News COVID-19 3/12

[mbcdefg]

MLB expected to suspend spring training, possibly delay the start of the regular season too

[Wines Not Whines]

The Guardian is reporting in its live updates that there were 2,651 new cases in Italy in the last day. 189 deaths. The number of new cases is still going up.

[NewOrleans]

Mar 12, 2020 12:39:18 GMT -5 Wines Not Whines said:

The Guardian is reporting in its live updates that there were 2,651 new cases in Italy in the last day. 189 deaths. The number of new cases is still going up.

Mercy!  

[sparrowsong]

Biden is giving his speech on corona now

Live here: thehill.com/video/campaign/487257-watch-live-biden-holds-press-conference-on-coronavirus

[kilgrave]

NHL pauses season.

[mbcdefg]

NYC Broadway shows closing as of 5pm today, through April 12

[mbcdefg]

Banks getting assistance:


Concerned about a financial crisis, the Fed will pump more than $500 billion into short-term bank funding, and expand types of security purchases.

[NewOrleans]

Mar 12, 2020 13:30:41 GMT -5 mbcdefg said:

Banks getting assistance:


Concerned about a financial crisis, the Fed will pump more than $500 billion into short-term bank funding, and expand types of security purchases.

you know what would be fucking fantastic right now? TAX REVENUE FROM COMPANIES

[msmerymac]

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Pennsylvania's governor just ordered all schools in my county to close EDIT: as well as gyms, community centers, houses of worship, etc, and is strongly encouraging major retail centers to close. Mass transit will also not be affected, except for some Amtrak impact and the closure of at least one station, which services Amtrak and commuter rail.

People who commute to Montgomery County from outside the county are strongly encouraged to work from home. I'm feeling like there's a wall being built around me (although I work in a neighboring county). 

[nessness]

Mar 12, 2020 10:37:11 GMT -5 curbsideprophet said:

Link to Brazil update from WaPo

www.washingtonpost.com/world/2020/03/12/coronavirus-live-updates/

From this quote, I'm not quite sure Trump even understands how Covid-19 spreads:

"I’m not concerned,” the president said, while meeting with Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar. “I did hear something about that. We had dinner together. We did nothing unusual. We sat next to one another for a period of time.”

[mbcdefg]

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Sticking points in aid bill talks: paid sick leave and abortion

Two issues are emerging as sticking points in negotiations between the White House and Speaker Pelosi on the Coronavirus aid bill.

The first and seemingly the bigger sticking point is paid sick leave, according to three sources familiar with the negotiations. Republicans are worried it creates new requirements for businesses that will last beyond Coronavirus.

The other is abortion, according to five sources familiar with the contours of the negotiation.

Why abortion? Well distrustful negotiators look for ways to advance their own priorities in must-pass legislation or prevent the other side from doing the same.

In this case: The White House believes provisions in the Pelosi bill that pertain to the Violence Against Women Act could open the door to federal funds for abortion. In response, the White House wants to add Hyde Amendment language to the bill — restricting the use of federal funds for abortion. Speaker Pelosi has long been an opponent of the amendment.


www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/live-blog/coronavirus-updates-live-u-s-slaps-travel-restrictions-most-europe-n1156266

[AllieHound]

Ohio Gov DeWine just did a press conference...

No visitors to nursing homes or psych hospitals

No gatherings of 100+ people

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All schools on a 3 week break starting Monday
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[ohgillian]

I'm unsure if this is news - I can delete if it doesn't meet the bar.

Tweet from NYT reporter Mike McIntire posted 2:37 EST that reads, "Just arrived at JFK from Paris. Zero screening, testing or even questions related to coronavirus (and the Global Entry scanner spit out someone else’s entry receipt for me, and the guy behind me got mine, and so on)"

[pixy0stix]

NCAA tournament canceled - www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaab/2020/03/12/ncaa-tournament-canceled-amid-coronavirus-concerns-march-madness/5030185002/

[pixy0stix]

Disneyland closing - variety.com/2020/biz/news/disney-theme-park-closed-coronavirus-1203531795/

[CloudBee]

CT governor waives 180 school day mandate as many schools shutter. This is after some districts had difficulty making the decision to close due to the inability to get all low income students online for virtual learning.

