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More than 3,000 coronavirus deaths in U.S. as large cities battle hospital bed shortages


The U.S. hit another grim milestone in the COVID-19 pandemic Monday, recording its 3,000 death as the nation’s most populated cities put out cries for aid and extra hospital beds.

 


US death toll tops 2,500


Stocks were projected to extend losses again Monday as America entered the next week in its struggle against a coronavirus pandemic that has killed more than 2,500 people and prompted President Donald Trump to extend social distancing and self-isolation measures until at least the end of April.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2020/03/30/coronavirus-updates-deaths-cases-social-distancing-rules-fauci/2936249001/

Trump says coronavirus ‘peak in death rate’ likely in 2 weeks, extends social-distancing guidelines through April 30


Speaking at a contentious White House coronavirus news briefing on Sunday that involved testy standoffs with multiple reporters, President Trump declared that “the peak in death rate” in the coronavirus pandemic “is likely to hit in two weeks,” and said the federal government will be extending its social-distancing guidelines through April 30.

https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-coronavirus-briefing-death-rate-social-distancing

Coronavirus: Mercedes F1 to make breathing aid


A breathing aid that can help keep coronavirus patients out of intensive care has been created in under a week.

https://www.bbc.com/news/health-52087002

8 strains of the coronavirus are circling the globe. Here’s what clues they’re giving scientists


SAN FRANCISCO — At least eight strains of the coronavirus are making their way around the globe, creating a trail of death and disease that scientists are tracking by their genetic footprints.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2020/03/27/scientists-track-coronavirus-strains-mutation/5080571002/