Fact check: President Trump said that “America continues to perform more tests than any other nation in the world, and I think that’s probably why we have more cases.” The U.S. is doing a lot of tests, but per capita they are not doing the most.
Major League Baseball is considering a plan that would start the baseball season as early as next month using facilities and fields in and around Phoenix, Arizona. The scenario is one of several being discussed.
"MLB has been actively considering numerous contingency plans that would allow play to commence once the public health situation has improved to the point that it is safe to do so," the League said in a statement Tuesday morning."While we have discussed the idea of staging games at one location as one potential option, we have not settled on that option or developed a detailed plan.
Much will depend on how effectively the state deals with the virus and if baseball will be considered an essential job not subject to Arizona's stay at home order, should it be extended past March 31.Acting Navy secretary resigns over firing of captain who raised coronavirus concernsActing Navy Secretary Thomas Modly has resigned his post, two defense officials said, a day after he attacked and thenwho raised concerns about a coronavirus outbreak on his aircraft carrier.
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