Are working slowly to get coronavirus under control, some americans, President Trump among them, are growing wrestless about opening the country for business. First, the latest overnight headlines. This morning there are 728,000 confirmed coronavirus cases with more than 38,000 deaths from the disease. Last week at this time, the death toll was nearly half that at just over 20,000. In new york the state hit hardest by this pandemic, Governor Andrew Cuomo reports the states daily toll of coronavirus deaths hit its lowest point in more than two weeks. Meanwhile, the United States and canada say the border between the two countries will remain closed for another 30 daysstar citizen say more than 27 million has been raised in support of Health Care Workers on the front lines. Well have much more on those stories just ahead. And later in our sunday spotlight a look at the disproportionately impact of coronavirus on native americans and why they arent getting all the help right now. Harry sm
Operational. And the real deal. As concerns spread over how the coronavirus will affect the nations real estate market, well get a reality check and see how Virtual Reality is helping open houses like never before. First, we begin this morning with a look at todays eye opener, your world in 90 seconds. Let none of us ever think of those we have lost as mere numbers on a graph. They were real lives. Reporter coronavirus deaths topped 51,000 in the u. S. Still in some parts of the country governments are reopening businesses and loosening social distancing. You have to do both. You have to be able to fight the virus, and we have to open up the economy. Reporter the president signed an extension of the relief bill giving 484 billion to Small Businesses and hospitals. Reporter President Trump walking back comments that he made regarding inintersections to treat coronavirus. I was sayingus oo rep likyou. Reporteresident trump i feel lg king any questions. Reporters were there. Thats their j
Funds meant for Small Businesses went to Big Companies instead. And pandemic planet. On this earth day, how animals and the environment are reacting to a world where so many humans are staying home. Bet they like it. First, heres todays eye opener, your world in 90 seconds. We continue to gain ground in the war against the unseen enemy. I see light at the end of the tunnel. I actually see a lot of light at the end of the tunnel. Reporter the director of the cdc says that the next wave of coronavirus could be even more difficult than the Current Crisis because it could hit at the same time as the seasonal flu. You get two bad respiratory viruses for the price of one. Reporter protesters are demanding the economy be reopened. Got some people that are protesting because i took this step, and i may have others that protest because i didnt go far enough. Reporter the details on president Donald Trumps plan to temporarily suspend immigration into the United States are being ironed out. Well
Economy on the edge as millions more file for unemployment. The government reports 80 million americans have received their stimulus payments, but reports this morning of chaos and confusion for some trying to get their money, and the irs site meant to help, crashing. Colleges in crisis. Educators sound the alarm. Schools in jeopardy of losing billions of dollars with campuses in danger of being closed in the fall, how many ts planning to pull out. Stranded at sea. Tens of thousands still stuck on cruise ships with no ports willing to take them in. The crew members speaking out this morning, adrift for weeks taking us inside his ghost ship only on gma this morning. An abc news excl Michael Jordan live. Talking about the brandnew espn docuseries, the last dance. Inside his unforgettable final championship season with the ic thneverbefoseen good morning, america. We cannot wait to hear from Michael Jordan and were happy to have amy here, of course, in studio with me and also happy on thi
Plus, why the Surgeon General is sharing his own story this morning. Teaming up. Tech giants google and apple putting competition aside, working to create a Coronavirus Tracking system, the potential benefits even as it raises privacy concerns. Easter from a distance. The dramatic differences this weekend. The switch in services, but finding a way to worship together. Still other churches remaining defiant. The Court Decision expected today. And above and beyond. Staff members at two assisted living facilities choosing to isolate with their residents. I could not ask for a better staff. Idnt think twice. Itment and why good morning. Happy saturday. Millions of people around the world this morning are spending the Holiday Weekend social distancing. Dan and i are in the studio while whit is at home. Good morning to you, whit. Eva and dan, good morning to you both. Still adjusting to the new normal. As you mentioned, working from home once again. Like so many other americans out there doi