The NewsWorthy Relaxing Restrictions, Low-Cost Ventilators & New iPhone (+ Talking Treatments & Testing) - Thursday, April 16th, 2020
The news to know for Thursday, April 16th, 2020!
What to know today about President Trump's expected announcement involving plans to reopen some states.
Also, a new report about China's government explains how just six days could have made a difference in this pandemic.
Plus, we're talking about a new planet, a new iPhone and a new role for Lyft drivers...
Those stories and more in less than 10 minutes!
Then, hang out after the news for Thing to Know Thursday's bonus interview about COVID-19 treatments and testing with a doctor on the frontlines of the fight.
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Sources:
Trump Guidelines for Reopening: CNN, CNBC
CDC Director Guidance: Reuters, GMA
More Testing Needed: NYT, WSJ, WaPo
COVID-19 Cases/Death Toll: Johns Hopkins
Face Coverings Exec. Orders: Maryland Gov, New York Gov
WHO Reacts to Funding Cuts: Axios, Bloomberg, Reuters
Leaders Condemn Cuts: AMA
Pompeo Defends Trump: Fox News
China Warning Delay: AP
Warren Endorses Biden & VP Considerations: AP, WaPo, NBC News
New Planet Discovered: TechCrunch, Engagdet, CNN
FDA Approves Low-Cost Ventilator: University of Minnesota, TechCrunch
Lyft Essential Deliveries: TechCrunch, Fast Company, Press Release
Apple Unveils new iPhone: The Verge, AP
Apple Maps Tracks Social Distancing: CNBC, Press Release, Website, TechCrunch
Gates Foundation Grants: Business Insider, Gates Foundation