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April 24, 2020 Another 3,176 people died from coronavirus in 24 hours in the US, bringing the total to nearly 50,000 deaths (49,759). It emerges from the latest update from Johns Hopkins University. There are 866,646 infections, or 26,971 more in one day. In New York State, there are 6,244 new cases registered today, bringing the total to 263,460 as reported by the office of Governor Andrew Cuomo.

Green light from the House of Representatives to the new 484 billion aid plan Green light from the US
House of Representatives to the new 484 billion aid plan to counter the economic impact of the coronavirus. President Donald Trump is expected to sign the measure, already approved by the Senate and intended primarily for small businesses, between today and tomorrow.

"The vaccine is very close." President Donald Trump said this during the press conference on the coronavirus in the White House, specifying however that "the tests are not close" on the vaccine. The president then announced that he could extend the guidelines on social distancing in the US until early summer or beyond. This was stated in the daily White House press briefing on the health emergency caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, claiming that it will be a matter of common sense but "until you feel safe enough, the rules will be maintained" .

American guidelines on how to deal with the pandemic had been issued for the first time until mid-March and then extended until the end of April. Now it goes further, even if they are not legally binding on individual states. In fact, some have implemented "their" rules with even stricter restrictions, especially on group activities or eating in restaurants. Others, however, at least 16 recalled Vice President Mike Pence, eased pressure on citizens with "reopening plans" to lift restrictions on coronavirus.

The US president then returns to drumstick the super virologist of the House's coronavirus task force, Bianca Anthony Fauci, contesting the fact that he claims there are not enough tests in the US. "I don't agree," he said while commenting on Fauci's statements that he is not present at the Covid-19 press conference today. The Pentagon and the 007 Americans - meanwhile it is learned - are investigating the possibility that the opponents of the United States could use the coronavirus as a biological weapon against American targets.  

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Trump: "Disinfectant injections to defeat the virus". Experts: "Irresponsible"
Sunlight, ultraviolet rays or disinfectant injected into the body to kill the coronavirus. It is the suggestion that comes from Donald Trump that indicates that injections of ultraviolet, disinfectants and bleach could be tested to see if they kill the coronavirus. The indication immediately sparked a shower of controversy with many experts who define "irresponsible and dangerous" as indicated by the US President because it could push someone to inject the disinfectant into the house on their own.

The White House study. Sunlight destroys coronavirus
Sunlight destroys coronavirus quickly. White House advisor William Bryan said this during the Covid-19 briefing with President Donald Trump and other members of the US government task force. William cited a study which found that ultraviolet rays have a strong impact against the virus. "Our most incredible observation was the powerful effect that sunlight seems to have on killing the virus, both on surfaces and in air, "said Bryan. 

"We have noticed a similar effect with both high temperatures and humidity," reported the White House advisor, showing the results of research conducted at the National Biodefense Analysis and Countermeasures Center. The study shows that the life of the virus is reduced by one third with a humidity rate of 80% and two minutes of exposure to sunlight compared to a temperature between 21 and 24 degrees and a humidity rate of 20%. According to Bryan, therefore, the summer will create conditions that can "reduce the transmission of the virus". But this does not mean, he warned, that it will be completely eliminated and that there will no longer be a need for social distancing. "It would be irresponsible on our part - he warned - to argue that summer will totally eliminate the virus" and that we can return to the life of before.

China has 6 new cases and no deaths
China has reported 6 new coronavirus cases and no deaths. The new infections are four imported and two local. According to the Beijing health authorities, there are 34 asymptomatic and 915 'active' cases, 57 of which are in critical conditions. 

Brazil. After 3,000 deaths, the pandemic accelerates
The number of deaths in Brazil for Covid-19 reached 3,313, after having recorded a total of 407 deaths in the last 24 hours, according to data released by the Ministry of Health. The new numbers confirm the acceleration of the pandemic, which for the first time exceeds 400 daily deaths. Confirmed cases of contagion have grown by 3,735 in the last 24 hours to reach a total of 49,492. At the press conference, Health Minister Nelson Teich clarified that the authorities have not yet established whether it is really a real acceleration of the pandemic or if the increase reflects "an increase in tampons".

Ecuador. The official number of infections
has doubled to over 22 thousand Ecuador has doubled the official number of infections from Covid-19 to 22,160 cases after having obtained the results of thousands of tests that have arrived late. Health Minister Juan Carlos Zevallos said at a press conference. So far there have been 11,183 official cases. According to an outdated Johns Hopkins University count, there are at least 560 deaths 

. Mexico. 1000 deaths exceeded
In Mexico - according to data provided by the ministry of health - there are 11,633 confirmed cases of coronavirus. The deaths 1,069.