Many districts have now sent home work packets and stacks of books.

www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/governor-waives-180-day-requirement-for-schools/2237445/

[AAM2012]

Mar 12, 2020 15:37:26 GMT -5 pixy0stix said:

Disneyland closing - variety.com/2020/biz/news/disney-theme-park-closed-coronavirus-1203531795/

I’m sure Orlando is next...any info on whether they’re still paying employees?

[AndyCohen]

Mar 12, 2020 15:52:10 GMT -5 AAM2012 said:

Mar 12, 2020 15:37:26 GMT -5 pixy0stix said:

Disneyland closing - variety.com/2020/biz/news/disney-theme-park-closed-coronavirus-1203531795/

I’m sure Orlando is next...any info on whether they’re still paying employees?

I think Disneyland closed because of measures that California is enforcing. Not sure if Florida will do the same.

[meganew]

Mar 12, 2020 15:52:10 GMT -5 AAM2012 said:

Mar 12, 2020 15:37:26 GMT -5 pixy0stix said:

Disneyland closing - variety.com/2020/biz/news/disney-theme-park-closed-coronavirus-1203531795/

I’m sure Orlando is next...any info on whether they’re still paying employees?

Their notice said they were still paying cast members.

[AAM2012]

Mar 12, 2020 16:11:06 GMT -5 meganew said:

Mar 12, 2020 15:52:10 GMT -5 AAM2012 said:

I’m sure Orlando is next...any info on whether they’re still paying employees?

Their notice said they were still paying cast members.

Thanks! I must have missed it in the article.

[kilgrave]

AT&T suspends broadband data caps.

www.vice.com/en_us/article/v74qzb/atandt-suspends-broadband-usage-caps-during-coronavirus-crisis?utm_campaign=sharebutton

[SusanBAnthony]

I don't have a news article but this is first hand from a relative who works for a major med device manufacturer.

They have had to shut down factories because most med devices are made in clean rooms. And they can't get clean room apparel (masks, gloves, gowns, suits) for employees to wear, to work and make more med devices.

[winecat]

Thoughts and prayers to this mother fucker: time.com/5802088/lindsey-graham-self-quarantine-mar-a-lago/

I'm loving all these assholes who got exposed at Mar-a-gofuckyourself.

[mbcdefg]

Top Fox personalities accused news outlets THIS WEEK of having over-torqued virus coverage in attempt to harm Trump politically. Hannity decried the "hysteria."

Today, Fox execs told employees to work from home, referring to the pandemic as a "crisis."

www.cnn.com/2020/03/12/media/fox-news-coronavirus/index.html

[lust2hart]

Mar 12, 2020 17:09:16 GMT -5 winecat said:

Thoughts and prayers to this mother fucker: time.com/5802088/lindsey-graham-self-quarantine-mar-a-lago/

I'm loving all these assholes who got exposed at Mar-a-gofuckyourself.

“The White House says U.S. President Trump has no plans to be tested...”

Fine by me!

[bimbi284]

In IL, Gov Pritzker banned events of 1000+ and encouraged canceling of those of over 250 until at least May 1. CPS schools will remain open in Chicago for the time being.

Looks like the main city council meeting in Chicago is also being canceled.

Also, NYT is lifting the paywall from covid coverage.

[winecat]

Mar 12, 2020 17:51:20 GMT -5 lust2hart said:

Mar 12, 2020 17:09:16 GMT -5 winecat said:

Thoughts and prayers to this mother fucker: time.com/5802088/lindsey-graham-self-quarantine-mar-a-lago/

I'm loving all these assholes who got exposed at Mar-a-gofuckyourself.

“The White House says U.S. President Trump has no plans to be tested...”

Fine by me!

His body, his choice!  I wish him nothing but the worst.  

[isabel]

New Mexico schools are closing for 3 weeks per my school law mom who lives there.

edit: www.krqe.com/health/coronavirus-new-mexico/aps-to-hold-news-conference-amid-growing-concerns-about-the-coronavirus/

[moonriver]

Walt Disney World is closing now, too.

[mbcdefg]

This article is ... something ...


Trump's mismanagement helped fuel coronavirus crisis

Current and former administration officials blame the president for creating a no-bad-news atmosphere that stifled attempts to combat the outbreak.

www.politico.com/news/2020/03/07/trump-coronavirus-management-style-123465