Nearly 90% of the US population is under stay-at-home orders
"What are you waiting for? What more evidence do you need? If you think it's not going to happen to you, there are proof points all over the United States, all over the world," California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Wednesday.Newsom was the first governor to issue a statewide stay-at-home order in March after health officials warned social distancing measures would be the most effective in curbing the spread of the virus.
sends EMTs and paramedics to New York City to help amid coronavirus crisisThis week, the Federal Emergency Management Agency sent hundreds of ambulances, EMTs and paramedics to New York City to help assist first responders.Emergency Medical Services has received a record number of medical emergencies each day, with a 50% increase over normal daily call volume, the New York City Fire Department said in a news release.
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