Coronavirus COVID-19 - Global Health Pandemic #46

[BUF]

I will look out for other reports of the briefing to see what they say.

This isn't about yesterday's but prior ones.

"Trump’s Ridiculous Behavior at Covid-19 Briefings Baffles World" Trump’s Ridiculous Behavior at Pandemic Briefings Baffles a Watching World

This is a link to ITV coverage of it -



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Trump claims he has ‘total’ authority over reopening economy after social distancing https://itv.com/news/2020-04-14/trump-claims-he-has-total-authority-over-reopening-economy/…




This is the Guardian and others I am seeing seem worse and indicate the networks cut some of the briefing out.

"Wounded by media scrutiny, Trump turned a briefing into a presidential tantrum | US news | The Guardian" Wounded by media scrutiny, Trump turned a briefing into a presidential tantrum


This is from the Telegraph, a conservative MSM

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This is the last link I'll post. I cannot find a positive report about the briefing yesterday but maybe others can.

"'Disinformation': See Trump virus briefing get cut off on live TV" 'Disinformation': See Trump virus briefing get cut off on live TV

I have to agree with these reports. As usual, I turned it on, then turned it off. I prefer to watch/read the many news sites that are available (including ones not in the US) to get updates.

IMO Accolades would be given out more freely if not continually asked for. The defensiveness is a two way street. People just want answers that they are not getting. Really tired of the berating.

 

[Inthedetails]

I'm wracking my brain to think of how delaying the restoration of nyc non-essential services will impact the rest of the US. Bad theater and fewer overpriced restaurants to start?

NYC is the financial capital of the country, for starters.

jmo

 

[CoverMeCagney]

I’ve got to ask, what is American cheese? Because when I googled I got images of Kraft slices and I hope to god that’s not what everyone is craving?!

 

[imstilla.grandma]

One in five deaths now linked to coronavirus
The 16,000 weekly deaths is the highest number seen since the ONS started publishing data in 2005 and tops the highest toll during the 2015 flu outbreak.

Industry leaders from Age UK, Marie Curie, Care England, Independent Age and the Alzheimer's Society have written to Health Secretary Matt Hancock demanding a care package to support social care through the pandemic.

It comes after the government confirmed there had been coronavirus outbreaks at more than 2,000 care homes in England - although they did not specify the number of deaths that had occurred.

"The current figures are airbrushing older people out like they don't matter," Caroline Abrahams, the charity's director, said.

Britain's largest care home operator said coronavirus was present in two-thirds - 232 - of the group's care homes.

Its director, Sir David Behan, told BBC Radio 4's Today programme that coronavirus deaths represented about one-third of all deaths at HC-One's care homes over the last three weeks. HC-One has 329 care homes throughout England, Scotland and Wales.

Care England, the umbrella body for care homes, has estimated there have been nearly 1,000 deaths from coronavirus in care homes, leaving social care as "the neglected front line".

About 410,000 people live in care homes in the UK, living in 11,300 care homes for older people supplied by 5,500 different providers.

 

[Inthedetails]

(Has anyone watched yesterday's press conference. Was it as surreal as it sounds?)

Yes.

jmo

 

[katydid23]

NYC is the financial capital of the country, for starters.

jmo

JPMorgan 1Q profit plunges as virus causes massive losses
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JPMorgan 1Q profit plunges as virus causes massive losses

NEW YORK (AP) — JPMorgan Chase said Tuesday that its first-quarter profits plunged by 69% from a year ago, as the bank was forced to set aside billions of dollars to cover potential losses tied to the coronavirus pandemic.

Chase, the nation’s largest bank by assets, is among the first of the major U.S. companies to describe the financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic, which has shut down businesses across the country and put millions of Americans out of work. Chase is facing billions of dollars in losses, as borrowers who were in fine shape just weeks ago — ranging from individuals with credit cards to oil and gas companies — are now at risk of running out of money and defaulting on loans.

JPMorgan’s profits in the first quarter nearly evaporated due to a substantial increase in credit-loss provisions — that’s money the bank has to set aside to cover potentially bad loans. That figure jumped from $1.5 billion last year to $8.29 billion last quarter.

