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Coronavirus Live Updates: As Toll Mounts, Lawmakers Look to Next Phase of Response Coronavirus Live Updates: As Toll Mounts, Lawmakers Look to Next Phase of Response
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As the toll of the coronavirus continued to mount — overwhelming hospitals and sickening health care workers, spreading through jails, playing havoc with the economy and making deadly inroads in more cities — federal lawmakers and Trump administration officials turned their attention Monday to new measures to try to contain the fallout.As the toll of the coronavirus continued to mount — overwhelming hospitals and sickening health care workers, spreading through jails, playing havoc with the economy and making deadly inroads in more cities — federal lawmakers and Trump administration officials turned their attention Monday to new measures to try to contain the fallout.
In a sign of how fast the virus is upending life in the United States that officials in Washington, where a $2 trillion stabilization plan was signed into law on Friday, were already beginning to chart the next phase of the government’s response on Monday. In a sign of how fast the virus is upending life in the United States, officials in Washington were already beginning to chart the next phase of the government’s response on Monday — just days after enacting a $2 trillion stabilization plan, the largest economic stimulus package in modern American history.
“We have to pass another bill that goes to meeting the need more substantially than we have,” Speaker Nancy Pelosi of California said on Sunday, ticking off a list of Democratic priorities, including increased protections for workers on the front lines and a further expansion of the paid sick leave provisions approved in previous legislation.“We have to pass another bill that goes to meeting the need more substantially than we have,” Speaker Nancy Pelosi of California said on Sunday, ticking off a list of Democratic priorities, including increased protections for workers on the front lines and a further expansion of the paid sick leave provisions approved in previous legislation.
President Trump — who retreated Sunday from his earlier hope get the country back to normal by Easter after public health experts warned that lifting the social distance guidelines too soon could lead to far more deaths — continued to express optimism. Mr. Trump said Monday that he and his advisers expected the number of people who test positive to peak around Easter, though he cited no data to back up his claim. President Trump — who retreated Sunday from his earlier hope to get the country back to normal by Easter after public health experts warned that lifting the social distance guidelines too soon could lead to far more deaths — continued to express optimism. Mr. Trump said Monday that he and his advisers expected the number of people who test positive to peak around Easter, though he cited no data to back up his claim.
”That’s going to be the highest point, we think, and then it’s going to start coming down from there,” Mr. Trump said during an interview on Fox & Friends. “That will be a day of celebration, and we just want to do it right so we picked the end of April.” “That’s going to be the highest point, we think, and then it’s going to start coming down from there,” Mr. Trump said during an interview on Fox & Friends. “That will be a day of celebration, and we just want to do it right so we picked the end of April.”
But there were few signs of the virus abating.But there were few signs of the virus abating.
A 1,000-bed Navy hospital ship, the Comfort, docked in Manhattan Monday morning to free up beds in the city’s overwhelmed hospitals so they can treat more coronavirus patients. A small field hospital was being constructed in tents in Central Park. And in hospitals and clinics around the city, typically dispassionate medical professionals are feeling panicked as increasing numbers of their colleagues get sick.A 1,000-bed Navy hospital ship, the Comfort, docked in Manhattan Monday morning to free up beds in the city’s overwhelmed hospitals so they can treat more coronavirus patients. A small field hospital was being constructed in tents in Central Park. And in hospitals and clinics around the city, typically dispassionate medical professionals are feeling panicked as increasing numbers of their colleagues get sick.
The economic toll continued to be staggering. Macy’s, which also owns Bloomingdale’s and Bluemercury, said on Monday that with stores closed and sales down it would furlough the majority of its employees this week. Macy’s had 130,000 part-time and full-time employees as of Feb. 2. And oil prices hit their lowest levels since 2002 on Monday as Brent crude, the international benchmark, fell nearly 6 percent to $23.50 a barrel and West Texas Intermediate, the U.S. marker, briefly fell below $20. The economic toll continued to be staggering. Macy’s, which also owns Bloomingdale’s and Bluemercury, said on Monday that with stores closed and sales down it would furlough the majority of its employees this week. Macy’s had 130,000 part-time and full-time employees as of Feb. 2. And oil prices hit their lowest levels since 2002 on Monday as Brent crude, the international benchmark, fell nearly 6 percent to $23.50 a barrel and West Texas Intermediate, the U.S. marker, briefly fell below $20.
