Up Close: The economic impact and possible surge in new COVID-19 cases

Sunday, July 12, 2020
NEW YORK CITY (WABC) -- U.S. Senator Cory Booker of New Jersey speaks about the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic and his thoughts on the new stimulus package recently passed by Congress to help the unemployed, businesses, and state governments.

(Segment 1 featured above)

Also, more than two dozen states are struggling with COVID-19 cases.

Experts dealing with treating the sick are worried about the possibility of another surge in this deadly pandemic.

David Reich, MD, President of The Mount Sinai Hospital & Mount Sinai Queens, says he's ready to get back into high gear and battle another bout of this virus.



Lastly, the mayor of Houston, Texas canceled the recent Republican state convention there because many participants refused to wear a face mask.

Meanwhile, President Trump's nominating convention is scheduled to be held in Florida next month.

Florida has one of the highest virus rates in the country and many Republican senators say they won't go.

ABC Political Director Rick Klein and Political Consultant Hank Sheinkopf discuss the political issues surrounding wearing face coverings.

Segment 2:
The possibility of a new surge in COVID-19 cases

Segment 3:
The political issues that surrounds wearing face masks


WATCH EYEWITNESS TO A PANDEMIC (Episode 4)
Eyewitness to a Pandemic: Episode 4 - The Apex

[Ads /]

MORE CORONAVIRUS COVID-19 COVERAGE


abc7NY Phase Tracker:


COVID-19 Help, Information. Stimulus and Business Updates
UPDATES
New York City
[Ads /]
New Jersey
Long Island
Westchester and Hudson Valley
Connecticut
REOPENING INFORMATION

What's Open, What's Closed
[Ads /]
Reopening New York State
Reopening New Jersey
Reopening Connecticut

How to prevent 'Mask-Ne' aka Mask Acne
Coronavirus pandemic causing new skin issue: 'Mask-Ne' aka Mask Acne


Total count of NYC, Long Island COVID-19 cases based on patient address
Copyright © 2024 WABC-TV. All Rights Reserved.