News from the note…
A round up of the day’s news that might be of interest to you.
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Breaking News: A doctor who led a U.S. agency helping to develop a coronavirus vaccine says he was removed because he questioned the promotion of hydroxychloroquine, a drug endorsed by President Trump without rigorous vetting https://t.co/WShFySmZuv https://t.co/LeiAnBnUXS
— The New York Times (@nytimes) April 22, 2020
President Trump has asked aides to start adding events outside of D.C. to his schedule. He’s seen the factory visits and distribution center tours Mike Pence is doing and is eager to get out himself. https://t.co/heDGHuxNGg
— POLITICO (@politico) April 22, 2020
At least 19 people in Wisconsin who said they voted in-person or worked the polls for the state's April 7 primary election have tested positive for the coronavirus, according to the state health department. https://t.co/UFqohuGXpP
— CNN (@CNN) April 22, 2020
New York City will freeze the bodies of COVID-19 victims rather than burying them on Hart Island, the potter field long used as a burial ground for unclaimed bodies.
— ABC News (@ABC) April 22, 2020
The temporary measure is meant to lessen the burden on hospitals and funeral homes. https://t.co/ayLkNG3CXM
People suffering heart attacks, strokes or other life-threatening emergencies are staying away from hospitals because they fear contracting Covid-19, according to several US medical groups. https://t.co/Ay6Z2Koxy9
— CNN (@CNN) April 22, 2020
White House Economic Adviser Larry Kudlow said businesses should not be held responsible for employees or customers getting sick as governors move to reopen state economies https://t.co/peH5LZ2BHo
— POLITICO (@politico) April 22, 2020
Hundreds of vehicles waited in line at a food distribution site on the Wright State University campus in Fairborn, Ohio, on Tuesday.
— ABC News (@ABC) April 22, 2020
Organizers planned for up to 1,600 vehicles. The Ohio National Guard had 30 members on hand to help distribute the food. https://t.co/TlikuJ4oBr pic.twitter.com/cCqiBgy2jy
President Trump says he has ordered the Navy to “shoot down and destroy” any Iranian gunboats found to be harassing U.S. ships. A U.S. Navy video last week showed small Iranian fast boats coming close to American warships. https://t.co/uOdVklSEvk
— The Associated Press (@AP) April 22, 2020
The Tooth Fairy is free to move about the country and is immune to coronavirus, Dr. Fauci tells 7-year-old girl. https://t.co/CS1oIyudZA
— NBC News (@NBCNews) April 22, 2020
