Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.

• President Trump says he wants to ease coronavirus restrictions by Easter.
• World Health Organization says U.S. could be next coronavirus epicenter.
• India and South Africa put nations on lockdown to curb virus spread.
• New York Governor blasts Trump administration’s handling of pandemic.
• Lawmakers continue negotiations for coronavirus economic relief package.
• San Francisco Supervisors introduce several measures to counter virus.
• Minor dies from coronavirus in Los Angeles, first in U.S.
• San Francisco measure urges state to enforce AB5 with protections for drivers.

The post President Trump wants to end coronavirus restrictions, as cases skyrocket; W.H.O. warns U.S. stands to be next epicenter of the pandemic – March 24, 2020 appeared first on KPFA.

This post was originally published on KPFA – The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays.