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Medical personnel work at the Samaritan’s Purse field hospital in New York’s Central Park, Wednesday, April 1, 2020. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people, but for some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)
Health experts say prepare for the worst, as the coronavirus pandemic spreads around the world. And a grim prognosis for the United States. More than 200 thousand Americans could die from the outbreak. While the human cost is staggering, the economic price is also high, sending global financial markets into a tailspin and nations spiraling toward a recession.
We begin our coverage with CGTN’s Nathan King live at the White House.
Follow Nathan King on Twitter@nathanking
To discuss the coronavirus pandemic:
- Kate Tulenko is Founder and CEO of Corvus Health.
- Einar Tangen is an economic and political affairs commentator.
- Anthony Chan was a former Chief Economist for JPMorgan Chase and Co.
- Joseph Williams is Senior News Editor for US News and World Report.
For more:
This is why China wants United Nations Security Council (UNSC) members to change the way they address global emergencies, like the COVID-19 pandemic.https://t.co/SZvODPysNt
— CGTN (@CGTNOfficial) April 1, 2020
Global economy could shrink by up to 1 pct in 2020 due to #COVID19 pandemic: UN https://t.co/OZLRJ3JREv pic.twitter.com/x3BcHwdKqL
— China Xinhua News (@XHNews) April 1, 2020
Want to make a mask with no sewing involved?
CGTN shows you two ways you can turn some extra fabric or an old t-shirt into a protective face mask. pic.twitter.com/o3fIp9izLk
— CGTN America (@cgtnamerica) April 1, 2020
