Italy Becomes 3rd Country To Pass 200k Coronavirus Cases, CDC Reporting 70,000 US Deaths To Be Expected Due To A Quicker Pace of State Re-Openings

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For 3rd time, Italy reports more recoveries than new cases in a day, but total tops 200k
New York reported just 3,110 new cases, bringing the statewide total to 295,106.
Brazil emerging as the new ‘hot spot’ as Bolsonaro continues to deny virus
Canada just reported 1,605 new cases of coronavirus and 147 new deaths, bringing its totals to 48,500 cases and 2,707 deaths.
Russia extends partial lockdown to May 11th, reports another record batch of new cases, deaths
CDC models updated to reflect slightly more US deaths
US deaths pass 56k
Steny Hoyer says House will not return next week
Florida reports drop in COVID-19 cases
Spanish official apologizes for spraying beach with bleach
McConnell insists Senate will return next week
Vilnius launches novel ‘outdoor cafe’ concept
Portugal latest EU member to release plans to end the lockdown
The Netherlands reports the lowest single-day death toll in more than a month
Surfers return to New Zeland beaches as the country officially reopens
France won’t allow large gatherings until at least September
Australia reopens Sydney’s Bondi Beach despite nearby ‘hotspot’
NHS releases data showing COVID-19% could be 50% higher in England & Wales
Texas announces plans to start reopening this week
Indians reportedly resist reopening push over fears of viral spread
Iran sees another drop in deaths