World PM stable in hospital and not on ventilator
Taxpayers Paid Millions to Design a Low-Cost Ventilator for a Pandemic. Instead, the Company Is Selling Versions of It Overseas.
by Patricia Callahan, Sebastian Rotella and Tim Golden ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as they’re published. Five years ago, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services tried to plug a crucial hole in its preparations for a global pandemic, signing a $13.8 million contract with a Pennsylvania manufacturer to create a low-cost, portable, easy-to-use ventilator that could be stockpiled for emergencies.
by Patricia Callahan, Sebastian Rotella and Tim Golden ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as they’re published. Five years ago, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services tried to plug a crucial hole in its preparations for a global pandemic, signing a $13.8 million contract with a Pennsylvania manufacturer to create a low-cost, portable, easy-to-use ventilator that could be stockpiled for emergencies.
Boris Johnson is "in good spirits" after spending the night in intensive care being treated for coronavirus, according to a No 10 spokesman
He said the prime minister, 55, was stable overnight and is being given oxygen - and was not on a ventilator.
It comes as Cabinet Office minister Michael Gove became the latest politician to self-isolate after a family member showed symptoms.
Trump administration tells hospitals ventilators can be shared among coronavirus patients
Hospitals can split a single ventilator between two patients infected with the coronavirus, the Trump administration said Tuesday, but cautioned that the practice should only be done if there are no other options.A shortage of ventilators, machines that allow seriously ill patients to breathe and stay alive, is one of the top concerns of the coronavirus crisis. Hospitals across the country could soon be facing situations where they need to prioritize treatment with limited resources. Mr Gove said he did not have symptoms and will continue working at home.
Mr Johnson was admitted to St Thomas' Hospital in central London with "persistent symptoms" of Covid-19 on Sunday and was moved to intensive care on Monday at 19:00 BST after his symptoms worsened.
In a statement on Tuesday, a Downing Street spokesman said: "The prime minister has been stable overnight and remains in good spirits. He is receiving standard oxygen treatment and is breathing without any other assistance.
"He has not required mechanical ventilation or non-invasive respiratory support."
A ventilator takes over the body's breathing process when disease has caused the lungs to fail.
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Speaking to BBC Radio 4's Today programme earlier, Mr Gove pledged that if there is any change in his condition "No 10 will ensure the country is updated".
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The pandemic has hit the borough hard. Christina Norstein and other nurses have witnessed things over the past few weeks they have never experienced before: freezer trucks for the dead; colleagues healthy one day, critically ill the next.(Pictured) A closed tattoo shop is boarded up closed amid concerns of COVID-19 spreading in Dallas, Texas on March 31. Meanwhile, world leaders including Russia's President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump have sent messages to Mr Johnson wishing him well.
Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab is deputising for the PM and chaired the government's daily coronavirus meeting on Tuesday.
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As first secretary of state, Mr Raab is the minister designated to stand in for Mr Johnson if he is unwell and unable to work.
Mr Raab said earlier there was an "incredibly strong team spirit" behind the prime minister and that he and his colleagues were making sure they implemented plans that Mr Johnson had instructed them to deliver "as soon as possible".
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Inside the auto giants’ efforts to build prototypes and revamp factories to produce tens of thousands of ventilators in time for covid-19 patients.Scrambling to get production underway, the workers took apart a ventilator and 3-D scanned each of the roughly 300 parts, creating computer simulations of how the device could be assembled efficiently. Ford, which has partnered with a ventilator-maker and GE Healthcare, has been rushing to train workers and obtain the parts to have its first prototype ready early next week. Some politicians have called for greater clarity on what Mr Raab's role as deputy entails, including Tory MP Tobias Ellwood who asked for details "as to where responsibility for UK national security decisions now lies".
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Albanian people are being disinfected before entering a market, as Albanian authorities take measures to stop the spread of the coronavirus disease in Tirana, Albania on April 6.
Yikes! Kandi Burruss Calls Out 'RHOA' Costars for Filtering No-Makeup Selfies
Challenge accepted! The cast of Real Housewives of Atlanta flooded social media with makeup-free selfies on Thursday, April 2, thanks to the one and only Eva Marcille — but Kandi Burruss had something to say about authenticity. Biggest ‘Real Housewives’ Feuds Ever — And Where the Relationships Stand Today Here’s how it all went down: Marcille took to her Instagram feed on Wednesday, April 1, to propose a self-care challenge for her 3.8 million Instagram followers and her Real Housewives of Atlanta costars. The Rickey Smiley Morning Show co-host shared a video explaining that the purpose of the challenge is to ditch makeup for as long as possible while self-quarantining at home during the coronavirus outbreak. In the accompanying caption, she wrote, “Good morning and happy Wednesday. Why don’t you all join me in my new challenge it’s called the #NoMakeUp #WashFaceChallenge. The point of the challenge is to ignite the confidence in you!” ‘Real Housewives’ Stars Look Like Supermodels in Swimsuits — Including Bethenny Frankel, Lisa Rinna, Kelly Bensimon and More! She continued, “No need for filters and makeup and enhancement to be beautiful.” Marcille then nominated every single housewife of Atlanta, plus friends Tanya Sam, Gail “Yovanna” Momsplaisir and Marlo Hampton. “Happy washing ladies,” she added. “Let’s see those pores .” Buuruss, among several other RHOA stars, participated in the challenge. But she was very quick to call out her co-stars for altering their photos.
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A man walks past a screen showing the news report that Japanese Prime minister Shinzo Abe plans to declare a state of emergency over coronavirus on April 6 in Tokyo, Japan.
