Coronavirus live updates: WHO warns of possible 'immediate second peak'; hydroxychloroquine dropped from treatment study - USA TODAY
Coronavirus live updates: WHO warns of possible 'immediate second peak'; hydroxychloroquine dropped from treatment study - USA TODAY |
| Posted: 26 May 2020 04:26 AM PDT CLOSE  President Donald Trump began Memorial Day by laying a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery. (May 25) AP Domestic U.S. stock futures roared higher Tuesday amid optimism that national and global economies were slowly awaking from their slumber despite a WHO warning that the world remains in the "first wave" of the pandemic. Americans honored the nation's military dead on Memorial Day with modest ceremonies but did not line their Main Streets for parades. Still, states were beginning to open back up – although some large gatherings, such as a pool party at Lake of the Ozarks in Missouri, drew ire from health officials. The United States is inching closer to a devastating milestone as the virus will soon be blamed for the deaths of 100,000 Americans. There are more than 5.5 million confirmed cases around the globe, with more than 1.6 million in the United States alone, according to the Johns Hopkins University data dashboard. Our live blog is being updated throughout the day. Refresh for the latest news, and get updates in your inbox with The Daily Briefing. Scroll down for more details. Need to catch up on the weekend's news? We've got you covered. Staying Apart, Together: USA TODAY brings a newsletter about how to cope with these trying times straight to your inbox. What we're talking about: A Michigan boy has recovered from a rare syndrome linked to the coronavirus with symptoms similar to Kawasaki disease. At least 33 children in the state have been diagnosed with the same condition. Dire warning: 'We're in the middle of the first wave globally'The risks of reigniting coronavirus outbreaks are complicating efforts to fend off further misery for the many millions who have lost jobs, with a top health expert warning that the world remains in the midst of a "first wave" of the pandemic. "Right now, we're not in the second wave. We're right in the middle of the first wave globally," said Dr. Mike Ryan, a World Health Organization executive director. Ryan, speaking at a virtual news conference, pointed to South America, South Asia and other areas where the number of infections is still on the rise. For nations that appear to have peaked or plateaued, Ryan warned that a second wave is possible a few months later. He urged Europe and North America to continue with a "comprehensive strategy to ensure that we continue on a downward trajectory and we don't have an immediate second peak." US stock futures rocket higher after global stocks boomU.S. stock futures raced higher ahead of Tuesday's opening following the three-day Memorial Day weekend break. Dow, S&P and Nasdaq futures all rose about 2%. Global stocks also rose sharply after Japan lifted its state of emergency and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson unveiled a plan to reopen schools next week and all stores June 15. Stephen Innes, global market strategist at AxiCorp, said stocks reacted to "re-opening optimism" among investors. WHO drops hydroxychloroquine from global treatment studyThe World Health Organization announced Monday a "temporary pause" on the inclusion of anti-malarial drug hydroxychloroquine in a global study on potential COVID-19 treatments. President Donald Trump claims he used the drug, which the FDA says is neither safe nor effective in treating the coronavirus, to help stave off the disease. WHO director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said in a news conference that the executive group overseeing the organization's "Solidarity" trial of experimental treatments decided to suspend its use in light of a study published in The Lancet that found a lower survival rate among hospitalized COVID-19 patients using the drug. Hydroxychloroquine was one of four drugs and drug combinations included in the trial, which has enrolled more than 3,500 patients in 17 countries. Other potential treatments, including the experimental drug remdesivir and an HIV combination therapy, are still being tested. – William Cummings Brazil travel ban starts TuesdayThe Trump administration's ban on travelers arriving from Brazil to help prevent the spread of the virus will now take effect late Tuesday, the White House announced. The ban had been previously planned to begin Thursday. President Donald Trump announced the ban Sunday, prohibiting people who have been in Brazil within two weeks of attempting to enter the U.S. Brazil is the second hardest-hit country worldwide, right behind the U.S. – Courtney Subramanian MLB teams honor veterans at empty stadiums as negotiations continueMajor League Baseball begins its most crucial week yet in hopes of salvaging a 2020 season. Tuesday, MLB is expected to extend an economic proposal to players in hopes of beginning the season in early July. The sides have already reviewed a 67-page document regarding health protocols, with players expected to respond to that soon. More sports: Is there a better holiday on the sports calendar than Memorial Day? Several MLB teams paid tributes to empty seats Monday to show their respect for military veterans.
