Coronavirus live updates: NYC mayor responds to overwhelming arrests of black people for social distancing violations

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Coronavirus live updates: NYC mayor responds to overwhelming arrests of black people for social distancing violations
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CORONAVIRUS LATEST: — U.S. death toll tops 75,000. — Unemployment rate skyrockets to 14.7%. — Former homeland security adviser warns of 'red flags' in more rural communities. — Drug maker says coronavirus vaccine trial could begin in weeks.

The U.S. economy lost a staggering 20.5 million jobs in April. The report is one of the first snapshots to show the extent of the economic devastation wrought by the COVID-19 pandemic.A sign stands outside the Department of Labor's headquarters in Washington, D.C., May 6, 2020.8:24 a.m.: 'Red flags' in more rural communities, says former homeland security adviser

Bossert did offer some good news, saying that the numbers in the U.S. are relatively low when you combine New York totals with other states. New York currently has the highest number of infections in the country. Data of citywide arrests, released by police, showed a similar trend: black people made up 68% of at least 120 arrests from March 16 to May 5, while Hispanic people made up 24%.We HAVE TO do better and we WILL," the mayor wrote.Gonzalez said the"disturbing images of arrests for social distancing throughout our city serve to erode the progress that has been made in enhancing police accountability and strengthening trust in our criminal justice system.

Moderna's chief medical officer Dr. Tal Zaks told ABC News that the next phase would begin dosing “very shortly,” which he said means in a matter of weeks. This puts the company on track to launch Phase 3 this summer.

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