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N.Y. Deaths Slow; Trump Aide Doubts May 1 Target: Virus Update

(Bloomberg) -- New York’s daily virus deaths fell for the first time in three days and hospitalizations slowed. The U.S. Surgeon General cast doubt on the Trump administration’s goal of a quick restart of the economy, saying most of the nation won’t be ready by May 1.Spain reported the fewest deaths since March 24, and the pace of new cases slowed in Germany. Italy reported a downward trend in fatalities and infections, and may extend its lockdown into May, while U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson is able to walk around as part of his recovery.European Union finance ministers agreed on a $590 billion rescue package.Key DevelopmentsCoronavirus Tracker: Global Cases 1.62 Million; Deaths 97,200‘No Sail Order’ for cruise ships extended; Boeing may cut jobsPotential coronavirus drugs may cost as little as $1, study saysFrance reports 4 deaths in hydroxychloroquine testsHong Kong’s edge over Singapore shows early measures workAmerica worships from the parking...

Trump Aide Doubts May 1 Target; Spain Deaths Slow: Virus Update

(Bloomberg) -- The U.S. Surgeon General cast doubt on the Trump administration goal of a quick restart of the economy, saying most of the nation won’t be ready by May 1. The top U.S. infectious disease expert said tests to find virus antibodies will be available in a week.Spain reported the fewest number of deaths since March 24, and the pace of new cases slowed in Germany. Italy is seeing a downward trend in infections and may extend its lockdown into May, while U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson is starting his recovery.European Union finance ministers agreed on a $590 billion rescue package.U.S. Vice President Mike Pence and one of the country’s top health officials said reopening the economy hinges partly on the government seeing major communities at the end of their outbreaks.Key DevelopmentsCoronavirus Tracker: Global Cases 1.62 Million; Deaths 97,200‘No Sail Order’ for cruise ships extended; Boeing may cut jobsPotential coronavirus...