From Jenna Orkin

Spanish flu: "It’s second wave was the real killer – 20 times more deadly than the first wave, and over a year later."
Bond majors rocked as record $109bn stampedes out of fixed income

Italy is requesting US military support for coronavirus battle

Beijing's leading doctor warns of a NEW coronavirus outbreak in China after the country reported its first case of someone 'catching the illness from a person returning from abroad'

As Iran Reels, Trump Aides Clash Over Escalating Military Showdown
Terrified Package Delivery Drivers Are Going to Work Sick

Poland made an app that forces coronavirus patients to take regular selfies to prove they're indoors or face a police visit

Federal Reserve issues FOMC statement

Trump Administration Asks States To Bury Unemployment Claim Figures

Quilting Pattern for FaceMask

Countries may need to impose new lockdowns every 3 months until a coronavirus vaccine is available, an expert says

Stocks, oil, and bitcoin plunge as US lawmakers fight over coronavirus rescue package

CVS Health just announced plans to pay some workers bonuses of up to $500 as it hires 50,000 more employees

A full coronavirus lockdown now looks 'inevitable' for the UK as the public continues to flock to public spaces despite a surge in COVID-19 deaths

Kroger is expanding its emergency two-week paid sick leave policy to cover employees that are experiencing coronavirus symptoms or self-isolating

The world's largest luxury conglomerate orders 40 million masks from China to support coronavirus pandemic in France

Walmart is raising the minimum wage for entry level workers at its ecommerce warehouses as it grapples with a surge in online orders

An intensive-care expert broke down one person going out can quickly infect 59,000 people

There is a wide misconception of what a 'mild' case of COVID-19 looks like. It can be ugly and brutal.

Germany is banning gatherings of 2 or more people to slow coronavirus outbreak

From Jenna Orkin
Russia deploying coronavirus disinformation to sow panic in West, EU document says
Global Supply Chain Shock

'We should start thinking about the next one': Coronavirus is just the first of many pandemics to come, environmentalists warn

“I’m absolutely sure that there are going to be more diseases like this in future if we continue with our practices of destroying the natural world," says marine ecologist Dr Enric Sala

Bill Gates backs $1bn plan to cover earth in video surveillance satellites

Cuban doctors head to Italy battle coronavirus

Most renters won’t receive eviction protections under Trump’s coronavirus proposal

All flights bound for NYC-area and Philadelphia airports were briefly suspended after an air traffic controller tested positive for coronavirus

38 positive for coronavirus in NYC jails, including Rikers

Beijing dismisses Chinese news assistants working for U.S. bureaus

Jordan blows sirens for start of nationwide curfew to combat coronavirus - witnesses

Watch How A Coronavirus Test Is Administered: "Awful, I Wish There Was A Better Way"

If you have lost your sense of smell or taste you could be a 'hidden carrier' of the coronavirus

London goes into lockdown: Here's what we know about how the coronavirus is shutting down the city

The Justice Department reportedly wants new emergency powers amid the coronavirus crisis to detain people indefinitely without trial

Target is apologizing after selling coveted N95 masks to the public while health care workers across the country run out

Italy surpasses its own record death toll for a single day, with 793 coronavirus deaths in 24 hours

Jeff Bezos is asking laid-off restaurant and bar workers to come work for Amazon amid the coronavirus crisis

A top New York surgeon warns that the coronavirus has 'breached' hospital walls and infections could peak in 22 to 32 days

From Jenna Orkin

Above-Top Secret contingency plans already exist for what the military is supposed to do if all the Constitutional successors are incapacitated. Standby orders were issued more than three weeks ago to ready these plans, not just to protect Washington but also to prepare for the possibility of some form of martial law.

'Total Suspension of Individual Freedom': Inside Israel's Secret Coronavirus Debate

These are analogous to the circumstances under which the federal reserve was established. "the cabinet approved the plan in the dead of night the following day, bypassing parliamentary oversight by using state emergency regulations...the health officials said there were people coming up negative in tests yet still spreading the disease to others." 

How the Coronavirus Could Take Over Your Body (Before You Ever Feel It)

Liquor stores in New York are considered 'essential' businesses by the state and will remain open during the coronavirus shutdowns

9% of Working Americans (14 Million) So Far Have Been Laid Off As Result of Coronavirus; 1 in 4 Workers Have Had Their Hours Reduced; 2% Have Been Fired; 

Why does Russia, population 146 million, have fewer coronavirus cases than Luxembourg?

Kenyans Stone To Death Man Suspected Of Coronavirus

Coronavirus: Social distancing may need to go on for almost 12 months, UK’s scientific advice says

Taiwan to donate 100,000 masks per week to US

People are stockpiling pot and sales are skyrocketing at dispensaries as the coronavirus pandemic sweeps the globe

Progressives have spent decades trying to change US labor laws. The coronavirus did it for them in one month.

'The system was blinking red': Intelligence officials warned Trump about a pandemic as early as January, but 'couldn't get him to do anything about it'

10 countries are now tracking phone data as the coronavirus pandemic heralds a massive increase in surveillance

A California hospital is running dangerously low on swabs for coronavirus testing, highlighting yet another obstacle the US is facing with testing during the outbreak

Amazon and other sellers have run out of tampons as coronavirus fears sell out online stores

Italy just took full ownership of its national airline Alitalia to save it from collapse amid the coronavirus crisis. Here's the carrier's full troubled history.

The coronavirus pandemic will almost certainly cause a permanent expansion of America's social safety net

Unless, of course, things get worse...

Australia closes Sydney's iconic Bondi Beach after crowds of people flock to the beach in recent days, defying coronavirus rules

BANKS PRESSURE HEALTH CARE FIRMS TO RAISE PRICES ON CRITICAL DRUGS, MEDICAL SUPPLIES FOR CORONAVIRUS

From Jenna Orkin

Trump Told Governors to Buy Own Virus Supplies, Then Outbid Them

BANKS PRESSURE HEALTH CARE FIRMS TO RAISE PRICES ON CRITICAL DRUGS, MEDICAL SUPPLIES FOR CORONAVIRUS

Italy passes China's coronavirus death toll, prepares to extend lockdown

All of Italy’s victims under 40 have been males with serious existing medical conditions.

Before Virus Outbreak, a Cascade of Warnings Went Unheeded

Lombardy Under Martial Law

Coronavirus: Hokkaido ends state of emergency, schools to reopen as epidemic gets ‘under control’ in Japan

China says Japan-developed drug Avigan works against coronavirus

Coronavirus: Hong Kong records 48 new cases in biggest daily jump yet as experts warn about imported infections

The Doctor Who Helped Defeat Smallpox Explains What's Coming

‘We should blow up the bridges’ — coronavirus leads to class warfare in Hamptons

One Death Every Ten Minutes in Iran (Courtesy of the translator)

NASA reports asteroid to pass close to Earth tomorrow, might ‘airburst’

Harrowing video from a hospital at the center of Italy's coronavirus outbreak shows doctors overwhelmed by critical patients

Facebook expands its ad ban to include hand sanitizer, disinfecting wipes and COVID-19 test kits to discourage pandemic price-gouging

London heads for lockdown: Here's what we know about how coronavirus could shut down the city

The coronavirus pandemic is an especially dangerous time for domestic violence victims who are trapped at home with their abuser

The Trump administration is working with the healthcare startup founded by Jared Kushner's brother to power a coronavirus tool

Elon Musk tweeted a piece of misinformation about children being 'essentially immune' to the coronavirus, but Twitter isn't taking it down

'The party is over': Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis ends spring break amid the coronavirus pandemic

'He must resign from the Senate': Fox News host demands Richard Burr's ouster after bombshell report suggests he dumped up to $1.72 million in stocks before coronavirus crisis

Asteroid Is Approaching Our Planet, According to NASA

From Jenna Orkin

Esper confirms Navy hospital ships won't treat coronavirus patients and will take weeks to deploy

Asteroid Is Approaching Our Planet, According to NASA

China Apologizes to Wife of Whistleblower Scientist Who Died of Corona Virus

China COVID-19 study: blood type O are more resistant, type A are more susceptible to infection

Tulsi Gabbard ends presidential run, endorses Biden

Coronavirus updates: 2 members of U.S. Congress test positive, New York City cases double

NYC Doctor: The Sky Is Falling

China's coronavirus recovery is 'all fake,' whistleblowers and residents claim

Facebook has sent eight notifications that my posts have "violated community standards." One was an article from Newsweek; several others, critical of Trump while one was a link to 250 courses taught at Ivy League colleges. These are not "fake news;" I started auditing one of the courses, at Harvard. - JO
Update: Zuckerberg confirmed a widespread Facebook bug was blocking news articles, but said it had no relation to coronavirus

This chart shows how South Korea got its coronavirus outbreak under control in less than a month

The US is sprinting to develop a coronavirus vaccine or treatment. Here's how 12 top drugmakers are racing to tackle the pandemic.

1. London facing lockdown as virus sweeps UK

2. NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio is asking Elon Musk for Tesla-made ventilators as the city's hospitals face a shortage

3. Italy just recorded the highest single-day death toll of any country with a coronavirus outbreak. Here's how this catastrophe unfolded.