The sharp economic contraction caused by the spreading coronavirus epidemic is causing demand for oil, the world’s largest source of energy, to evaporateThe sharp economic contraction caused by the spreading coronavirus epidemic is causing demand for oil, the world’s largest source of energy, to evaporate
In jails and prisons, where social distancing is impossible and sanitizer is widely banned, authorities across the country have moved to release thousands of inmates to try to slow the infection, but the infections continued. The Rikers Island jail complex in New York City had at least 139 confirmed cases of the virus. A week ago, the Cook County jail in Chicago had two diagnoses; by Sunday, 101 inmates and a dozen sheriff’s deputies had tested positive. And at least 38 inmates and employees in the federal prison system have the virus, with one prisoner dead in Louisiana.In jails and prisons, where social distancing is impossible and sanitizer is widely banned, authorities across the country have moved to release thousands of inmates to try to slow the infection, but the infections continued. The Rikers Island jail complex in New York City had at least 139 confirmed cases of the virus. A week ago, the Cook County jail in Chicago had two diagnoses; by Sunday, 101 inmates and a dozen sheriff’s deputies had tested positive. And at least 38 inmates and employees in the federal prison system have the virus, with one prisoner dead in Louisiana.
And in Detroit, an American city that has seen more than its share of struggles in recent years, the virus was posing a new, lethal test. In less than two weeks, 35 people with the virus have died there. The police chief tested positive for the virus, and more than 500 police officers are in quarantine.And in Detroit, an American city that has seen more than its share of struggles in recent years, the virus was posing a new, lethal test. In less than two weeks, 35 people with the virus have died there. The police chief tested positive for the virus, and more than 500 police officers are in quarantine.
“Everybody is starting to understand that this virus is looking for more hosts,” Mayor Mike Duggan of Detroit said in an interview. “Even if you’re young and healthy.”“Everybody is starting to understand that this virus is looking for more hosts,” Mayor Mike Duggan of Detroit said in an interview. “Even if you’re young and healthy.”
By Sunday evening, with more than 5,400 cases, Michigan was fourth in known cases among the states, behind New York, New Jersey and California.By Sunday evening, with more than 5,400 cases, Michigan was fourth in known cases among the states, behind New York, New Jersey and California.
Struggling to give its beleaguered medical workers a fighting chance to combat a virus that has torn through their own ranks in recent weeks, Spanish officials said on Monday that they would impose even more rigorous restrictions on residents’ movements, calling for a national period of “hibernation.”Struggling to give its beleaguered medical workers a fighting chance to combat a virus that has torn through their own ranks in recent weeks, Spanish officials said on Monday that they would impose even more rigorous restrictions on residents’ movements, calling for a national period of “hibernation.”
The officials compared the tighter restrictions to those imposed in the Chinese city of Wuhan, where the virus was first detected last year. The measures there were perhaps the most draconian attempted anywhere in the world so far.The officials compared the tighter restrictions to those imposed in the Chinese city of Wuhan, where the virus was first detected last year. The measures there were perhaps the most draconian attempted anywhere in the world so far.
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez of Spain said at the weekend that the tighter lockdown was needed to avoid the collapse of saturated hospitals in Madrid and a few other regions of the country.Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez of Spain said at the weekend that the tighter lockdown was needed to avoid the collapse of saturated hospitals in Madrid and a few other regions of the country.
“The most important thing is to slow down the number of people in hospitals, in the intensive care units,” he said. “I’m thinking especially of Madrid, where they are under a lot of pressure.”“The most important thing is to slow down the number of people in hospitals, in the intensive care units,” he said. “I’m thinking especially of Madrid, where they are under a lot of pressure.”
The new restrictions — allowing only “essential workers” to leave their homes — will last until at least April 9 and come on top of the lockdown that was imposed on March 14.The new restrictions — allowing only “essential workers” to leave their homes — will last until at least April 9 and come on top of the lockdown that was imposed on March 14.
Spain reported more than 812 new deaths on Monday, bringing the country’s death toll to nearly 7,400.Spain reported more than 812 new deaths on Monday, bringing the country’s death toll to nearly 7,400.
While Spanish hospitals were on the edge of collapse, Italian officials hoped that the burden on medical facilities might be starting to ease.While Spanish hospitals were on the edge of collapse, Italian officials hoped that the burden on medical facilities might be starting to ease.
