NBC 5 May 16th COVID-19 Update
Gatherings of large groups that have been brought to a halt by the novel coronavirus are starting to make their way back into life in the United States, but they may not look the way they once did — and experts question if the public is ready for them at all. The 12 forecasting models tracked by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are predicting an increase in deaths in the coming weeks that could bring the nationwide death toll to 100,000 by June 1. Health experts say the best way to protect against the virus still is to stay home.
Here’s what else you need to know about COVID-19 in the U.S.:
• Late Friday, the U.S. House approved a $3 trillion coronavirus relief measure and a historic rules change to allow lawmakers to vote remotely during the pandemic. The relief package is expected to face major roadblocks in the Senate.
• President Donald Trump unveiled a crash effort on Friday aimed at developing a coronavirus vaccine by the end of the year.
• There have been more than 1.4 million coronavirus cases and more than 87,000 deaths in the United States.
Posted: May 16th, 2020 under Heathcare News.