both love attention and snuggle times . ''
Ellie was a stray , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ week .
Both ended up in the care of Boylston 's team , which on any given day has hundreds of animals in their shelter .
The Humane Society of the United States told Fox News that pet homelessness is always a concern , claiming that nationwide 6.5 million pets will go through shelters annually .
DOG , EXCITED BECAUSE OWNER IS 'HOME FOR QUARANTINE , ' SPRAINS TAIL FROM TOO MUCH WAGGING But as coronavirus continues to spread and shut down large parts of the country , animal experts fear that the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ animals .
If left unaddressed , shelters across the United States could be at risk of severe overcrowding .
“ This is an issue all the time , but it becomes more acute during COVID-19 , ” said Kitty Block , the CEO and president of the Humane Society of the United States .
“ If people financially are running into difficulties caring for their animal , they ’ ll get surrendered to shelters .
Or , if there are family members that become ill and can ’ t take care of their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have in their home.
” Block added that the potential problem is amplified because the CDC is urging Americans to stay home , which makes in-person adoptions difficult or , in some cases , impossible .
So , many animal shelters are working to get ahead of the problem , and are trying new , more innovative tactics in order to find pet-loving homes for the animals in their care .
Lake County , for example , is now offering an online service to view and select pets .
Prospective owners can then @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it is a good fit , and if it is , the shelter will deliver right to the new owner 's door via the aptly named `` cuddle shuttle . ''
These new approaches have made an impact , with dozens of animals finding new homes this month , including Ellie and Willa .
Both went to a Lake County woman named Tawnya McDonie , who initially only planned to take one cat .
But , after she heard the shelter 's call for help , she opted to take two .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ McDonie .
`` I would take every one if I could .
But , in this time when people are dumping their animals , I decided to give two a home . ''
For the time being , Lake County Animal Shelter is operating in a much better position .
`` Our shelter census is actually lower today than it 's been in a very long time , '' said Boylston .
Out in Arizona , Maricopa County Animal Care and Control is using similar innovative services , while also flooding social media @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
As a result , over 400 animals have been placed and many of their kennels are now empty .
`` I have never seen a community come together like this for the animals , '' Mary Martin , the organization 's director told Fox News .
`` Hundreds of animals have gotten out of the shelter in the last week or so , to the point I have seen open buildings and open wings with just a few animals in them .
It ’ s the first time we ’ ve ever @ @ @ @ @ @ @ however , that her team still has plenty of work to do because they are restricted as to what animals they can take in .
Due to coronavirus , she said they are unable to take cats or surrendered dogs , and can only accept stray dogs , which coincides with the Arizona state mandate .
`` We 're off to a wonderful start , but we 're not out of the woods yet , '' said Martin .
For the time being , she encourages residents who come across a stray animal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to do so .
RELATED : Coronavirus outbreak may cause more adoptable pets to be euthanized , animal advocates say In the short term , the rate of animals entering foster care has skyrocketed as well .
A report from the organization Petpoint , which aggregates data from 1,191 animal welfare organizations , shows a 93 percent increase in animals going to foster care compared to the week prior .
Best Friends Animal Society , an animal advocacy group that also operates adoption centers around the country , has seen this trend firsthand @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 10 animals into foster care a week , but placed 62 from March 16 to March 20 .
They are asking that more follow suit .
“ There are so many dogs and cats who would love to spend this time with you and your family , and the need to support our local shelters has never been greater , ” said Julie Castle , chief executive officer for Best Friends Animal Society , in a statement issued to Fox News .
“ For many people who are working remotely from home for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be difficult to adjust to .
Having a pet for company can help make you happier , more comfortable and even more productive , ” she noted .
Like Martin and Block , Castle believes that there is still more to be done .
Her prediction is that if COVID-19 continues to hamper the economy , the need to place animals will continue to grow .
That 's why her team will continue to find innovative ways to place pets and offset the demand as well .
CLICK HERE FOR THE FOX NEWS @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seeing the early signs of the economic ramifications around COVID-19 , such as people losing their jobs or housing and having urgent surrender needs , '' said Castle .
`` We are projecting that this is probably the bigger , longer-term threat . ''

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TAVARES, Fla. – Ellie the cat and her feline friend Willa recently arrived at the Lake County Animal Shelter in Tavares, Fla. It was a long road — but you would never know it judging by their personalities.
"Both are very affectionate girls," Whitney Boylston, director of the Lake County Animal Shelter, told Fox News. "They both love attention and snuggle times."
CLICK HERE FOR FULL CORONAVIRUS COVERAGE
Ellie was a stray, and Willa's owner just passed away last week. Both ended up in the care of Boylston's team, which on any given day has hundreds of animals in their shelter.
The Humane Society of the United States told Fox News that pet homelessness is always a concern, claiming that nationwide 6.5 million pets will go through shelters annually.
DOG, EXCITED BECAUSE OWNER IS 'HOME FOR QUARANTINE,' SPRAINS TAIL FROM TOO MUCH WAGGING
But as coronavirus continues to spread and shut down large parts of the country, animal experts fear that the nation will see an uptick in surrendered animals. If left unaddressed, shelters across the United States could be at risk of severe overcrowding.
“This is an issue all the time, but it becomes more acute during COVID-19,” said Kitty Block, the CEO and president of the Humane Society of the United States. “If people financially are running into difficulties caring for their animal, they’ll get surrendered to shelters. Or, if there are family members that become ill and can’t take care of their dog or cat or the pets they have in their home.”
Block added that the potential problem is amplified because the CDC is urging Americans to stay home, which makes in-person adoptions difficult or, in some cases, impossible.
So, many animal shelters are working to get ahead of the problem, and are trying new, more innovative tactics in order to find pet-loving homes for the animals in their care.
Lake County, for example, is now offering an online service to view and select pets. Prospective owners can then Facetime with the animal to see if it is a good fit, and if it is, the shelter will deliver right to the new owner's door via the aptly named "cuddle shuttle."
These new approaches have made an impact, with dozens of animals finding new homes this month, including Ellie and Willa. Both went to a Lake County woman named Tawnya McDonie, who initially only planned to take one cat. But, after she heard the shelter's call for help, she opted to take two.
"I'm a sucker!" exclaimed McDonie. "I would take every one if I could. But, in this time when people are dumping their animals, I decided to give two a home."
For the time being, Lake County Animal Shelter is operating in a much better position.
"Our shelter census is actually lower today than it's been in a very long time," said Boylston.
Out in Arizona, Maricopa County Animal Care and Control is using similar innovative services, while also flooding social media with calls for foster homes and adoptions. As a result, over 400 animals have been placed and many of their kennels are now empty.
"I have never seen a community come together like this for the animals," Mary Martin, the organization's director told Fox News. "Hundreds of animals have gotten out of the shelter in the last week or so, to the point I have seen open buildings and open wings with just a few animals in them. It’s the first time we’ve ever seen this."
Martin cautioned, however, that her team still has plenty of work to do because they are restricted as to what animals they can take in. Due to coronavirus, she said they are unable to take cats or surrendered dogs, and can only accept stray dogs, which coincides with the Arizona state mandate.
"We're off to a wonderful start, but we're not out of the woods yet," said Martin. For the time being, she encourages residents who come across a stray animal to temporarily house it themselves if safe to do so.
RELATED: Coronavirus outbreak may cause more adoptable pets to be euthanized, animal advocates say
In the short term, the rate of animals entering foster care has skyrocketed as well. A report from the organization Petpoint, which aggregates data from 1,191 animal welfare organizations, shows a 93 percent increase in animals going to foster care compared to the week prior.
Best Friends Animal Society, an animal advocacy group that also operates adoption centers around the country, has seen this trend firsthand. Their office in Atlanta typically puts 10 animals into foster care a week, but placed 62 from March 16 to March 20.
They are asking that more follow suit.
“There are so many dogs and cats who would love to spend this time with you and your family, and the need to support our local shelters has never been greater,” said Julie Castle, chief executive officer for Best Friends Animal Society, in a statement issued to Fox News.
“For many people who are working remotely from home for the first time, the isolation may be difficult to adjust to. Having a pet for company can help make you happier, more comfortable and even more productive,” she noted.
Like Martin and Block, Castle believes that there is still more to be done. Her prediction is that if COVID-19 continues to hamper the economy, the need to place animals will continue to grow. That's why her team will continue to find innovative ways to place pets and offset the demand as well.
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"Unfortunately, we're already seeing the early signs of the economic ramifications around COVID-19, such as people losing their jobs or housing and having urgent surrender needs," said Castle. "We are projecting that this is probably the bigger, longer-term threat."