In a dramatic shift in tone, President Trump now says the coronavirus pandemic is likely to get worse before it gets better. He is encouraging Americans to wear masks and says he’s open to more funding for testing. Ben Tracy reports on the president’s first COVID-19 briefing in months. Source
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Eye Opener: Trump warns Americans of coronavirus pandemic’s severity
President Trump warned the coronavirus will get worse before it gets better, and encouraged Americans to wear a mask as he resumed speaking at White House coronavirus briefings. Also, the Trump administration plans to send federal troops into Chicago after the actions of federal forces in Portland sparked nationwide outrage. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Source
Texas judge orders county shutdown, but governor says it’s unenforceable
A judge in Texas issued a stay-at-home order in his county even though Governor Greg Abbott says it’s not enforceable. This comes as cases climb to critical levels in that state and in California, where the coronavirus is disproportionately affecting the Latino communities. Mireya Villarreal reports. Source
Travelers from 31 states must quarantine after entering New York
While New York has seen a decline in cases, dozens of other U.S. states are now experiencing a surge. Source
Trump urges Americans to wear masks, warns things may “get worse”
The president said the coronavirus pandemic “will probably unfortunately get worse before it gets better. I don’t like saying that, but that’s the way it is.” Source
15 people wounded in shooting at Chicago funeral home
The victims’ conditions weren’t clear. There were multiple suspects and one person of interest was being questioned. Source
13 nuns at Michigan convent die of COVID-19
The nuns, who ranged in age from 69 to 99, included teachers, an author and a secretary in the Vatican Secretariat of State. Source
“Our hospitals look like war zones”: Texas hit hard by the coronavirus
While cities like Dallas and Houston are seeing a decrease in positive cases and hospitalizations, virus-related deaths in the state are up 33% over the last 10 days. Source
Tsunami warning canceled hours after strong quake off Alaska
Kodiak police urged residents to rush to higher ground ahead of the tsunami’s possible arrival. But the warning was scrapped within about four hours. Source
Earthquake off Alaska triggers tsuani warning and evacuations
Kodiak police are urging residents to rush to higher ground ahead of tsunami’s possible arrival. Source