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May 13, 2020 • 39min

Los Angeles County likely to remain under stay-at-home order through July; Fauci: United States death toll "Almost certainty higher" than 81,000+ reported; Coronavirus model touted by White House now projects 147,000 United States deaths by August 4th;

United States coronavirus death toll nearing 82,000; Fauci warns of ignoring guidelines on reopening: "Real risk you will trigger an outbreak that you will not be able to control; Fauci, other top health officials urge more testing after Trump declared "We have prevailed" on testing; Fauci: "Going in right direction," but outbreak not controlled; Businesses reopening despite health experts' warnings; At least 48 states will be partially reopened after this week; New York mayor: Changes unlikely before early June; CNN poll: Majorities say government doing poor job, worse to come; Union: Thousands of meat plant workers infected or exposed; Fauci: "Bridge too far" to expect vaccine by fall school term; Disney World accepting July hotel reservations; Major league baseball preparing for short season; Fauci warns of "suffering and death" if United States reopens too soon; GOP's Romney slams Trump administration response to virus, says United States testing rate "nothing to celebrate"; Fauci pushes back on Senator Paul's demand that schools reopen, "We out to be very careful" when it comes to children; Pence seen for the first time wearing a mask when arriving at White House; HHS official predicts "40 to 50 million tests per month" by September; South Dakota sees steepest jump in new cases on week-to-week basis; South Dakota reports hundreds of new cases over past days; South Dakota not under a stay-at-home order; Wuhan, China, to test millions after new virus outbreak; Everyone in Wuhan to be tested over 10-day period; South Korea tracing people who visited virus hot spot; 10,000+ tested after new outbreak in South Korea; Germany reports surge in coronavirus cases; Germany sees major outbreaks in meat processing plants; Putin's spokesman hospitalized with coronavirus; Russia reporting 10,000+ new coronavirus infections a day; Patients die in Russian hospital fires caused by ventilators;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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May 12, 2020 • 41min

Trump plays down spread of virus in West Wing; Trump accuses Obama of a crime, doesn't say what it is; Trump claims anyone who wants a test can get one; Trump asks Asian-American reporter to "ask China" about coronavirus deaths;

Trump: "We have prevailed on testing"; Trump says numbers are coming down substantially as United States deaths surpass 80,000; Trump walks out of news conference after heated exchange with reporter; New memo directs white house staffers entering the west wing to wear a mask; Fauci, heads of CDC and FDA quarantining after virus exposure; Key model raises projected United States death toll to 137,000 by August as states see "explosive increases in mobility"; Trump administration announces $11 billion going to states to support coronavirus testing; Minnesota projected to remain at peak of cases for two weeks;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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May 9, 2020 • 38min

Virus hits the West Wing: two staffers close to Trump and Pence test positive this week; California loosening some restrictions today, will issue guidance on next phase Tuesday; At least 47 states partially reopening by Sunday amid concerns of fueling sec

20.5 million jobs lost in April, worst in U.S. history; At least 47 states partially reopening by Sunday amid concerns of fueling second wave of virus; U.S. coronavirus death toll surpasses 76,000; Trump claims jobs "will be back very soon" as top advisor warns worst is yet to come; Federal agency says removal of vaccine chief may have been retaliation; Pence staffer tests positive for covid one day after Trump valet revealed to have virus; Some meat plants reopening despite outbreaks; Study: travel into Georgia spiked after reopening; California's first community-spread case of coronavirus originated from a nail salon; California the first state borrowing from Federal GOVT to pay unemployment benefits; Dr. Murray: Rise of mobility likely leading to increased transmission; Key model forecasts 134,000 U.S. deaths by early August; Doctors raise concerns about distribution of coronavirus drug; No comprehensive plan for distribution of Remdesivir; Study: Remdesivir reduced some hospital stays by 4 days; U.S. GOVT has few answers on how hospitals will get Remdesivir; Only enough Remdesivir for about 200,000 patients; U.S. unemployment soars to 14.7%, worst since Great Depression; Unemployment rate for black Americans 16.7%; Unemployment rate among Hispanics 18.9%; Steepest job losses in leisure and hospitality industries; Russia cancels VE Day parade as new coronavirus cases spike; New questions about truthfulness of Russian GOVT virus info; British PM compares coronavirus crisis to WWII; U.K. considering when to change "stay at home" messaging; Questions emerge about accuracy of Mexico's death count.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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May 8, 2020 • 38min

White House rejects CDC guidelines for safe reopening as United States death toll surpasses 75,000; Valet to President Trump tests positive for coronavirus; Federal government not tracking antibody testing from all states;