Luca Richeldi, a clinical pneumologist at the Gemelli hospital in Rome and a member of the government’s scientific advisory committee, said that the number of deaths had dropped every day over the weekend and that the number of new patients needing critical care had also gone down to 50, from 124.Luca Richeldi, a clinical pneumologist at the Gemelli hospital in Rome and a member of the government’s scientific advisory committee, said that the number of deaths had dropped every day over the weekend and that the number of new patients needing critical care had also gone down to 50, from 124.
“With our behavior, we save lives,” he said.“With our behavior, we save lives,” he said.
The April 3 deadline of the national lockdown would certainly be extended, Italian government officials said.The April 3 deadline of the national lockdown would certainly be extended, Italian government officials said.
The health minister, Roberto Speranza, said that the government measures “will certainly be prolonged, and we will require a sacrifice that I don’t think will be too short.”The health minister, Roberto Speranza, said that the government measures “will certainly be prolonged, and we will require a sacrifice that I don’t think will be too short.”
In a televised interview Sunday night, he said that the crisis was far from over and that decisions would be made with the input of the government’s scientific advisory board, which was meeting on Monday.In a televised interview Sunday night, he said that the crisis was far from over and that decisions would be made with the input of the government’s scientific advisory board, which was meeting on Monday.
“There are some encouraging signals,” especially from the worst hit areas, Mr. Speranza said. “But it is not enough.” Opening up too soon, he added, could “burn everything we’ve obtained until now.”“There are some encouraging signals,” especially from the worst hit areas, Mr. Speranza said. “But it is not enough.” Opening up too soon, he added, could “burn everything we’ve obtained until now.”
In Britain, Dr. Jenny Harries, the deputy chief medical officer, said it could be six months or more before a return to normal, with lockdowns being reassessed every three weeks. She said that if the strategy was successful, the country could effectively limit the peak of cases in the short term, but that measures would have to continue.In Britain, Dr. Jenny Harries, the deputy chief medical officer, said it could be six months or more before a return to normal, with lockdowns being reassessed every three weeks. She said that if the strategy was successful, the country could effectively limit the peak of cases in the short term, but that measures would have to continue.
“We must not then revert to our regular way of living, that would be quite dangerous,” she said during a Sunday evening news conference.“We must not then revert to our regular way of living, that would be quite dangerous,” she said during a Sunday evening news conference.
Thousands of airline staff who were grounded as travel came to a grinding halt amid worldwide restrictions will also be joining the efforts, according to the N.H.S. Cabin crews from Virgin Atlantic and easyJet have been asked to work at coronavirus field hospitals across the country as part of the health service’s response, the health service said in a statement.
Many airline staff are trained in first aid and have security clearance, and they will be working alongside health care professionals to change beds, do nonclinical tasks and support doctors and nurses, the N.H.S. said.
Mayor Bill de Blasio of New York called on the federal government to help provide critical equipment to the city’s overstretched hospital system, warning that current stocks will be exhausted by Sunday.Mayor Bill de Blasio of New York called on the federal government to help provide critical equipment to the city’s overstretched hospital system, warning that current stocks will be exhausted by Sunday.
“This is battlefield medicine,” Mr. de Blasio said. “Get us the support we need right now.”“This is battlefield medicine,” Mr. de Blasio said. “Get us the support we need right now.”
President Trump, during an appearance on “Fox & Friends” on Monday morning, repeated praise for what his administration had done so far.President Trump, during an appearance on “Fox & Friends” on Monday morning, repeated praise for what his administration had done so far.
“We’re delivering so much equipment, nobody has ever seen anything like it. It’s a war,” Mr. Trump said. “We’re fighting a war and the federal government is really stepped up and most governors are very happy.”“We’re delivering so much equipment, nobody has ever seen anything like it. It’s a war,” Mr. Trump said. “We’re fighting a war and the federal government is really stepped up and most governors are very happy.”
Mr. Trump acknowledged the crisis in New York, but said that the federal government was “loading it up” with lifesaving equipment. Mr. Trump acknowledged the crisis in New York, but said that the federal government was “loading it up” with lifesaving equipment. “New York is really in trouble,” he said. “But I think it’s going to end up being fine.”
“New York is really in trouble,” he said. “But I think it’s going to end up being fine.”
Even as hospitals across New York City become flooded with coronavirus cases, some patients were being left behind in their homes because the health care system cannot handle them all, according to dozens of interviews with paramedics, New York Fire Department officials and union representatives, as well as city data.Even as hospitals across New York City become flooded with coronavirus cases, some patients were being left behind in their homes because the health care system cannot handle them all, according to dozens of interviews with paramedics, New York Fire Department officials and union representatives, as well as city data.
