Us here in the United States and all around the world. Youre watching cnn newsroom. Im robyn curnow. Just ahead on the show its a war zone. Its a medical war zone. Every day when i come in what i see on a daily basis is pain. The icu is at capacity and the morgue is overflowing. Plus, it has been a devastating few weeks for the u. S. Economy and economists are warning this week will likely see millions more layoffs. Also, spain now has more coronavirus cases than china, but security concerns and lack of equipment have many doctors for work. Were live in madrid. So great to have you along with us this hour. We begin of course in the United States where more than 3,000 people have died due to the coronavirus. Monday was the deadliest day yet. We know at least 5074 people died and the rallying cry around the country is stay at home, a call that even came from the u. S. President , donald trump, who just recently was suggesting that people would be out and about by easter. Take a listen. B
Weeks are crucial to flatten the curve. Urging everyone to stay home. Even avoiding the Grocery Store and pharmacy as much as humanly possible. Dr. Anthony fauci says social distancing is the most important tool. And remains that way. Despite that, the president still refusing to issue a national stayathome order, and eight states still dont have them. Meanwhile, state leaders are warning of dire medical supply shortages. The governor of illinois says they dont have enough tests to see how many people even have the virus. He says the lack of a federal plan is creating, quote, the wild west out here. We are covering this from all angles for you. Ed lavandera is in one of the virus hotspots, new orleans. Outside a covid popup hospital. Ryan young takes a look at doctors diaries in chicago. In orange, california, checks in with a recovering patient who donated plasma to a person with the virus. And examines the economic fallout from the virus in l. A. Weve also got Nick Peyton Walsh in lo
Stayathome orders. If you thought the shutdown was inconsistent and confusing, wait until you see the reopening, a struggle both in the administration between the president and his own Public Health officials and outside of it as state governors across the country plan to make their own decisions. We begin in new york city with our national correspondent, athena jones. Good morning. Good morning, poppy. Youve been hearing the president talk about may 1st as this date certain by which they might reopen the economy. Hes eager to do so. Were not hearing governors talk about specific dates, not hearing from folks from Governor Andrew Cuomo the state with the epicenter of the crisis. Hes focusing on the need for a smart, safe, coordinated plan and his thoughts echoed by cdc director robered redfield, has to be gradual, careful stepbystep reopening process. Listen to Governor Phil Murphy of new jersey and governor chris sununu of new hampshire. Watch. I fear if we open up too early, we have
Of the United States, the authority is total, and thats the way its got to be. Total . In defense of President Trump, he makes his case on the handling of the coronavirus pandemic all the while the death toll continues to climb in the u. S. Europe are starting to see restrictions being lifted slowly. South korea getting ready to host local elections during the pandemic. What theyre doing to keep voters safe. So the u. S. President is fiercely defending his response to the coronavirus pandemic even as the death toll continues to rise at a high rate in the u. S. So according to Johns Hopkins university, the virus has now killed almost 24,000 people across the country. However, in some areas the outbreak appears to be leveling off and several governors are now discussing plans to gradually reopen their parts of the country. The u. S. Insists only he can make that call. Just to clarify your understanding of your authority visavis governors, just be very specific, for instance f a governor
Welcome to your new day. Im christine romans. John berman is with me this tuesday morning, march 24th. 5 a. M. In the east. President trump and Top Health Officials have very different views on how long to keep the nation and the economy frozen in place. The president says america will soon be open for business and restrictions on social gatherings could be scaled back by next week. That directly contradicts concerns of the World Health Organization which warns the coronavirus pandemic is accelerating. And a senior white house official tells cnn if it were up to dr. Anthony fauci, there would be no contact between humans until july. A Senior Health official says Public Health experts are looking for recommendations for an orderly return to life. Were going to be in this for at least the next 12 to 18 months. The president s fairly sudden reversal on social distancing came on the deadliest day of the outbreak so far in the United States. More than 100 people died yesterday. In total, at