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We saw yesterday. While the death toll had appeared to be leveling off, multiple states just reported their worst days yet, including my home state of new jersey, louisiana, florida, and massachusetts. In new york the toll topped 10,000 after the state added thousands of people who never actually tested positive, but most likely died from the virus. Despite all of this, the president is moving ahead with plans to reopen parts of the country, maybe as early as two weeks from now. After initially insisting he would be the one to call the shots on how it was done, the president now says hes going...

Every 36 hours. Think about that. This morning, the number of cases in the United States is over 467,000. And it could hit a half a million today. Nearly 17,000 people have died. Widespread testing still is not happening here. There is no vaccine for coronavirus. And no proven medication. Models that are predicting reduced death tolls assume that lockdowns stay in place until june. Despite all of that, President Trump is now planning to create a new Economic Task force so people can get back out there and get to work asap. You see whats happening and where we are, where we stand and hopefully ...

Be slowing down. After averaging nearly 2,000 deaths a day at the end of last week, the number is closer to 1500 so far this week. Of course, that is still a staggering amount. As of this morning, the number of coronavirus cases is over 583,000. More than 23,000 americans have lost their lives. At the same time, we know that the administration is seeking an aggressive strategy to reopen the country. He wants to be open for business at the beginning of next month. The president expected to unveil his new Economic Task force dedicated to achieving that goal later today. But on monday, two separa...

Reporting. The new plan comes as frustration builds with protests erupting in several states over the ongoing stayathome orders. Some Health Experts are urging caution in moving too quickly to try to get things back to normal. Were right now at flattening the curve but what we ultimately want to do before we consider any relaxation of any kind of social distancing measures would be to actually decrease the curve, see a steady decline in the curve to almost zero. Our nbc news team is here and ready to go. Stephanie ruehl is following the new unemployment numbers. Garrett haake is at a food bank...

In chicago more than 400 cases are linked to the cook county jail. As the city opens up a 66,000 square foot refrigerate it had warehouse to ease overcrowding at morgues. Three cases aboard three aircraft carriers. The city of philadelphia is pushing back on claims it is a potential new hot spot. I am hopeful that the social distancing steps we have put in place a few weeks ago are showing signs of working. Reporter face coverings for all at essential businesses. Strict limits on capacity and gatherings. Nevada limiting the size of religious gatherings as alabama doubles down. There was no eas...