In a matter of days, the city’s 911 system has been overwhelmed by calls for medical distress apparently related to the virus. Typically, the system sees about 4,000 Emergency Medical Services calls a day.In a matter of days, the city’s 911 system has been overwhelmed by calls for medical distress apparently related to the virus. Typically, the system sees about 4,000 Emergency Medical Services calls a day.
Last Thursday, dispatchers took more than 7,000 calls — a volume not seen since the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. The record for the number of calls in a day was broken three times in the last week.Last Thursday, dispatchers took more than 7,000 calls — a volume not seen since the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. The record for the number of calls in a day was broken three times in the last week.
Phil Suarez, a paramedic, was dispatched to two homes in the Washington Heights neighborhood, where entire families in cramped apartments appeared to be stricken with the virus.Phil Suarez, a paramedic, was dispatched to two homes in the Washington Heights neighborhood, where entire families in cramped apartments appeared to be stricken with the virus.
“I’m terrified,” said Mr. Suarez, who has been a paramedic in New York City for 26 years, assisted in rescue efforts during the Sept. 11 attacks and later served in the Iraq war. “I honestly don’t know if I’m going to survive. I’m terrified of what I’ve already possibly brought home.”“I’m terrified,” said Mr. Suarez, who has been a paramedic in New York City for 26 years, assisted in rescue efforts during the Sept. 11 attacks and later served in the Iraq war. “I honestly don’t know if I’m going to survive. I’m terrified of what I’ve already possibly brought home.”
The coronavirus is spreading quickly in America’s jails and prisons, where social distancing is impossible and sanitizer is widely banned, prompting authorities across the country to release thousands of inmates in recent weeks to try to slow the infection, save lives and preserve medical resources.The coronavirus is spreading quickly in America’s jails and prisons, where social distancing is impossible and sanitizer is widely banned, prompting authorities across the country to release thousands of inmates in recent weeks to try to slow the infection, save lives and preserve medical resources.
By Sunday, the Rikers Island jail complex in New York City had at least 139 confirmed cases of the virus. A week ago, the Cook County jail in Chicago had two diagnoses; by Sunday, 101 inmates and a dozen sheriff’s deputies had tested positive. And at least 38 inmates and employees in the federal prison system have the virus, with one prisoner dead in Louisiana.By Sunday, the Rikers Island jail complex in New York City had at least 139 confirmed cases of the virus. A week ago, the Cook County jail in Chicago had two diagnoses; by Sunday, 101 inmates and a dozen sheriff’s deputies had tested positive. And at least 38 inmates and employees in the federal prison system have the virus, with one prisoner dead in Louisiana.
“It’s very concerning as a parent,” said William Brewer Jr., whose son is serving time for robbery in Virginia. “He’s in there sleeping in an open bay with 60 other people. There’s no way they can isolate and get six feet between each other.”“It’s very concerning as a parent,” said William Brewer Jr., whose son is serving time for robbery in Virginia. “He’s in there sleeping in an open bay with 60 other people. There’s no way they can isolate and get six feet between each other.”
Defense lawyers, elected officials, health experts and even some prosecutors have warned that efforts to release inmates and stop the spread are moving too slowly in the face of a contagion that has so far infected more than 142,000 people in the United States, with more than 2,300 deaths.Defense lawyers, elected officials, health experts and even some prosecutors have warned that efforts to release inmates and stop the spread are moving too slowly in the face of a contagion that has so far infected more than 142,000 people in the United States, with more than 2,300 deaths.
“By keeping more people in the jails, you are increasing the overall number of people who contract the virus,” and the demand for hospital beds, ventilators and other lifesaving resources, said David E. Patton, head of the federal public defender’s office in New York City, which represents nearly half of the 2,500 inmates in the city’s two federal jails. “They are playing roulette with people’s lives.”“By keeping more people in the jails, you are increasing the overall number of people who contract the virus,” and the demand for hospital beds, ventilators and other lifesaving resources, said David E. Patton, head of the federal public defender’s office in New York City, which represents nearly half of the 2,500 inmates in the city’s two federal jails. “They are playing roulette with people’s lives.”
