BREAKING: The United States has become the country with the most confirmed deaths, surpassing Italy, with at least 18,860 deaths, according to to data compiled by Johns Hopkins University.
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Non-filers are being directed to go to IRS.gov to enter their information so they can get their economic impact payments faster by direct deposit. There is not yet a commitment from the Treasury at this time regarding people who are waiting on paper checks, which is expected to take longer to disburse.
The remains of Courtney Clarke, 67, who died of COVID-19, are taken from Smith Funeral Home in Elizabeth, N.J., March 27, 2020.12:02 p.m.: Death toll in New York reaches 8,627, Cuomo pushes back on mayor's school closure He also spoke about reopening the state, saying the decision was both a public health and economic decision.
."We were right then and we're right now. Schools will remain closed, just like how we eventually - days later - moved to a shelter in place model."New York Governor Andrew Cuomo speaks during a briefing on the coronavirus, March 29, 2020.More than 600,000 forgivable loans have been approved for the Paycheck Protection Program, amounting to a total of $168 billion of the $350 billion program, according to White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow.
The package includes support for international organizations and NGOs, many of which provide essential relief to Italian communities, according to a statement from the State Department. The U.S. will also encourage donations from the country's private sector, while American military personnel who live in Italy will help provide telemedicine services, facilitate the transport and assembly of field hospitals, treat non-COVID-19 patients and support the transport of supplies, fuel and food.
The funds would help states bridge their revenue shortfalls and allow them to continue providing services amid the crisis. Hogan, a Republican, and Cuomo, a Democrat, asked the money be added to the next relief package since the CARES Act did not provide money for state governments.Democratic leaders have said they would continue negotiating with Treasure Sec. Steven Mnuchin on a broad, follow-up emergency relief package.
New York City Mayor Bill De Blasio speaks to the media during a press conference in New York, April 10, 2020.The World Health Organization said on Saturday that it was looking into reports of some COVID-19 patients testing positive again after initially testing negative for the disease while being considered for discharge from hospitals.
"We are doing everything we can to protect our residents and staff. This includes providing appropriate PPE, taking heightened precautions and adhering to protocols outlined by the Center for Disease Control," Windermere Health and Rehabilitation Center's parent company, SavaSeniorCare Administrative Services, said in a statement Friday.
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