The last time JPMorgan had to set aside that amount of money to cover potentially bad loans was the first quarter of 2009 — in the depths of the Great Recession.

JPMorgan’s CEO Jamie Dimon said it was necessary for the bank to set aside the funds “given the likelihood of a fairly severe recession.”

 

[Tillicum]

EXCLUSIVE: Pence Tells CBN News How the White House Is Fighting to 'Put the Coronavirus in the Past'

"David, we're seeing real progress," the vice president told me. "We're going to be following the data very carefully but if as some of the experts suggest if we are nearing the peak of the coronavirus and if Americans continue to do what they've been doing now for weeks across the country… we believe we'd be in a very different place come the end of April and we'll be able to bring forward recommendations."

 

[imstilla.grandma]

Latest updates

APRIL 14 5:45 a.m. — President Trump to focus on economy - when should the country reopen? Every day, a team of public health officials turns up in the White House briefing room to lay out measures being taken to contain the coronavirus pandemic. A different team, expected to be formally announced as early as Tuesday, has begun meeting behind closed doors in the West Wing to tackle another matter paramount to President Donald Trump: how to begin reopening the American economy. Read more here.

APRIL 14 5:30 a.m. — Will there be meat at the counter the next time you go to the grocery store? Several major packing plants across the country, including the world’s biggest pork producer, have closed because of employees catching COVID-19. Some analysts say there shouldn't be too much of a disruption in the supply chain, but the price of some meat could go up. Read more here.

APRIL 14 3:30 a.m. — Tokyo organizers say they have no “B Plan” if the Olympics need to be postponed again. They say they are proceeding under the assumption the Olympics will open on July 23, 2021. That date was set last month by the IOC and Japanese officials after the spreading coronavirus pandemic made it clear the Olympics could not be held as scheduled. Get more national/world updates here.

APRIL 14 1 a.m. — A prominent Virginia pastor who reportedly vowed to hold church services til 'jail or hospital' has died of coronavirus. His church confirms the Bishop died the day before Easter. Read more here.

APRIL 14 12 a.m. — More Amazon jobs: Amazon says it has filled 100,000 job openings it announced on March 16 and is now looking to fill another 75,000 positions. On its COVID-19 blog, the company said the positions include warehouse workers, delivery drivers and shoppers. Amazon also said it expects to spend $500 million in wage increases worldwide, up from a previously announced $350 million. Get more national/world updates here.

APRIL 14 12 a.m. — Thousands of American Airlines pilots, flight attendants take leave, early retirement: More than one-third of American Airlines pilots and flight attendants will take voluntary leave or early retirement, according to the Dallas Morning News. About 4,800 pilots are reportedly being offered voluntary leave while 715 are taking early retirement with partial pay and full benefits. That's in addition to 1,500 who were given voluntary leave for April. Get more national/world updates here.

Coronavirus updates: When should America get back to work? Trump expected to introduce new panel

 

[Inthedetails]

Perhaps the grocery stores could do curb side pick up only, thereby eliminating the need for most of the deliveries and making it a safer place for both shoppers and store employees.

Might work in the suburbs, but in my Manhattan neighborhood, we walk to our local stores.

I commend our local groceries - they have risen to the occasion of serving the neighborhood, establishing safety rules, putting vulnerable neighbors at a priority, etc. They have my lifetime loyalty. Awesome sense of community.

jmo

 

[Sundog]

I received an email from chewy.com yesterday that advised that there might be a slowdown in orders being fulfilled, due to the increased demand and time it takes for the supply chain to get products to them.

So will try to order some cat food and litter when I do food orders for pick up at grocery store, but often they are out, also.

 

[Tillicum]

I’ve got to ask, what is American cheese? Because when I googled I got images of Kraft slices and I hope to god that’s not what everyone is craving?!

That's what it is. I've made many different cheeses, soft and hard but American has it's own unique flavor, texture and process. I've never been able to make it. IMO it isn't as healthy for you as other cheeses.

 

[Inthedetails]

I received an email from chewy.com yesterday that advised that there might be a slowdown in orders being fulfilled, due to the increased demand and time it takes for the supply chain to get products to them.

So will try to order some cat food and litter when I do food orders for pick up at grocery store, but often they are out, also.

