Orlando residents Laura Gabaroni and Juan Huergo are asking U.S. and Florida officials to show compassion and allow Carnival’s Holland America cruise ships to dock at Port Everglades. They’ve been stuck onboard for more than two weeks. (April 1)
The wail of ambulances as been the one constant in the otherwise eerily quiet streets of New York City. Residents say the conornavirus pandemic has dramatically altered life, causing feelings of worry and uncertainty. (April 1)
Doctors have cancelled tens of thousands of “elective” surgeries to prep for coronavirus patients, leaving many Americans with pain and uncertainty.
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Chicago hospital workers call for ‘hazard pay’
New York Mayor Bill de Blasio said on Wednesday the city needs an additional 65,000 hospital beds to help in the fight against the coronavirus. New York had a “tremendous start” with some 20,000 beds already in operation according to the mayor.
Rep. Ben McAdams who has recovered from the coronavirus after testing positive said it’s the sickest he’s ever been. As Congress considers whether to take up another relief bill, McAdams said more still needs to be done. (April 1)
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis issued a statewide stay-at-home order on Wednesday, limiting Floridians’ movements and interactions outside the home to only essential activites. (April 1)
Acting-Secretary of the US Navy confirms that 1,000 of the USS Theodore Roosevelt’s crew have been removed from the aircraft carrier, docked in Guam, amid a coronavirus outbreak. (April 1)
Cuomo: Virus testing is up in NY state
