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(WJW) – Despite limited testing, America has passed every nation in the world for confirmed coronavirus cases.

According to John Hopkins University, the U.S. now has more than 86,000 cases. (See full map below)

10:35 p.m. update:

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WJW/CNN) — The US Food and Drug Administration authorized a new test for coronavirus on Friday that can provide positive results in as little as five minutes and negative results in 13 minutes.

The makers of the test shared the announcement in a press release on Friday.

“Through the incredible work of teams across Abbott, we expect to deliver 50,000 COVID-19 tests per day to healthcare professionals on the front lines, where testing capabilities are needed most,” said Chris Scoggins, senior vice president, Rapid Diagnostics, Abbott. “Portable molecular testing expands the country’s capacity to get people answers faster.”

The first US case of the coronavirus was reported January 21 — a Washington state man who had recently returned from China. Now, the country has at least 101,242 cases across all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands.

At least 1,588 people have died, including 519 in New York, 175 in Washington state and 119 in Louisiana.

8 p.m. update:

PARIS (AP) — Health workers racing to save lives during the coronavirus outbreak in France have received a huge show of gratitude courtesy of the Eiffel Tower. Lights on Paris’ world-famous landmark spelled out “Merci” and “Stay at home” on Friday night. The tower’s regular sparkling lights also were switched on. The show of solidarity coincided with the moment when citizens in lockdown across France have been cheering and applauding from their windows and balconies each night in support of doctors and nurses. Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo said the Eiffel Tower light show would take place every evening. France is contending with one of the world’s deadliest coronavirus outbreaks.

6:25 p.m. update:

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is taking steps to expand the federal government’s role in helping produce critically needed supplies to fight the coronavirus pandemic. It is an abrupt about-face by Trump, who had questioned governors’ needs for crucial medical equipment and made clear that he believed it was up to the states to secure those supplies. After days of pleading by the nation’s governors, Trump on Friday signed an order aimed at compelling General Motors to prioritize the production of ventilators under the Defense Production Act. One month ago, he predicted the U.S. was days away from being “close to zero” coronavirus cases. Now there are more than 100,000 cases.

6 p.m. update:

DETROIT (AP) — President Donald Trump has issued an order that seeks to force General Motors to produce ventilators for coronavirus patients under the Defense Production Act. Trump says negotiations with General Motors had been productive, “but our fight against the virus is too urgent to allow the give-and-take of the contracting process to continue to run its normal course.”  Trump says “GM was wasting time” and says his actions will help ensure the quick production of ventilators that will save American lives. GM said its commitment to build ventilators has never wavered. 

5:10 p.m. update:

DETROIT (AP) — The global coronavirus pandemic has brought water shutoffs in Detroit and communities across the nation into sharp focus at a crucial time when officials are urging Americans to practice basic hand-washing techniques to stop the spread. Water advocates and elected officials argue it’s impossible for families to follow the hygienic standards outlined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organization when they don’t have water in their homes. Members of Congress and national organizations are pushing for federal legislation and action to protect residents facing high water bills and shutoffs amid the crisis.

4 p.m. update:

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Praying in a desolately empty St. Peter’s Square, Pope Francis has likened the coronavirus pandemic to a storm laying bare people’s illusions that they can be self-sufficient. Francis said the virus outbreak has made humanity “fragile and disoriented” and in need of help and comfort. As rain soaked the usually crowded square on Friday, Francis stood under a canopy on the steps of St. Peter’s Basilica to lead a special prayer service. At the end, he delivered a special blessing traditionally reserved for Easter and Christmas. The Vatican says Francis will mark Holy Week within the confines of Vatican City, including a Good Friday service customarily held at Rome’s Colosseum. 

2:35 p.m. update:

NEW YORK (AP) — People familiar with the agreement tells The Associated Press that Major League Baseball players have agreed to a deal that would preserve service time if the season is canceled because of the coronavirus. The agreement between MLB and the union gives management the right to cut the amateur draft in both 2020 and 2021. Management will advance $170 million to players in two stages, the person said, speaking on condition of anonymity because no announcement was made. Opening day originally was to have been Thursday but has been pushed back to mid-May at the earliest because of the virus pandemic.

2 p.m. update:

DETROIT (AP) — President Donald Trump attacked General Motors, alleging that the company promised to build thousands more breathing machines than it can deliver for coronavirus patients and that it wants too money for them. Trump threatened to use the Defense Production Act to force ventilator manufacturing. He also wrote that GM should reopen its factory in Lordstown, Ohio, or another facility to build ventilators. His tweets came after Trump in a television interview cast doubt on medical experts and New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo who have said they need thousands more ventilators than they have to handle the coronavirus. GM says it can build 10,000 ventilators per month starting in April with capacity to build more. 

12:15 p.m.

  • New York has 44,635 positive cases, according to FOX 5. There have been 519 deaths.

11 a.m.

  • Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Ohio Lt. Governor Jon Husted, U.S. Senator Rob Portman, and Ohio Department of Health Director Amy Acton, M.D., MPH will brief the public at 2 p.m. about state coronavirus response

10 a.m.

  • The U.S. death toll stands at 1,301
  • The number of cases has hit 86,012
  • President Trump’s coronavirus task force will hold a briefing at 5:30 p.m.
  • The 2020 Two Days in May Conference on Victim Assistance, previously scheduled for May 21-22 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center, has been canceled
  • (AP) – Stocks open lower on Wall Street following a big 3-day rally
  • UK Health Secretary Matt Hancock says he has coronavirus

7:30 a.m.

  • (AP) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has tested positive for the new coronavirus. Johnson’s office says he was tested after showing mild symptoms. Downing St. says Johnson is self-isolating and continuing to lead the country’s response to COVID-19.

6 a.m.

  • 17% of coronavirus patients in Ohio are healthcare workers
  • Ohio’s coronavirus patients in intensive care range in age from 23 to 92

5:30 a.m.

  • Actor Mark Blum dies of COVID-19 complications at age 69

4:30 a.m.

  • The U.S. House is expected to pass a $2 trillion stimulus package Friday morning; President Trump has said he’ll sign it
  • (AP) — Asian shares mostly tracked Wall Street’s advance on Friday in Asia in anticipation congressional approval of massive coronavirus relief for the U.S. economy.
  • More than 24,100 people have died from coronavirus
  • 15 deaths are in Ohio
  • New York reports the most deaths in America with 365 people killed from the virus
Not pictured: Guam (45), US Virgin Islands (17) Map based on CNN stats as of March 27, 2020.

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