Two weeks ago there were 126 reported coronavirus cases and 17 states. Here is where we are. The virus has spread to all 50 states. More than 6300 reported cases. At least 109 people have died. New york state has the highest number of reported cases. Deadly outbreaks throughout history may offer important lessons on how we can deal with the coronavirus pandemic. A decade ago the h1 and one swine flu killed more than 12,000 americans and hospitalized within 274,000 in the u. S. The death toll from the 1968 flu pandemic in the u. S. Is thought to be 100,000 most of them older adults. The most severe pandemic in modern history happened in 1918. When the flu infected about one third of the worlds population. It killed an estimated 675,000 people in the u. S. Questions surrounding testing for covid 19. I spoke to a doctor who told me thousands of test kits are not being used in california because they are missing a key component mac that is because we have to test from cdc but we dont have
Over the next four to five days. Reporter an increase in testing will lead to higher numbers. Though some state officials like oklahoma governor kevin sit say they still need help. We are critically low on our test kits. The state is going to have to reserve until further notice tests for only vulnerable populations. Those who are experiencing severe symptoms reporter yesterday President Trump signed an emergency relief bill that includes free coronavirus testing, paid sick days, and family leave. Were going to defeat the invisible enemy. Reporter lawmakers are also working on a trilliondollar rescue package that cant come soon enough for the thousands that already lost their job. The minute you hear the word that youre getting laid off, you got to rethink your life at that point. Reporter the leading Labor Union Says nearly 300,000 hotel, restaurant, and casino workers will lose their paychecks in the coming days. Perhaps the one bit of positive news for First Time Since the coronavir