David Sherfinski
Articles by David Sherfinski
Joe Biden calls for financial version of Defense Production Act, ‘supply commander’
With all eyes on the coronavirus pandemic, presumed Democratic presidential nominee Joseph R. Biden has called on President Trump to act more quickly on several fronts. Published April 9, 2020
‘Serological testing’ crucial in coronavirus fight, U.S. officials say
Americans will be adding a wonkish term -- "serological test" -- to their vocabularies in the coming days as federal and state officials point to immunity-screening as the key to getting back to normal when coronavirus cases tail off. Published April 9, 2020
Andrew Cuomo open to national ‘consortium’ among states for coronavirus supplies
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Thursday talked up the idea of a "consortium" among states across the country to collectively procure coronavirus-related goods if the federal government doesn't step up as a supplier. Published April 9, 2020
New York coronavirus deaths surpass 7,000, hit new daily high
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Thursday reported that the number of coronavirus-related deaths in the state crossed 7,000 after hitting another single-day high, while saying hospitalization rates and other indicators continued to trend downward. Published April 9, 2020
Jerome Powell: Eventual economic rebound can be ‘robust’
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell on Thursday vowed that the Fed will aggressively use its extensive lending powers until officials are confident the U.S. is on the road to recovery and said the eventual economic bounceback can be "robust" when it does come. Published April 9, 2020
Bernie Sanders: Wisconsin election ‘probably the ugliest thing I have ever seen’ politically
Sen. Bernard Sanders of Vermont on Wednesday said the Wisconsin elections this week were historically ugly and that Republicans don't like to see large voter turnouts. Published April 9, 2020
Dr. Anthony Fauci: Summer of beach-going, baseball, weddings ‘can be in the cards’
Dr. Anthony Fauci on Thursday said a summer full of beach-going, baseball games and wedding celebrations is in the realm of possibility for the United States as long as sufficient safeguards are in place for a potential coronavirus resurgence. Published April 9, 2020
Jerome Adams, surgeon general: New CDC guidance only applies to ‘essential’ workers
U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams on Thursday stressed that new federal guidelines allowing front-line workers to remain on the job even if they might have been exposed to the coronavirus do not apply to the general population. Published April 9, 2020
Dr. Anthony Fauci: We’re told a ‘large number’ of coronavirus antibody tests coming in days or weeks
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, on Thursday said a "large number" of antibody tests that could determine whether someone is immune to the coronavirus could be coming in a matter of days or weeks. Published April 9, 2020
Dr. Anthony Fauci: ‘I do’ believe coronavirus deaths will be significantly less than 100K-240K
Dr. Anthony Fauci, a member of the White House coronavirus task force, on Thursday said he does believe that coronavirus-related deaths in the U.S. will ultimately be lower than earlier projections of 100,000 to 240,000. Published April 9, 2020
Donald Trump touts improving U.S. coronavirus models
U.S. officials are increasingly confident they will avoid the estimated 100,000 to 200,000 coronavirus deaths that spooked Americans last week but warned Wednesday of a "second wave" of infections if folks get sloppy and start to go out before the end of the month. Published April 8, 2020
Phil Murphy, New Jersey governor, postpones June 2 primary to July 7
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy announced Wednesday he signed an executive order postponing primary elections that had been scheduled for June 2 until July 7 in light of the coronavirus outbreak. Published April 8, 2020
Andrew Cuomo said New York was not late to act in coronavirus outbreak
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Wednesday defended his state's response to the coronavirus outbreak, saying that they weren't late to the game and that if anything have gotten criticized for being too aggressive. Published April 8, 2020
Andrew Cuomo reports 779 new deaths in New York, single-day high amid outbreak
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Wednesday reported 779 new coronavirus-related deaths in New York - the state's highest single-day total amid the outbreak - while saying that social distancing measures appear to be "flattening the curve" elsewhere. Published April 8, 2020
Anthony Fauci: Projections show U.S. coronavirus deaths could come in lower than earlier estimated
Dr. Anthony Fauci, a member of the White House coronavirus task force, on Wednesday said new projections appear to show that the U.S. death toll from the virus could be lower than past estimates. Published April 8, 2020
Dr. Deborah Birx warns of ‘acute second wave’ of coronavirus infections without social distancing
Dr. Deborah Birx, the U.S. coronavirus response coordinator, on Wednesday warned that some recent positive trends amid the outbreak shouldn't cause Americans to start congregating and dismissing federal guidance on avoiding crowds. Published April 8, 2020
Kelly Loeffler defends stock transactions amid coronavirus outbreak
Sen. Kelly Loeffler, Georgia Republican, on Wednesday defended stock sales she made before the coronavirus-related economic crash really took hold, saying her investments are in the hands of third-party managers. Published April 8, 2020
California Gov. Gavin Newsom says state has procured a monthly supply of 200 million masks
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday said his state has struck a deal to procure about 200 million protective masks per month that could potentially be used to supply other states in need. Published April 8, 2020
Nancy Pelosi, Chuck Schumer lay down markers for ‘interim emergency’ relief package
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer on Wednesday laid down markers for what congressional Democrats want to see in the next legislative package in response to the coronavirus pandemic, including more money for small businesses, hospitals and local governments. Published April 8, 2020
Bill de Blasio, NYC mayor: We have a little bit of ‘breathing room’ on ventilators
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio on Wednesday said for the first time there is a bit of "breathing room" on the supply of ventilators for COVID-19 patients and that the city can definitely get through the week. Published April 8, 2020
