Relaxing Restrictions, Low-Cost Ventilators & New iPhone (+ Talking Treatments & Testing) - Thursday, April 16th, 2020

The news to know for Thursday, April 16th, 2020! What to know today about President Trump's expected announcement involving plans to reopen some states. Also, a new report about China's government explains how just six days could have made a difference in this pandemic. Plus, we're talking about a new planet, a new iPhone and a new role for Lyft drivers... Those stories and more in less than 10 minutes! Then, hang out after the news for Thing to Know Thursday's bonus interview about COVID-19 treatments and testing with a doctor on the frontlines of the fight. Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes to read more about any of the stories mentioned in this episode or see the sources below. This episode is brought to you by www.Rothys.com/newsworthy Thanks to The NewsWorthy Insiders! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Trump Guidelines for Reopening: CNN , CNBC CDC Director Guidance: Reuters , GMA More Testing Needed: NYT , WSJ , WaPo COVID-19 Cases/Death Toll: Johns Hopkins Face Coverings Exec. Orders: Maryland Gov , New York Gov WHO Reacts to Funding Cuts: Axios , Bloomberg , Reuters Leaders Condemn Cuts: AMA Pompeo Defends Trump: Fox News China Warning Delay: AP Warren Endorses Biden & VP Considerations: AP , WaPo , NBC News New Planet Discovered: TechCrunch , Engagdet , CNN FDA Approves Low-Cost Ventilator: University of Minnesota , TechCrunch Lyft Essential Deliveries: TechCrunch , Fast Company , Press Release Apple Unveils new iPhone: The Verge , AP Apple Maps Tracks Social Distancing: CNBC , Press Release , Website , TechCrunch Gates Foundation Grants: Business Insider , Gates Foundation Harry and Meghan Donation: NBC News , Fox News