Personal valet to President Trump tests positive for coronavirus, Trump has since tested negative; White House becomes epicenter of culture war over wearing face masks; 44 states partially reopening by Sunday as new cases climb in at least 19 states; Justice Department drops case against Michael Flynn; 3.2 million Americans file new unemployment claims, more than 33 million claims since mid-March; Trump says he'll be tested daily after White House valet tests positive; New York governor: "We are going through hell, but we'll keep on going"; Three major pork plants reopening after outbreaks; FDA clears new vaccine for expanded trial; Rhode Island governor not extending stay-at-home order, will begin reopening state this weekend; Rhode Island governor: "The economic devastation in this state and every state around this country is untenable"; Rhode Island governor clears way for shops to reopen: Theaters, bowling alleys, museums, gyms, salons, barber shops remain closed; Rhode Island joins with other states to buy critical medical supplies; Providence mayor: "Socially shame" people not wearing masks; Justice Department files to drop case against Michael Flynn, Court still must approve; Justice Department: Flynn's questioning was "untethered to" and "unjustified by" FBI's counter-intel probe; New White House press secretary once called out Trump for "racist statement"; Dr. Gupta answers your questions about the virus;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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May 7, 2020 • 38min

White House: Notion that everyone needs to be tested is "nonsensical"; Study: Blood thinner may help with severe coronavirus cases; At least 43 states partially reopening as new hot spots emerge across United States;

White House: Dr. Fauci house testimony was blacked because lawmakers didn't act in good faith; White House holds briefing as United States coronavirus deaths top 72,000; Trump says Fauci and Birx will continue on coronavirus task force as he reverses course on disbanding it; At least 43 states partially reopening as new hot spots emerge across United States; New York Governor Cuomo: "You have states that are opening where you still are on the incline, I think that's a mistake"; Study: Coronavirus killing more African Americans than any other group in United States; Delaware governor announces limited reopening Friday; Delaware governor: "We are seeing the curve flattening out"; Delaware seeing hot spots in poultry plants; Delaware governor: Stay-at-home order is in effect until May 15 "or until the public health threat is eliminated"; Study: 29 percent of patients on ventilators died with blood thinners compared to 69 percent without blood thinners dying; Former CDC director: As bad as this has been, it's "just the beginning"; United States coronavirus deaths surpasses 72,000, cases top 1.2 million; California governor: Some retail shops can begin to reopen Friday; Study: 90 percent of those who tested positive for virus reported being unable to work from home; The new normal: Masks, distancing, no handshakes; Russian doctors mysteriously fall out of windows after criticizing working conditions, virus response; As cases spread, Putin to lead virus management for first time; Germany pushing ahead on Human trials of potential vaccine; Germany begins easing lockdown restrictions; German soccer league to resume play this month; China: United States "smear campaign" is a republican political strategy; Children in Wuhan return to school; Dr. Gupta answers your questions about the virus;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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May 6, 2020 • 38min

More states reopening as death toll tops 70,000; Ousted vaccine director files whistleblower complaint saying his early coronavirus warnings were ignored; Death toll in Britain surpasses Italy, highest in Europe;Dr. Gupta answers questions about the virus

Pence: White House may disband coronavirus task force around end of May; Trump visits Arizona as experts warn about easing restrictions; Ousted vaccine director files whistleblower complaint saying his early coronavirus warnings were ignored, to testify to congress next week; Trump says Fauci can testify before GOP senate panel, but not Democratic house; Trump spy chief nominee: Pandemic and its origins must be intel's immediate focus; Trump: Task force did "great job" but now looking at safety and economy; Fauci on reopening: "How much suffering are you willing to accept?"; Key model doubles United States death toll to 134,000 by August; New York Governor: "The faster we reopen... The higher the human cost"; First United States participants in experimental vaccine study get doses; New York governor urges congress to pass bill aiding state and local governments; Trump: We have to get our country open even though some people will be affected badly; Virginia governor: Probably will start easing restrictions May 15; French doctors find coronavirus case from December; Italy allows restaurant takeout in phased reopening;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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May 5, 2020 • 38min

Key model forecasts 134,000 United States deaths, almost double last estimate; Trump administration privately projects 3,000 daily deaths as cases rise to 200,000 per day by early June; Dr. Murray: Rise of mobility likely leading to increased transmission