It has seen its population plummet, houses fall to ruin, and the largest municipal bankruptcy in the nation. Now another crisis has descended on Detroit: the coronavirus.It has seen its population plummet, houses fall to ruin, and the largest municipal bankruptcy in the nation. Now another crisis has descended on Detroit: the coronavirus.
In less than two weeks, 35 people with the illness have died in Detroit. The police chief has tested positive, and more than 500 police officers are in quarantine.In less than two weeks, 35 people with the illness have died in Detroit. The police chief has tested positive, and more than 500 police officers are in quarantine.
The virus could place a unique burden on Detroit, a city of 670,000 people where three of 10 residents live in poverty, a large number have asthma and other chronic diseases, and hospitals are already overwhelmed. The virus could place a unique burden on Detroit, a city of 670,000 people where three out of 10 residents live in poverty, a large number have asthma and other chronic diseases, and hospitals are already overwhelmed.
“Everybody is starting to understand that this virus is looking for more hosts,” Mayor Mike Duggan said in an interview on Sunday. “Even if you’re young and healthy.”“Everybody is starting to understand that this virus is looking for more hosts,” Mayor Mike Duggan said in an interview on Sunday. “Even if you’re young and healthy.”
By Sunday evening, with more than 5,400 cases, Michigan was fourth in known cases among the states, behind New York, New Jersey and California. Across the state, at least 132 residents have died, placing Michigan fifth across the nation in deaths from the virus.By Sunday evening, with more than 5,400 cases, Michigan was fourth in known cases among the states, behind New York, New Jersey and California. Across the state, at least 132 residents have died, placing Michigan fifth across the nation in deaths from the virus.
No one is sure why the Detroit region is seeing a flood of cases in the weeks since officials announced the state’s first known case on March 10. Mr. Duggan said he suspected that the region’s international airport, with a significant number of flights from overseas, may have contributed to the spread.No one is sure why the Detroit region is seeing a flood of cases in the weeks since officials announced the state’s first known case on March 10. Mr. Duggan said he suspected that the region’s international airport, with a significant number of flights from overseas, may have contributed to the spread.
Howard Markel, a professor of the history of medicine at the University of Michigan, said the city was “underequipped” to deal with the outbreak.Howard Markel, a professor of the history of medicine at the University of Michigan, said the city was “underequipped” to deal with the outbreak.
“It’s a perfect storm of poverty and very rudimentary public health conditions,” he said.“It’s a perfect storm of poverty and very rudimentary public health conditions,” he said.
China says it has all but halted the spread of the new coronavirus, with fewer infections than the United States, Italy or Spain, and a far lower death rate than some European countries.China says it has all but halted the spread of the new coronavirus, with fewer infections than the United States, Italy or Spain, and a far lower death rate than some European countries.
But are those claims true?But are those claims true?
Increasingly serious questions have been raised about whether China is concealing the extent of the epidemic — both nationally and specifically in the restive Xinjiang province — and the death toll, particularly in Wuhan, the city where it began.Increasingly serious questions have been raised about whether China is concealing the extent of the epidemic — both nationally and specifically in the restive Xinjiang province — and the death toll, particularly in Wuhan, the city where it began.
The answers will have profound repercussions as the country begins to lift lockdowns and restart its economy, risking a flare-up. Lives are at stake, as well as the battered credibility of the Communist Party government, dented again in recent days by claims that China had supplied faulty equipment to other countries. The answers will have profound repercussions as the country begins to lift lockdowns and restart its economy, risking a flare-up. China has held itself up as a model for others to follow, but if that model is not what it seems, the implications are global. Lives are at stake, as well as the battered credibility of the Communist Party government, dented again in recent days by claims that China had supplied faulty equipment to other countries.
China’s official count of more than 82,000 confirmed coronavirus cases excludes people who test positive but show no symptoms. They are added only if they get sick.China’s official count of more than 82,000 confirmed coronavirus cases excludes people who test positive but show no symptoms. They are added only if they get sick.
Caixin, an influential Chinese newsmagazine, on Sunday urged the government to disclose those numbers. The magazine’s commentary came after confirmation of a case in Henan Province, apparently spread by a person who was asymptomatic and not counted in the official tally.Caixin, an influential Chinese newsmagazine, on Sunday urged the government to disclose those numbers. The magazine’s commentary came after confirmation of a case in Henan Province, apparently spread by a person who was asymptomatic and not counted in the official tally.
