In the US state of New York, which was particularly hard hit by the corona pandemic, more than 10,000 people have now died after being infected with the virus. The total death toll in the northeastern state with around 19 million inhabitants is now 10,065, said Governor Andrew Cuomo on Monday at his daily press conference. Another 671 were added between Sunday and Monday, fewer than in the previous days. “The number is practically flat, but on an awful level of pain, grief and worry.” The total number of infections in New York is now 195,031.
Meanwhile, the head of the Center for Disease Control in the United States, Robert Redfield, said the peak of the corona pandemic in the United States could be expected later this week. “We’re approaching the top right now,” the head of the agency told NBC on Monday. “You know you were at your peak when there are fewer cases the next day.” According to Reuters count, more than 22,000 people have died of Covid-19 in the USA so far, more than in any other country in the world. On Easter Sunday, 1,513 new deaths were added – the lowest daily increase since 1,309 deaths were counted on April 6.
US government is considering first easing from May 1st
The US government is considering easing the first contact and movement restrictions on May 1st. These would also be the first steps to get the US economy going again after the forced standstill in many areas. US President Donald Trump stressed on Monday, with a view to warnings of a hasty lifting of the protective measures, that it was up to him to decide on a return to normalcy in the industry. This is not the job of the state governors. The decision will be made quickly, he announced.
Meanwhile, Republicans and Democrats held each other in check over small business bailouts. Unlike the Republicans, the $ 250 billion aid package does not go far enough for the Democrats. Last month, the US had already approved trillions in aid to combat the economic consequences of the pandemic. (apa / reuters / dpa)
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