The US yesterday suffered its single worst day of deaths so far in the coronavirus pandemic. As many as 1,918 people died in what officials have warned could be the worst week of the crisis.

The Pandemic Report: British Prime minister Boris Johnson is in the hospital with the coronavirus and CNN anchor Brooke Baldwin has it, as does the Navy captain relieved of command of his aircraft carrier for sounding the alarm about the virus spreading on …

Magical Thinking: As Americans have trouble sleeping with pandemic worries, President Trump yesterday turned over the microphone at his daily briefing to Michael Lindell, founder of Minnesota-based My Pillow, who appears on cable television along with the Flex Seal guy.   Lindell, a …

The rate of increase in New York coronavirus appears to have slowed slightly, but Gov. Andrew Cuomo still says the state is still in dire straits. New York is the epicenter of the pandemic in the US.

Pandemic Politics: Just after midnight, Congress finally reached agreement on a $2 trillion pandemic bailout bill that includes the Democratic demands for stronger protections for workers and oversight of a $500 billion fund to bail out distressed businesses.   The intent is to …

Viral News: While President Trump ordered the closure of the Mexico and Canada borders in response to the coronavirus pandemic, several more states including New York, Connecticut, and New Jersey put a limit on non-essential outdoor gatherings.   “These provisions will be …

New Rules!: California Gov. Gavin Newsom last night ordered all 40 million Californians to stay inside and leave home only for essential business.   Newsom said, “I think it’s time I tell you what I tell my family.” He said, “This is not …