April 17 coronavirus news

Everyone in San Francisco will be required to wear face coverings in public and at work, Mayor London Breed announced at a news conference Friday.

The health order will go into effect at midnight but will not be enforced until April 22 to allow time for people to access face coverings, Breed said

Breed said health officials plan to distribute face coverings to vulnerable populations throughout the city and county of San Francisco.

Face covering requirements have already been announced in Sonoma County, California. Several other Bay Area jurisdictions will announce similar orders Friday, Public Health Director Grant Colfax said at the news conference.

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Washington state Gov. Jay Inslee called President Trump "unhinged" following a series of tweets saying states should be liberated.

On Friday, Trump tweeted about liberating Minnesota, Michigan and Virginia, all of which have Democratic governors who have been the subject of protests over coronavirus restrictions.

“The President’s statements this morning encourage illegal and dangerous acts. He is putting millions of people in danger of contracting COVID-19,” Inslee said in a statement.

“His unhinged rantings and calls for people to ‘liberate’ states could also lead to violence. We’ve seen it before," the governor added. 

Although Washington was not one of the states mentioned in the President’s tweets, Inslee said the tweets could have implications across the country. 

“The President’s call to action today threatens to undermine his own goal of recovery by further delaying the ability of states to amend current interventions in a safe, evidence-based way,” Inslee said.

The tweets came less than 24 hours after his administration issued a report calling for a deliberate, phased-in approach to restarting the economy.

The UK government has advised that some items of personal protective equipment may need to be reused due to "acute" shortages across the National Health Service. 

According to Public Health England, these measures have been introduced as a result of the "exceptional circumstances" the NHS faces during the coronavirus pandemic, and do not reflect the HSE's "standard" approach.

The government's statement follows an earlier warning from NHS Providers — an organization that represents NHS hospitals — that there is a “critical” shortage of clinical gowns in the UK. According to the organization, some hospitals will "run out of fully fluid repellent gowns this weekend" and will be forced to use the "highest possible level of alternative" protective equipment. 

California Gov. Gavin Newsom offered advice to other governors considering lifting stay-at-home orders during the coronavirus pandemic: “Don’t play politics, don’t do the expedient."

“Think about not just the short term, but the long term, and more than anything, we’re in this together," Newsom added.

The governor said visitors who plan to travel to California must also follow the state's guidelines and requirements for social distancing. 

“Covid-19 knows no walls, jurisdictions, no boundaries,” Newsom said. “It’s a global pandemic.”

US stocks soared on Friday, giving markets their second week of gains. This hasn’t happened since the first half of February.

Stocks surged higher on Friday as investors were hopeful a potential coronavirus treatment could help fight the pandemic.

Discussions about reopening parts of the US economy also put Wall Street in a cheery mood. News that China’s economy contracted by 6.8% in the first three months of the year, couldn't derail the positive sentiment.

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Remember: As stocks settle after the trading day, levels might still change slightly.

At least 1,842 new coronavirus cases were reported in Illinois in the past 24 hours, said Dr. Ngozi Ezike, the state's public health director. It is the largest number of new cases in a single day in the state.

There are now at least 27,575 cases of coronavirus in Illinois, and at 1,134 people have died from the disease, Ezike said.  

“Please continue to stay home. Continue washing your hands, wear a mask if you must leave. Everyone's effort is appreciated. It's noticed your efforts have shown that they can flatten the curve. So proud to be in this state, and see how we have responded to this pandemic,” Ezike said.

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper said Friday there is a global supply chain breakdown, and governors need more help from the federal government. 

He went on to say they specifically need assistance with testing supplies and personal protective equipment.

Cooper said he wants to ease restrictions, but public safety has to come first. 

The governor also announced a new partnership with three state universities: University of North Carolina, East Carolina University and Duke University. 

The goal, he said, is to address three areas: testing, tracing and trending.

Cooper believes it will show the true number of Covid-19 cases, and its spread. The information, he said, will help state officials determine when to start easing restrictions. 

“I know we can do this, there is no perfect sequence or timing, but there is health guidance, business guidance, and common sense," Cooper said.

There are at least 5,859 coronavirus cases and at least 152 deaths in the state.

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker said in-person classes will remain closed through the end of the academic year.

However, the governor reiterated distance learning will continue.

“I’ve said time and time again, our decisions must follow the science and the science says our students can’t go back to their normal routine this school year,” Pritzker said.

He continued: “Over the last month, Illinois’ schools have stepped up and faced the many challenges of Covid-19 with generosity, creativity, and a resolute focus on caring for students, parents and communities. I am confident that our schools will manage and expand the learning opportunities for all our children who will be working from home over the coming weeks.”

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