Do you have a local pet store? Might be worth calling them to see if they will deliver. My local shop is happy to do that, especially now when so many people are buying online instead of locally. Worth a call, imo.

jmo

 

[CeeCeeCat]

Might work in the suburbs, but in my Manhattan neighborhood, we walk to our local stores.

I commend our local groceries - they have risen to the occasion of serving the neighborhood, establishing safety rules, putting vulnerable neighbors at a priority, etc. They have my lifetime loyalty. Awesome sense of community.

jmo

I feel the same way about my Dad’s local greengrocers, who are supplying him with eggs, fruits and veggies each week, delivering direct to doorstep and allowing me to pay them direct rather than him having to worry about using cash.
Also, the company I do my weekly vegetable box delivery with - they have been outstanding in the way they look after their staff. Each delivery driver uses only one truck and doesn’t have to swap out or share it with others, each packer has a designated area to work in, they even provide packed lunch for their staff so they don’t have to worry about bringing food in. This is not the cheapest way for me to buy my supplies, but they have my loyalty because of the ethical way they treat their people.

 

[Inthedetails]

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[Ragnarok]

I’ve got to ask, what is American cheese? Because when I googled I got images of Kraft slices and I hope to god that’s not what everyone is craving?!

 

[Sundog]

Do you have a local pet store? Might be worth calling them to see if they will deliver. My local shop is happy to do that, especially now when so many people are buying online instead of locally. Worth a call, imo.

jmo

Good idea, thanks.

 

[Inthedetails]

Good idea, thanks.

Good luck! (I have a stash of tuna just in case there is a delay in getting cat food....little do my critters know I'm holding back the good stuff.)

jmo

 

[imstilla.grandma]

I was just thinking today, after seeing a TV show that was filmed in Las Vegas----WHAT THE HECK IS GOING TO HAPPEN THERE?


Is anyone going to want to go to casinos anymore? I can't imagine a more 'germy' experience...

Here in California, our Native American Tribes make a good amount of their income with our local casinos. They are all closed down now. Will they ever reopen and prosper?

I sometimes drive up the beautiful coast highway to Santa Barbara to go to Santa Ynez Chumash Casino with my neighbour. We have a great time. But I cannot see doing that anytime soon ---IF EVER anymore.

That will have a big economic impact if those casinos go under.

And Vegas???? What will they do?

Idk Katy but it’s gonna be real bad news for my son if they don’t reopen. He is the supervising leader for game tech casino operations and machine production for the Choctaw Nation Casinos in our state. He’s off work since the casino closures but on call right now for the corporation. I’ll let you know as soon as he hears something. He’s worked for the owners for eight years and even lived on their property as manager for a long time so I know he will be on the list of priority notification calls. This is huge for Oklahoma. Our tribes rely on this income. Our reservations are sometimes overlooked economically and socially. I know the proper politically correct name is Native American. I still call myself a Cherokee/Choctaw Indian. That’s what my great grandparents called us so it’s good enough for me. Ma and Pa sat on the front porch in their rocking chairs on that huge hill with their drinking well. Ma spitting her chewing tobacco in that old coffee can. I think I’m stuck in the old simpler days of my youth. Why did it seem so different back then? Maybe because we were naive to national chaos and lived in our own little protective bubble.

 

[dixiegirl1035]

An EXCELLENT World Health Organization presser to explain much today. MOO I was listening while working in the yard - transcript will be up tomorrow. In the first 3-20 threads we posted daily and that is how MANY of us knew what was to come, and what is going on behind the scenes. This today is one of those... as are most for those that don't follow.

MOO

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Transcript from yesterday's WHO presser for those who prefer to read is up.

https://www.who.int/docs/default-so...ss-conference-13apr2020.pdf?sfvrsn=3d574d9e_2

 

[Deleted member 39678]

Yes, I agree. The strategy to unite the state leaders is, imo, a defense against Trump's declaration that he would decide when to get the economy restarted. The group of governors are reaffirming the state's autonomy in making the decisions that are best for their people.

So I don't believe they are jumping the gun. I believe it's the opposite, that they are establishing their authority for a slower easing of restrictions.

No one can say that anyone, including Trump, are jumping the gun because no one has announced a date to re-open the economy.