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The makeshift Robertson Ventilator can be assembled with hardware-store supplies in 20-30 minutes at a cost of less than $100.Dr. Charles Robertson, a UMMC pediatric anesthesiologist and the mastermind behind the idea, said he set out to make the "absolute simplest ventilator we can build with parts available in any city, you don't need special tools to put together and can be done quickly as the need arises.
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Residents write words "stay home" with their mobile phones as they stand on the balcony of their apartment block during the lockdown imposed by the Belgian government, on April 5 in Ruisbroek, Belgium.
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A 31-year-old pregnant woman was in peril, her lungs ravaged by the coronavirus. If they delivered her baby now, it might reduce the strain on her body and help her recover. But it was more than two months before the due date, and the infant would probably have difficulty breathing, feeding and maintaining temperature and be at risk for long-term health problems. The surgery itself, a cesarean section, would be a stressor for the mother. require(["medianetNativeAdOnArticle"], function (medianetNativeAdOnArticle)
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Pope Francis holds a palm branch as he leads Palm Sunday mass in St. Peter's Basilica without public participation due to the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), at the Vatican on April 5.
Are we in a recession or economic depression and what's the difference anyway?
Neither, for now, but what happens next is merely a guess. Here's how to know which is which.Layoffs continue to push as many as 16.8 million US workers into unemployment and companies are already beginning to suffer, which is why it's important to educate yourself and prepare. How we label the growing economic crisis affects how we respond to it, from the leaders of government and financial institutions like banks down to individuals like you and me.
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Challenge accepted! The cast of Real Housewives of Atlanta flooded social media with makeup-free selfies on Thursday, April 2, thanks to the one and only Eva Marcille — but Kandi Burruss had something to say about authenticity. Biggest ‘Real Housewives’ Feuds Ever — And Where the Relationships Stand Today Here’s how it all went down: Marcille took to her Instagram feed on Wednesday, April 1, to propose a self-care challenge for her 3.8 million Instagram followers and her Real Housewives of Atlanta costars. The Rickey Smiley Morning Show co-host shared a video explaining that the purpose of the challenge is to ditch makeup for as long as possible while self-quarantining at home during the coronavirus outbreak. In the accompanying caption, she wrote, “Good morning and happy Wednesday. Why don’t you all join me in my new challenge it’s called the #NoMakeUp #WashFaceChallenge. The point of the challenge is to ignite the confidence in you!” ‘Real Housewives’ Stars Look Like Supermodels in Swimsuits — Including Bethenny Frankel, Lisa Rinna, Kelly Bensimon and More! She continued, “No need for filters and makeup and enhancement to be beautiful.” Marcille then nominated every single housewife of Atlanta, plus friends Tanya Sam, Gail “Yovanna” Momsplaisir and Marlo Hampton. “Happy washing ladies,” she added. “Let’s see those pores .” Buuruss, among several other RHOA stars, participated in the challenge. But she was very quick to call out her co-stars for altering their photos. 
The makeshift Robertson Ventilator can be assembled with hardware-store supplies in 20-30 minutes at a cost of less than $100.Dr. Charles Robertson, a UMMC pediatric anesthesiologist and the mastermind behind the idea, said he set out to make the "absolute simplest ventilator we can build with parts available in any city, you don't need special tools to put together and can be done quickly as the need arises. 
A 31-year-old pregnant woman was in peril, her lungs ravaged by the coronavirus. If they delivered her baby now, it might reduce the strain on her body and help her recover. But it was more than two months before the due date, and the infant would probably have difficulty breathing, feeding and maintaining temperature and be at risk for long-term health problems. The surgery itself, a cesarean section, would be a stressor for the mother. require(["medianetNativeAdOnArticle"], function (medianetNativeAdOnArticle)
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Neither, for now, but what happens next is merely a guess. Here's how to know which is which.Layoffs continue to push as many as 16.8 million US workers into unemployment and companies are already beginning to suffer, which is why it's important to educate yourself and prepare. How we label the growing economic crisis affects how we respond to it, from the leaders of government and financial institutions like banks down to individuals like you and me. 
Lord Heseltine, who served as deputy prime minister under John Major, said it will be a "very difficult personal position" for Mr Raab, who "will be tested by the loneliness of the job".
"He will be surrounded by lots of people who know what Boris Johnson said, believe Boris will be quickly back and have their own personal agendas anyway," he said.
Mr Johnson was initially taken to hospital for tests after announcing 11 days ago that he had the coronavirus. His symptoms included a high temperature and a cough.
Mr Gove is the latest cabinet minister to self-isolate, after Mr Johnson, Health Secretary Matt Hancock and Scottish secretary Alister Jack.
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The government's chief medical adviser Prof Chris Whitty and the PM's adviser Dominic Cummings also spent time self-isolating after showing symptoms.
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Are we in a recession or economic depression and what's the difference anyway? .
Neither, for now, but what happens next is merely a guess. Here's how to know which is which.Layoffs continue to push as many as 16.8 million US workers into unemployment and companies are already beginning to suffer, which is why it's important to educate yourself and prepare. How we label the growing economic crisis affects how we respond to it, from the leaders of government and financial institutions like banks down to individuals like you and me.
Taxpayers Paid Millions to Design a Low-Cost Ventilator for a Pandemic.... 
Trump administration tells hospitals ventilators can be shared among... 
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Ford and GM are undertaking a warlike effort to produce ventilators. It may... 
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'It's not fancy, but it works': Mississippi doctor uses garden hose, lamp... 
Hope, and New Life, in a Brooklyn Maternity Ward Fighting Covid-19 
Are we in a recession or economic depression and what's the difference anyway? 