   Walmart will close auto centers and enforce new purchase limits on milk, eggs, diapers, baby formula, and more

4. Coronavirus death rate by country
5. Malaria pill tested as coronavirus treatment

6. Hospitals are making protective gear out of office supplies and doctors are reusing face masks as supplies dwindle of crucial equipment

   'Race to the bottom': Stocks plunge, dollar soars as coronavirus fears overpower stimulus efforts

From Jenna Orkin

New York Stock Exchange to close trading floor after employee, trader test positive for coronavirus

Vaclav Smil: We Must Leave Growth Behind Sept 2019

California preparing for worst case scenarios

White House Takes New Line After Dire Report on Death Toll
Coronavirus is the catalyst and not the cause of the coming economic and financial collapse. 
Be wary of overreaching government responses to coronavirus: Ron Paul

People with Type A blood are MORE likely to catch coronavirus than those with Type O, study claims

Mystery surrounds ouster of Chinese researchers from Canadian laboratory (July)

Dow closes below 20,000, wiping out nearly all the gains of Trump's presidency

China to Expel American Journalists

Coronavirus in California: Yes, a few people are calling 911 to report coughing neighbors

Coronavirus: saltwater spray infects 46 church-goers in South Korea

Governor Kemp calls up 2,000 National Guard troops in response to coronavirus

Facebook is wrongly blocking news articles about the coronavirus pandemic

I got eight notifications yesterday about posts of mine that violated "community standards." One was a link to a Newsweek article. - JO

UK supermarkets have started to ration food after coronavirus panic-buying gripped Britain

The Pentagon is making up to 5 million masks available for the coronavirus fight

1. Amazon suspends nonessential shipments to warehouses

2. Funerals may have to be livestreamed as the coronavirus pushes the US to limit social gatherings

3. France requires form to leave house, walk, go shopping
4. Biden wins big in Florida, Illinois, Arizona

5. Trader Joe's is paying bonuses to store employees amid an 'unprecedented' sales increase, as some workers demand 'hazard pay'

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   Facebook is giving out $100 million to small businesses hurt by the pandemic, even if they don't use Facebook. Here's what we know so far.

   A federal plan to tackle the coronavirus pandemic warns it 'will last 18 months or longer' and could include 'multiple waves'

   'This is the first time NASA has been in this situation:' NASA is forcing nearly all 17,000 of its staff to work from home after coronavirus cases appear at 2 space centers

   Adidas to close all US stores amid coronavirus outbreak — one day after the CEO reportedly instructed locations to stay open in a move that 'requires courage'

   Airlines are begging for a bailout, but they've used 96% of their cash on buybacks over the past 10 years. It highlights an ongoing controversy over how companies have been spending their money.

   San Francisco rules cannabis dispensaries are 'essential businesses' that can stay open while most of the city abides by 'shelter in place' order

From Jenna Orkin
How Cuba is Leading the World in the Fight Against Coronavirus
As Cuba sends doctors around the world to help fight coronavirus, a Cuban antiviral drug, Interferon Alpha 2b, is helping countries like China stem the tide of the outbreak.
ICE Agents Make Arrests on First Day of Coronavirus Lockdown

About half of France's coronavirus patients in intensive care are under 65, health official says

Justice Department moves to drop charges against Russians indicted in the Mueller probe

Coronavirus has mutated into more aggressive disease, say scientists 

Coronavirus Update: Vaccine Skips Important Animal Testing Phase, Straight To Human Trials

Two men charged in Bundy ranch armed standoff are running for office in Idaho

Read more here: https://www.idahostatesman.com/news/politics-government/state-politics/article241213671.html?fbclid=IwAR1nD4pxKEB_MabdTuPnpyDqzEqpf0Lr4niLEVC79BX0DBb1es9W2NuoTUw#storylink=cpy

Ventilator Maker: We Can Ramp Up Production Five-Fold

1. Amazon is suspending all shipments other than medical supplies and household staples to its warehouses amid coronavirus crisis — read the memo it just sent sellers

2. The Trump administration plans to ask for an $850 billion stimulus package as coronavirus hits the US economy

3. UK abandoned virus plan after realizing 250k would die
4. the virus may mutate and become more virulent, and it may develop "resistance" against human anti-bodies, or it may even use anti-bodies to enter our body cells (as Dengue does, for example). 
5. Israel enforces virus quarantine with spy apps
6. As is China, and as will pretty much any other country that can. See: 

   Chinese citizens who conceal any coronavirus history are being punished using the country's dystopian social credit system

   Spy balloons that can see a phone in your hand will soon fly loops over North America. Here's how World View's technology works and what else its new CEO has planned.

   UK airports could close within weeks due to the coronavirus as the British government warns against all global travel

   'People coughing all over each other': US Navy sailors are reportedly being packed into close quarters aboard ships, despite coronavirus worries

   House Democrats just passed another version of their coronavirus bill that significantly scales back paid sick leave

   Goldman Sachs officially predicts a coronavirus-driven recession will hit the US, sees GDP shrinking 5% in 2nd quarter

   From Walmart to Starbucks, these 13 retail companies are changing their benefits policies amid the coronavirus pandemic

   White House Unveils $850 Billion Economic Rescue Package, "Sending Checks To Every Household" A Good Idea, Dudley Says

   How 'bout a box of chocolates for the hours we'll have to spend watching Netflix?