The government acknowledges few cases in Xinjiang, where hundreds of thousands of people, primarily Uighur Muslims, are held in indoctrination camps. People in the region question the figures, but the government enforces a near-blackout on news from Xinjiang.The government acknowledges few cases in Xinjiang, where hundreds of thousands of people, primarily Uighur Muslims, are held in indoctrination camps. People in the region question the figures, but the government enforces a near-blackout on news from Xinjiang.
Since January, doubts have been aired about the number of dead reported, particularly in Wuhan, where more than 2,500 of the official national count of about 3,300 deaths took place. Caixin reported recently that many thousands of urns were sent to funeral homes in Wuhan, suggesting a much higher toll.Since January, doubts have been aired about the number of dead reported, particularly in Wuhan, where more than 2,500 of the official national count of about 3,300 deaths took place. Caixin reported recently that many thousands of urns were sent to funeral homes in Wuhan, suggesting a much higher toll.
Early in the epidemic, when hospitals were inundated, many people in Wuhan grew sick and either recovered or died without ever being tested.Early in the epidemic, when hospitals were inundated, many people in Wuhan grew sick and either recovered or died without ever being tested.
Oil prices hit their lowest levels since 2002 on Monday as Brent crude, the international benchmark, fell nearly 6 percent to $23.50 a barrel and West Texas Intermediate, the U.S. marker, briefly fell below $20.Oil prices hit their lowest levels since 2002 on Monday as Brent crude, the international benchmark, fell nearly 6 percent to $23.50 a barrel and West Texas Intermediate, the U.S. marker, briefly fell below $20.
The sharp economic contraction caused by the spreading coronavirus pandemic is causing demand for oil, the world’s largest source of energy, to evaporate. The gloom deepened on Sunday as Mr. Trump extended guidelines on social distancing and nonessential travel in the United States another two weeks until at least the end of April.The sharp economic contraction caused by the spreading coronavirus pandemic is causing demand for oil, the world’s largest source of energy, to evaporate. The gloom deepened on Sunday as Mr. Trump extended guidelines on social distancing and nonessential travel in the United States another two weeks until at least the end of April.
In addition, there is little sign that Saudi Arabia and Russia, two of the largest oil producers, are willing to end the price war that erupted after a failed OPEC meeting this month. The United States has been leaning on the Saudis to end the feud, which has resulted in an increase in oil production. But on Friday, Saudi Arabia issued an unusual statement saying that the kingdom was not engaged in talks with Russia “to balance oil markets.”In addition, there is little sign that Saudi Arabia and Russia, two of the largest oil producers, are willing to end the price war that erupted after a failed OPEC meeting this month. The United States has been leaning on the Saudis to end the feud, which has resulted in an increase in oil production. But on Friday, Saudi Arabia issued an unusual statement saying that the kingdom was not engaged in talks with Russia “to balance oil markets.”
Speaking on “Fox & Friends” on Monday morning, Mr. Trump said he would have a phone conversation with Russia’s president, Vladimir V. Putin, to discuss the oil situation right after the TV interview. “I never thought I’d be saying that maybe we have to have an oil increase, because we do,” he said.Speaking on “Fox & Friends” on Monday morning, Mr. Trump said he would have a phone conversation with Russia’s president, Vladimir V. Putin, to discuss the oil situation right after the TV interview. “I never thought I’d be saying that maybe we have to have an oil increase, because we do,” he said.
Analysts say that the collapse in demand caused by the pandemic far outweighs the threat of new supplies from OPEC and Russia. FGE, a consulting firm, recently estimated that demand for April would fall by 17 million barrels a day — about 17 percent lower than usual — as airplanes are grounded, road traffic falls sharply and factories are shuttered.Analysts say that the collapse in demand caused by the pandemic far outweighs the threat of new supplies from OPEC and Russia. FGE, a consulting firm, recently estimated that demand for April would fall by 17 million barrels a day — about 17 percent lower than usual — as airplanes are grounded, road traffic falls sharply and factories are shuttered.
Stocks on Wall Street inched higher on Monday, as other global markets signaled that investors are still nervous about the economy as governments extend measures to contain the outbreak.Stocks on Wall Street inched higher on Monday, as other global markets signaled that investors are still nervous about the economy as governments extend measures to contain the outbreak.
Prince Charles, the heir to the British throne who was quarantined in Scotland over the last seven days after testing positive, took himself out of isolation, Buckingham Palace announced on Monday. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel went into quarantine after an aide tested positive, officials said on Monday.