– Steve Gardner and Gabe Lacques Second ICE detainee dies of coronavirusA 34-year-old Guatemalan detainee has become the second person reported to have died from COVID-19 while in federal immigration custody. Santiago Baten-Oxlaj, who passed away Sunday in a Georgia hospital, had been awaiting his voluntary departure to his native country, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement said in a news release. Baten-Oxlaj had been held inside Stewart Detention Center in Lumpkin, Georgia, where at least 16 detainees have tested positive for COVID-19, according to ICE. More coronavirus news and information from USA TODAYNew York pledges to pay death benefits to families of essential workersThe state of New York will provide death benefits to the essential workers who died fighting the coronavirus, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Monday. "I feel a grave responsibility to our frontline workers, our essential workers, who understood the dangers of this COVID virus but went to work anyway because we needed them," Cuomo said during his news briefing. "Today we're saying we honor that service and we're gonna make sure that every government in the state of New York provides death benefits to those public heroes." Cuomo also called on the federal government to do the same to honor essential workers across the U.S. by giving hazard pay. California eases limits on religious gatherings, some retailThe California Department of Public Health issued statewide reopenings of religious institutions, subject to approval from specific county public health departments. Under the new guidelines, houses of worship can host in-person religious services, with attendance limits of 25% capacity levels, or a maximum capacity of 100 – whichever is lowest. The retail guidelines for in-person shopping were already in place in some counties but became statewide on Monday. The state also issued guidelines for in-person protests and events designed for political expression, limiting capacity to 25% of an area's maximum occupancy, or 100 – also whichever is lowest. Travel websites see a spike in web trafficWhile experts agree the tourism industry remains in flux, there are early signs of adaptation and resilience that are fueling consumer confidence. While most Americans aren't yet ready to book their next dream vacation, they are starting to browse. This past week, top booking sites have grown web traffic. Roughly 87% of American travelers are hoping to take a vacation by the end of 2021, according to a new customer poll by InsureMyTrip. There are safety challenges ahead, but there remains a strong desire to visit other parts of the world – eventually. Road trips and staycations will be first in line for a rebound. RVShare, a rental marketplace for travel trailers and motorhomes, is reporting a 650 percent rise in rental bookings since early April, as more families are considering drivable summer destinations. – Julie Loffredi NHL to reopen facilities, start training in small groups in early JuneThe National Hockey League and its players' union have reached an agreement to return to the ice as restrictions begin to ease during the coronavirus pandemic. The league announced it will reopen team facilities and begin training in June, at a date to be determined. Once open, six players will be allowed in a facility at one time. They will be wearing masks when not on the ice, according to the league. The NHL released details of the "Phase 2" transition back to on-ice activities on Monday. "We are now targeting a date in early June for a transition to Phase 2. However, it has not yet been determined when precisely Phase 2 will start or how long it may last," the NHL stated. – John Connolly, Bergen Record Contributing: Associated Press Read or Share this story: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2020/05/26/coronavirus-updates-memorial-day-honors-dead-hydroxychloroquine-who-pandemic/5254897002/  |
| Coronavirus pandemic in the US: Live updates - CNN International Posted: 22 May 2020 04:26 PM PDT  The Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) supports President Trump's call to open places of worship around the country as soon as this weekend, SBC Executive Committee President and CEO Dr. Ronnie Floyd told CNN in an email. "I was pleased to hear President Trump affirm his stand for religious freedom and that churches are essential to the fabric of America," Dr. Floyd said. "With pastors, church leaders, and church members adhering to proper social distancing practices, our churches should be permitted to open as soon as possible while doing so in a safe and responsible manner." More on this: Trump announced today that his administration is issuing guidance deeming places of worship "essential" during the coronavirus pandemic, calling on governors to reopen religious institutions for services. Trump threatened to "override" governors if their states did not follow the new federal recommendations, but it was unclear what authority the President was referring to. The recommendations are voluntary.  |
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