US politicians approach an agreement over the rescue package. Negotiators debated all night [1], and hope to reach a deal this morning, with a vote later. The $2 trillion packages are one of many bailouts being prepared around the world.
Italy hopes for another reduction in cases. The number of new infections and fatalities fell for two days in a row [2]. Health officials warned that it’s too early to celebrate and that people should continue respecting the strict lockdown measures.
Other countries might switch from laissez-faire approaches. The UK imposed strict lockdown measures [3] on Monday, after trying a much-criticized gradualist approach. Countries pursuing similar paths, like Sweden, the Netherlands, and Cyprus, could switch too.
Japan’s prime minister discusses the Tokyo games. Shinzo Abe is calling [4] the International Olympic Committee chairman Thomas Bach shortly. A growing number of countries have demanded a postponement.
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Los Angeles expanded its ban on evictions. Landlords are temporarily not allowed to remove people in rent-stabilized apartments [5] to turn them into condominiums, Mayor Eric Garcetti said. The measure is meant to help citizens stay inside to avoid more contagion.
The UK began its lockdown… From today, people can only leave their homes if absolutely necessary [6], including for exercise once a day. Shops selling non-essential goods are shut and gatherings of more than two people who don’t share a household have been banned.
…but London’s main airport predicted a surge in cargo freight. Heathrow, one of the world’s busiest hubs, anticipates a jump of more than 50% [7] in the transport of goods as it receives more medical supplies and equipment to help tackle coronavirus.
Google started surveying people about coronavirus symptoms. For the past three days, the company has been asking users [8] if they have flu-like symptoms. It claimed the data is being collected to power a forecasting tool being built at Carnegie Mellon University.
China softened the lockdown in Hubei. From April 8, transportation will resume [9] and people will be allowed to move in and out of the province where the pandemic started. Earlier this month, the number of new cases dropped to zero in Hubei.
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This piece was written by Wayne Dupree on March 24, 2020. It originally appeared in WayneDupree.com [11] and is used by permission.
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