Rivka Paluch, an adviser to the 70-year-old Mr. Netanyahu on ultra-Orthodox affairs and on parliamentary issues, tested positive after her husband was hospitalized with the virus. Mr. Netanyahu tested negative for the virus a couple of weeks ago and was expected to be tested again soon.
In Britain, Prince Charles, the heir to the throne who was quarantined in Scotland over the last seven days after testing positive, took himself out of isolation, Buckingham Palace announced on Monday.
The prince, who began suffering mild symptoms the weekend of March 21, “is in good health,” an official at the palace said. “He is now operating under the current standard medical restrictions that apply nationwide.”The prince, who began suffering mild symptoms the weekend of March 21, “is in good health,” an official at the palace said. “He is now operating under the current standard medical restrictions that apply nationwide.”
The palace said that Charles, 71, would be able to hold meetings and to exercise and that his wife, the Duchess of Cornwall, would remain in isolation until the end of the week. She did not test positive for the virus, the palace said last week, but she is being monitored.The palace said that Charles, 71, would be able to hold meetings and to exercise and that his wife, the Duchess of Cornwall, would remain in isolation until the end of the week. She did not test positive for the virus, the palace said last week, but she is being monitored.
Britain’s guidance indicates that those who test positive for the virus should stay at home for seven days after symptoms begin, but the World Health Organization recommends that confirmed patients remain isolated for two weeks after symptoms resolve.Britain’s guidance indicates that those who test positive for the virus should stay at home for seven days after symptoms begin, but the World Health Organization recommends that confirmed patients remain isolated for two weeks after symptoms resolve.
Also on Monday, the top adviser to the British prime minister, Dominic Cummings, reported that he had symptoms of the virus and had isolated himself, according to the government.Also on Monday, the top adviser to the British prime minister, Dominic Cummings, reported that he had symptoms of the virus and had isolated himself, according to the government.
Mr. Cummings was seen on Friday running out of 10 Downing Street, the prime minister’s official residence, with a backpack, shortly after Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced that he had the coronavirus.Mr. Cummings was seen on Friday running out of 10 Downing Street, the prime minister’s official residence, with a backpack, shortly after Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced that he had the coronavirus.
In Israel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu went into quarantine after an aide tested positive, officials said on Monday.
Rivka Paluch, an adviser to the 70-year-old Mr. Netanyahu on ultra-Orthodox affairs and on parliamentary issues, tested positive after her husband was hospitalized with the virus. Mr. Netanyahu tested negative for the virus a couple of weeks ago and was expected to be tested again soon.
Nearly half of all jobs in Africa could be lost because of the coronavirus, according to the United Nations.Nearly half of all jobs in Africa could be lost because of the coronavirus, according to the United Nations.
In a report released on Monday, the world body warned that the crisis would disproportionately affect developing countries in Africa and elsewhere, taking a toll on education, human rights, basic food security and nutrition.In a report released on Monday, the world body warned that the crisis would disproportionately affect developing countries in Africa and elsewhere, taking a toll on education, human rights, basic food security and nutrition.
“This pandemic is a health crisis. But not just a health crisis. For vast swathes of the globe, the pandemic will leave deep, deep scars,” Achim Steiner, the administrator of the United Nations Development Program, which produced the report, said in a statement. “Without support from the international community, we risk a massive reversal of gains made over the last two decades, and an entire generation lost, if not in lives, then in rights, opportunities and dignity.”“This pandemic is a health crisis. But not just a health crisis. For vast swathes of the globe, the pandemic will leave deep, deep scars,” Achim Steiner, the administrator of the United Nations Development Program, which produced the report, said in a statement. “Without support from the international community, we risk a massive reversal of gains made over the last two decades, and an entire generation lost, if not in lives, then in rights, opportunities and dignity.”
Among the developing nations named in the report were Bosnia, China, Djibouti, El Salvador, Eritrea, Iran, Kyrgyzstan, Madagascar, Nigeria, Paraguay, Panama, Serbia, Ukraine and Vietnam. Overpopulation, poor waste management, pollution and traffic were all identified as factors that threatened a developing nation’s chances of recovering from a coronavirus outbreak.Among the developing nations named in the report were Bosnia, China, Djibouti, El Salvador, Eritrea, Iran, Kyrgyzstan, Madagascar, Nigeria, Paraguay, Panama, Serbia, Ukraine and Vietnam. Overpopulation, poor waste management, pollution and traffic were all identified as factors that threatened a developing nation’s chances of recovering from a coronavirus outbreak.
