For the first time since NY began recording the data, the total number of hospitalizations has dipped down in New York State. We also saw a drop in the number of intubations for the second day in a row. That’s the good news; it shows that what we are doing is working. But the tragic news is that we lost 778 New Yorkers to this virus on April 14th. The number of daily fatalities has been essentially flat — but at a horrifying rate. We mourn every New Yorker we’ve lost.
Due to Coronavirus, there is a shortage of blood and blood donations are desperately needed. New York State is working with blood banks to ensure safe social distancing protocols are being followed. Learn how and where you can donate at ny.gov/donateblood.
President Trump met with former Coronavirus patients who have fully recuperated from the illness. He invited them to the White House to share their recovery stories with the American people.
Michigan State Rep. Karen Whitsett spoke to the President and Vice President about her experience recovering from Coronavirus.
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— The White House (@WhiteHouse) April 14, 2020
First Lady Melania Trump recorded a special message for America’s children.