Category: News


United execs warn of ‘tough decisions ahead,’ stark industry outlook due to coronavirus


United CEO Oscar Munoz and President Scott Kirby didn’t mince words in an open letter to the airline’s employees on Wednesday, warning of “tough decisions ahead” in the wake of the new coronavirus and its impact on the airline industry.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/airline-news/2020/04/16/united-warns-stark-airline-industry-outlook-amid-coronavirus/5143399002/


US explores possibility that coronavirus started in Chinese lab, not a market


The theory has been pushed by supporters of the President, including some congressional Republicans, who are eager to deflect criticisms of Trump’s handling of the pandemic.

Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti Says Large Gatherings, Such As Sporting Events, Might Not Return Until 2021


Los Angeles mayor Eric Garcetti told a group of high-level staffers Monday that “large gatherings” – including sporting events – might not be approved until next year due to the novel coronavirus pandemic, as first reported by the Los Angeles Times.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/2020/04/15/coronavirus-los-angeles-may-prohibit-fans-sports-events-until-2021/5142950002/

Public health labs worry ‘bad data’ could taint US recovery from coronavirus crisis.


Companies are lining up to market an emerging type of blood test to detect whether a person has ever had the novel coronavirus. These antibody tests could be critical to reopening the USA, informing public health and state officials on how and when Americans can resume everyday activities.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2020/04/16/coronavirus-antibody-blood-tests-reliable-public-health/2981574001/

Stanford professor claims coronavirus death rate ‘likely orders of magnitude lower’ than first thought


Stanford University professor of medicine Dr. Jay Bhattacharya told “Tucker Carlson Tonight” Tuesday that he believes the actual death rate from the coronavirus pandemic is “likely orders of magnitude lower than the initial estimates.”

https://www.foxnews.com/media/stanford-professor-jay-bhattacharya-coronavirus-death-rate