Navarro warned of pandemic cost and risks in memo series
Reports detail Peter Navarro memos dated January 29 and February 23 warning that a coronavirus outbreak could cost trillions and kill millions, urging travel bans and rapid use of the Defense Production Act. Memo warns Americans could be left defenseless without vaccines or cures and cites potential infection of up to 100 million with 1.2 million deaths.
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Trump slams watchdog report on hospitals and virus
The article reports President Trump disputing a federal inspector general survey, which found hospitals face severe shortages of coronavirus testing supplies and long result waits. It notes 75 percent of surveyed hospitals treat COVID-19 patients and expect being overwhelmed, with concerns about testing capacity, PPE, ventilators, staff burnout, and a cascading impact on care nationwide.
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Japan declares monthlong state of emergency for Tokyo area
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe announced a monthlong state of emergency covering Tokyo and six other prefectures to bolster social distancing amid rising COVID-19 cases. The plan relies on requests to stay at home, with no penalties for violators, and runs until May 6.
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