Leaders across the world have tried to balance economic concerns with the need to act swiftly to stop the spread of the virus. Iran has reported among the world’s highest numbers of Covid-19 cases and deaths, but President Hassan Rouhani has been severely criticized for not acting forcefully enough to fight the epidemic. And while the illness has been slow to take hold across Africa, the number of confirmed cases and deaths there have risen gradually, raising fears about the continent’s readiness to respond.Leaders across the world have tried to balance economic concerns with the need to act swiftly to stop the spread of the virus. Iran has reported among the world’s highest numbers of Covid-19 cases and deaths, but President Hassan Rouhani has been severely criticized for not acting forcefully enough to fight the epidemic. And while the illness has been slow to take hold across Africa, the number of confirmed cases and deaths there have risen gradually, raising fears about the continent’s readiness to respond.
The coronavirus lockdown in India has left vast numbers of migrant laborers stranded and hungry, and more than a dozen migrant laborers have died since the measure was announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, according to hospital officials.The coronavirus lockdown in India has left vast numbers of migrant laborers stranded and hungry, and more than a dozen migrant laborers have died since the measure was announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, according to hospital officials.
The Summer Olympics in Tokyo, pushed back a year because of the coronavirus pandemic after Olympic officials and Japanese organizers bowed to widespread pressure, will now open on July 23, 2021, organizers said on Monday.The Summer Olympics in Tokyo, pushed back a year because of the coronavirus pandemic after Olympic officials and Japanese organizers bowed to widespread pressure, will now open on July 23, 2021, organizers said on Monday.
Thomas Bach, the International Olympic Committee president, told international federations on a conference call that the date had been picked to give organizers the maximum time possible to deal with the fallout from the coronavirus.Thomas Bach, the International Olympic Committee president, told international federations on a conference call that the date had been picked to give organizers the maximum time possible to deal with the fallout from the coronavirus.
After presenting the federation members with one choice for a new date, Bach called for a show of support, and the proposal received unanimous backing. The Games will run through Aug. 8.After presenting the federation members with one choice for a new date, Bach called for a show of support, and the proposal received unanimous backing. The Games will run through Aug. 8.
In preparing to postpone the Games for the first time, the International Olympic Committee and the Tokyo authorities have had to work without a playbook, trying to cram years of complex planning decisions into a short time frame.In preparing to postpone the Games for the first time, the International Olympic Committee and the Tokyo authorities have had to work without a playbook, trying to cram years of complex planning decisions into a short time frame.
The changes must take into account an array of stakeholders whose needs differ wildly, including athletes desperate to know how and when to resume training, and broadcast and commercial partners who will recast their own campaigns.The changes must take into account an array of stakeholders whose needs differ wildly, including athletes desperate to know how and when to resume training, and broadcast and commercial partners who will recast their own campaigns.
Reporting was contributed by Michael Cooper, Karen Zraick, Mihir Zaveri, Eileen Sullivan, Elisabetta Povoledo, Raphael Minder, Mary M. Chapman, Julie Bosman, John Eligon, Elian Peltier, Isabel Kershner, Ali Watkins, Stephen Castle, Marc Santora, Mark Landler, David M. Halbfinger, Michael D. Shear, Thomas Fuller, Megan Specia, Austin Ramzy, Neil Vigdor, Kate Taylor, Vivian Yee, Mike Baker, Rick Rojas, Sapna Maheshwari, Vanessa Swales, Michael Levenson, Aimee Ortiz, Suhasini Raj, Stanley Reed and Kai Schultz.Reporting was contributed by Michael Cooper, Karen Zraick, Mihir Zaveri, Eileen Sullivan, Elisabetta Povoledo, Raphael Minder, Mary M. Chapman, Julie Bosman, John Eligon, Elian Peltier, Isabel Kershner, Ali Watkins, Stephen Castle, Marc Santora, Mark Landler, David M. Halbfinger, Michael D. Shear, Thomas Fuller, Megan Specia, Austin Ramzy, Neil Vigdor, Kate Taylor, Vivian Yee, Mike Baker, Rick Rojas, Sapna Maheshwari, Vanessa Swales, Michael Levenson, Aimee Ortiz, Suhasini Raj, Stanley Reed and Kai Schultz.