7 Major Coronavirus Developments — U.S. Exceeds 100,000 Deaths Today — May 26, 2020
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7 Major Coronavirus Developments — U.S. Exceeds 100,000 Deaths Today — May 26, 2020
Nearly all these Americans have died in just three months. Most of the dead have been elderly and many had other health issues, but not all -- thousands and thousands of those who died were seemingly in good health.
In Rhode Island, the state has crossed over the 600 death milestone. And, hundreds more will die.
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLASTThe University of Washington's IMHE modeling predicts 1,000 Rhode Islanders will die due to COVID-19 by early August.
Last week, was Rhode Island's second-deadliest week.
As the disease continues to spread across the country, and it is clear that scientists and public health experts have much to learn about the disease.
Next week, Rhode Island begins to loosen many restrictions and moves to phase two -- allowing in restaurant dining, hair styling, and in-office working.
WATCH AT NOON: Former Director of Health Dr. Michael Fine on GoLocal LIVE
See Slideshow: 7 Major Coronavirus Developments Below
7 Major Coronavirus Developments — May 26, 2020
Italy Hit With Problems
The Wall Street Journal is reporting that the removal of restrictions on Italy by the government has sparked a return to normal with Italians ignoring social distancing and the wearing of masks.
"Italian politicians threatened to reinstate restrictions on people’s movements and announced plans to recruit 60,000 unemployed volunteers to help oversee social distancing, after thousands of Italians celebrated the end of the country’s lockdown by going out for a drink.
Many Italians hit beaches, parks and bars over the weekend, sometimes flouting distancing rules and requirements to wear face masks when near other people.
The return of crowds to places that have been deserted for most of the spring sparked an angry reaction from some politicians, who warned that Italy’s progress in containing the coronavirus could reverse if people relaxed the restriction rules too much."
Rhode Island Continues to Lead for Cases and Deaths Per Capita
As of Monday:
Rhode Island ranks 4th for cases per 100,000 residents.
And, Rhode Island ranks 7th for deaths per 100,000 residents.
WHO Stops Hydroxychloroquine Research
President Donald Trump has been an advocate of hydroxychloroquine, then he said he was taking the drug and now, he has abandoned it. The World Health Organization has announced it has dropped its testing.
"The World Health Organization said on Monday that safety concerns had prompted it to temporarily remove the malaria drug hydroxychloroquine — which Mr. Trump said he had taken in hopes of warding off the coronavirus, despite the lack of evidence that it works — from a global drug trial aimed at finding treatments for COVID-19," according to the New York Times.
"Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the organization’s director-general, said officials had decided on a “temporary pause” in testing the drug after The Lancet published an observational study last week that found that people who took the drug were more likely to die. Several earlier studies had also found no benefit — and possible harm — when the drug was used by Covid-19 patients. Dr. Tedros said his agency would review safety data," added the Times.
Sports Events and Spread
The decision to hold sporting events in the United Kingdom are being linked to the spread of the coronavirus.
The BBC is reporting:
"Two major sporting events held in March "caused increased suffering and death", the scientist leading the UK's largest Covid-19 tracking project has said.
Data gathered from millions of volunteers found coronavirus "hotspots" shortly after the Cheltenham Festival and Liverpool's Champions League match against Atletico Madrid.
Professor Tim Spector said rates of cases locally "increased several-fold".
The government said many factors could influence cases in a particular area.
Less than three months ago sport across the UK was continuing as normal, despite the impending threat of coronavirus - which had already prompted some European countries to stage such events without spectators, or completely call them off.
PHOTO: Providence College Athletics
U.S. Implements Travel Ban for Those Traveling From Brazil
The number of cases has exploded in Brazil in just the past few weeks.
Now, Brazil has the second-most cases in the world -- 376,669.
Those traveling from Brazil will be barred from entry into the United States effective at midnight on Tuesday.
Numbers
14,065 Cases in Rhode Island RI NUMBERS NOT UPDATED MONDAY
93,271 Cases in Massachusetts
608 Deaths in RI RI NUMBERS NOT UPDATED MONDAY
6,416 Deaths in Massachusetts
1,697,361Cases in the United States
99,462 Deaths in the United States
5,611,914 Global Cases
348,364 Global Deaths
2,388,340 Global Recoveries
GoLocal LIVE -- Tuesday, May 26, 2020
10:00 AM Zach Levesque, Northpointe discussing the economy and real estate market
11:00 AM - Governor Gina Raimondo Briefing
12:00 PM - Dr. Michael Fine, Former RI Director of Health
EDITOR'S NOTE: Gov. Raimondo has reversed her policy and is now allowing reporters to attend press conferences and directly ask questions. For more than 6 weeks she had blocked reporters from directly asking questions for the public to hear.