Source: Trump administration internal estimate says 3,000 United States deaths a day by June; At least 42 states will be partially reopened this week; Trump publicly raises projected United States death toll: could hit 100,000; China pushes back against United States claims that coronavirus originated from Wuhan lab; Trump attacks Bush 43's message of unity; Trump administration moves to further limit coronavirus task force members from testifying to congress; California governor: Retail shops can begin to reopen Friday; More states reopening as death toll tops 68,000; Trump: "Very confident" vaccine will be available by end of year; FDA shifts policy to require antibody test markers to promptly seek emergency use authorization; Boston mayor expects number of cases in city to surpass 10,000 today; Growing concern about outdoor crowds and lack of distancing after warmer weekend; Florida begins first phase of reopening; Florida allowing restaurants, retailers, parks, beaches to reopen except in 3 biggest counties; Miami beach closes park due to nearly 8,000 social distancing and face coverings violations; Texas reopening despite weekend spike in new cases; Texas reopening as new coronavirus cases drop after four straight days of 1,000+; Dr. Gupta answers your questions about the virus;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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May 2, 2020 • 38min

FDA authorizes emergency use of Remdesivir to treat Coronavirus, More than 30 states ease restrictions as death toll climbs, U.S. and China play the blame game over Coronavirus outbreak

CDC report: limited testing and continued travel fueled early Coronavirus transmission in U.S., U.S. death toll surpasses 64,000, Fauci warns of "significant risk" as 30+ states ease restrictions, CDC report: Mardi Gras and other large events near end of February sped the spread of virus in U.S., Source: Trump was told "majority" of intel community believes Coronavirus came out of a Chinese lab, Ohio, Louisiana, Michigan extend stay-at-home orders, California governor Newsom says he's "days away" from lifting some stay-at-home restrictions, New York governor: schools to be closed the rest of the academic year, New York City mayor apologizes for singling out Jewish community after crowded funeral, Dr. Sanjay Gupta answers your questions about the virusTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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May 1, 2020 • 39min

Stay-At-Home orders in seven states expiring tonight; Sources: Trump administration drawing up plans to punish China for coronavirus pandemic;Dr. Fauci: FDA moving "really quickly" to approve drug Remdesivir to treat coronavirus;

CDC may advise schools, churches, restaurants to make big changes as they begin to reopen; Fauci: United States goal to manufacture vaccine by January; United States coronavirus death toll nearing 62,000; California governor orders Orange County beaches closed after crowds; 30 million have filed new jobless claims since mid-March; At least 31 states moving to reopen despite deaths, warnings; Federal guidelines on social distancing expire tonight; Los Angeles offers free testing to all residents; Trump: I've done a "spectacular job" as United States deaths near 62,000; Pence wears a mask during visit to GM plant after failing to cover his face at Mayo Clinic; New Jersey Governor Murphy: "Productive and broad discussion" today with Trump; Wolf with principal investigator in Remdesivir study; Remdesivir trial shows "positive effect" on recovery time; Ohio reopening faces new test: Angry business owners; Barron Trump's private school keeping funds from federal loan program;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Apr 30, 2020 • 44min

New York Times: FDA expected to issue emergency authorization for remdesivir; Administration launching "operation warp speed" to accelerate development of vaccine; Florida governor announces plan to reopen businesses;

Fauci: Early studies show remdesivir can block coronavirus effects; States reopening despite not meeting 14 days of declining cases; Soon: Florida government to announce details of reopening; United States coronavirus death toll surpasses 60,000; New York City mayor apologizes for singling out Jewish community after crowded funeral; United States economy shrinks by nearly 5 percent in first quarter, worst drop since height of the 2008 financial crisis; Trump orders meat plants to stay open despite outbreaks amid over United States food supply chain; Kushner calls Trump administration's coronavirus response "a great success story" as deaths near 60,000; Top administration official: "no way" Trump's claim of five million tests a day can be carried out; Fauci: Remdesivir trial shows "clear-cut" effect in treating coronavirus; Vice President Pence criticized for not wearing mask during Mayo Clinic visit; Sources: Trump erupted at campaign manager over sliding poll numbers as he fumes over coronavirus criticism; Fauci: Early Remdesivir trial shows patients had lower mortality rate; Fauci: Early Remdesivir trial shows "significant, positive effect"; Fauci: Early Remdesivir trial shows drug can cut recovery time; Fauci: Date from Remdesivir study shows recovery time improved from 15 days to 11; Trump on testing: "I don't know that all of that's even necessary"; Trump: Amount of tests being produced might not be necessary; Tampa Bay Times: Florida State officials asked medical examiners to hold data; What it takes for states to reopen now;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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