JUST IN: Deaths in the U.S. 'are likely to continue to rise in the coming weeks' if social distancing isn't strongly maintained, according to a CDC analysis.
3:56 p.m.: Deaths in US 'likely to continue to rise' in coming weeks: CDC
The current death toll in the U.S. is at least 57,812, according to data compiled by Johns Hopkins University. A pregnant woman wearing a protective suit and a mask crosses the streets in the Elmhurst neighborhood of Queens, April 27, 2020 in New York City. "Everyone has said we need to see downward trends, yes it has flattened out but we have not seen a downward trend there," the governor said.Baker announced that the state will create an economic reopening advisory board to develop a plan for a phased reopening. The board will be led by Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito, and City of Lawrence Mayor Dan Rivera.Alabama will begin to ease some of its restrictions on Thursday, with some businesses allowed to reopen.
The last time that number was below 1,000 statewide was at the end of March. In New York City, March 22 was the last day thePeople watch as U.S. Navy Blue Angels and U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds demonstration teams participate in a midday flyover of New York City region as part of the "America Strong" tour of U.S. cities to honor first responders and essential workers during the outbreak of the coronavirus disease in the U.S. April 28, 2020.
"Again, I know it's emotion, and I know people are feeling emotional," he said."But emotions can't drive a reopening process, right? We're talking about infection rates. We're talking about hospital capacity." Tokyo 2020 President Yoshiro Mori said the Olympic Games will be canceled if the coronavirus pandemic is not over by next summer, according to an interview published Tuesday in Japanese newspaper Nikkan Sports.
When asked whether the Tokyo Games would be postponed again if the pandemic was still going on next summer, Mori was quoted as saying:"No. In that case, it's canceled."9:07 a.m.: Official responds to backlash over White House's testing plan MORE: 'Road map' to recovery report: 20 million coronavirus tests per day needed to fully open economy
Adm. Brett Giroir, assistant secretary for health at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services appears on "Good Morning America," April 28, 2020.Giroir, who is also a medical doctor, said using the Defense Production Act is"not necessary" for most circumstances"because there is maximum production, all the industry are working together." The 1950 wartime law requires private companies to prioritize any product orders from the federal government over others.
On average, test results are available online via the company's secure patient portal one to two days after the blood draw. Consumers will have the opportunity to speak with a licensed physician about their results, according to a press release from Quest Diagnostics.
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