Sunlight Weakens Virus, More Relief Approved & Coral Reef Breakthrough- Friday, April 24th, 2020
The NewsWorthy
Erica Mandy
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🗓️ 24 April 2020
⏱️ 11 minutes
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Summary
The news to know for Friday, April 24th, 2020!
We're sharing the results from new research, including how many people may have had COVID-19 without knowing, how sunlight might fight the virus on surfaces, and how most Americans feel about going back into the office.
Plus, an NFL Draft recap, why Beyoncé and Twitter are teaming up, and a breakthrough that could help save one of the largest coral reefs in the world.
Those stories and more in less than 10 minutes!
Award-winning broadcast journalist and former TV news reporter Erica Mandy breaks it all down for you.
Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com or see sources below to read more about any of the stories mentioned today.
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Sources:
Case Count, Death Toll: Johns Hopkins
States Begin Reopening: The Hill, CNBC, Twitter
Few Americans Ready for Crowds: CBS News, Politico
NYC Outbreak Easing: NY Post, NBC News
NY Antibody Testing Results: NYT, AP
Virus Dies in Hot, Humid Conditions: Bloomberg, WaPo
Jobless Claims Hit 26 Million: NBC News, AP
House Approves Relief Package: WSJ, NPR, Reuters
Big Companies Return PPP Loans: Reuters, AP, WaPo
NFL Draft Round One: ESPN, CBS Sports
Instacart More Hiring: TechCrunch, The Verge, CNN, Press Release
Uber Domestic Abuse Shelter Donations: USA Today, Press Release
Dorsey & Beyonce Pledge $6M: Variety, ABC News
New Rolling Stones Song: AP, Rolling Stone, Twitter, YouTube
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| 0:00.0 | Today is Friday, April 24th. |
| 0:01.8 | We're sharing the results from new research, |
| 0:03.5 | including how many people may have had COVID-19 |
| 0:05.7 | without knowing, how sunlight might fight the virus on surfaces, |
| 0:09.4 | and how most Americans feel about going back into the office. |
| 0:12.6 | Plus an NFL draft recap, why Beyoncé and Twitter are teaming up, |
| 0:16.4 | and a breakthrough that could help save one of the largest coral reefs in the world. |
| 0:22.2 | Welcome, welcome to the newsworthy all the days news in less than 10 minutes |
| 0:26.1 | fast fair fun and on the go I'm Erica Mandy thanks so much for being here you |
| 0:31.8 | ready let's do this. |
| 0:37.2 | Nearly 50,000 people have now died from COVID-19 in the US, |
| 0:41.4 | but even as the death toll keeps rising, |
| 0:43.5 | the country is well on its way to reopen it. |
| 0:46.0 | Vice President Mike Pence says 16 states have now finalized plans to lift some restrictions. |
| 0:51.5 | Among those who have reopening strategies ready are Missouri, Pennsylvania, Oregon, and Idaho. |
| 0:56.8 | They'll all start rolling out the first phases of their plans as soon as next month. |
| 1:00.8 | And then remember, there's Georgia, where Governor Brian Kemp has been scrutinized for his decision |
| 1:04.8 | to start reopening today, allowing some businesses like gyms, tattoo studios, and bowling alleys |
| 1:09.9 | to reopen under certain restrictions. Even though state officials, medical experts and President Trump have said, |
| 1:15.9 | it's too soon to lift restrictions. |
| 1:18.3 | Instead, the White House has recommended states first demonstrate a downward trend |
| 1:22.4 | in new COVID-19 cases over two weeks |
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