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This is Coronavirus 411, the latest COVID-19 info and new hotspots… Just the facts… for Thursday April 16th, 2020.  There are more than 2 million global cases of COVID-19, nearly 1/3 are in the U.S. 22 million Americans have filed for unemployment over the last 4 weeks. New guidelines for preventing the spread of the virus and reopening the economy will be announced today, according to the President. New York, Connecticut and Maryland will require residents to wear a mask in public. The mayor of Los Angeles said concerts and sporting events may not be allowed in the city until 2021.  Idaho will allow some non-essential businesses to open after April 30th if they can ensure social distancing and protection of customers and employees.   The Navy is considering re-instating the Captain of the USS Theodore Roosevelt, who was removed for failure to follow the chain of command in regard to the COVID-19 outbreak on his ship.  At least 668 crew members of France’s Charles De Gaulle aircraft carrier have tested positive for the virus. British Health Minister Dorries, wrote on Twitter, “There is only one way we can “exit” a full lockdown and that is when we have a vaccine”. The Australian Prime Minster, said restrictions will remain in place for at least 4 more weeks. Prime Minister Trudeau, said the lockdown in Canada will last many more weeks. Germany will reopen non-essential businesses next week.  Emirates airline, based in Dubai, has started testing passengers for COVID-19 prior to boarding. A 99 year old war veteran from northern England, Tom Moore, raised more than 15 million dollars for the National Health System, by walking 100 lengths of his garden, reports CNN.     See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.