The GREAT AMERICAN DEBATE CONTINUES, WHO IS RIGHT? ONLY GOD KNOWS! Read on Team Jesus…..
Frank Haley of KDAZ Radio Reports: Albuquerque city councilors Don Harris and Brooke Bassan plan to introduce a resolution that would ask Mayor Keller to reevaluate, and possibly amend, the city’s public health orders that close nonessential businesses.
Councilman Harris said, “Now we all understand this is a pandemic, and we all want to be safe, but at the same time we are very concerned that the economic damage, the significant economic damage, is also going to have a secondary public health damage also,”
“I’ve talked to so many small businesses that are looking for a way to stay afloat and so many of them are going out of business,” said Councilor Bassan. “They’re not going to be able to reopen after this.”
The city and state’s public health orders are in place until May 15. The resolution also asks Mayor Keller to look at whether a distinction between essential and nonessential businesses is still necessary to keep the public safe.
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The New Mexico Department of Health reported six additional COVID-19-related deaths and 66 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Sunday. Due to a technical lapse from some labs, Sunday’s numbers only reflect a partial total. NMDOH officials said the delayed results will be reflected in Monday’s total or as soon as they are received and lab-confirmed.
The state total of confirmed cases is now 2,726.
The number of New Mexico COVID-19-related deaths is 99. State officials said 148 individuals are currently being hospitalized for the virus in our state.
650 COVID-19 cases have been designated as recovered.
The global number of reported coronavirus cases neared 3 million over the weekend, with the total number of deaths passing the grim milestone of 200,000. The US now accounts for roughly one-third of the total cases and a quarter of the total deaths. The death toll has passed 54,800 as of this morning, an 10% increase from Friday morning.
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ALBUQUERQUE — April 23, 2020, would have marked the beginning of the 37th annual Gathering of Nations, but it was canceled in March because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Since then, organizers have found an alternative way for people to get involved with the world’s largest pow wow. The event brings in millions of dollars every year for New Mexico’s economy.
This year the Pow Wow will include a livestream of last year’s pow wow presented in real time starting at 10 a.m. Friday. There will even be live performances from around the country, like the horse and rider parade.
And for the vendors, there will be an online trader’s market for people to buy and sell merchandise on line.
While the event’s physical absence will be felt, organizers hope the people worldwide will get involved this weekend for one of the state’s most special events.
To participate in the virtual Gathering of Nations, visit gatheringofnations.com and powwows.com.
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With more than a third of Americans reporting that the COVID-19 pandemic has hurt their mental health, social distancing has proved to be just as stressful as it is necessary. In light of this, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on the States Where Social Distancing Is Most Difficult, as well as accompanying videos.
To identify where social distancing is the hardest, WalletHub compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia across 13 key metrics. The data set ranges from whether residents have supportive relationships to how much consumers spent on social activities before COVID-19.
Alongside this report, WalletHub also released a Social Distancing Survey, which asked a range of questions from how social distancing makes Americans feel to what protective clothing they wear and how often they go outside. Below, you can see highlights from the report and survey, along with a WalletHub Q&A.
| States Where Social Distancing is Most Difficult | States Where Social Distancing is Least Difficult |
| 1. Utah | 41. Illinois |
| 2. New Hampshire | 42. Louisiana |
| 3. Montana | 43. Oklahoma |
| 4. Colorado | 44. New Mexico |
| 5. Alaska | 45. Arkansas |
| 6. Massachusetts | 46. Rhode Island |
| 7. Wyoming | 47. Kentucky |
| 8. Virginia | 48. West Virginia |
| 9. Idaho | 49. Mississippi |
| 10. South Dakota | 50. Alabama |
To view the full report and your state’s rank, please visit:
https://wallethub.com/edu/states-where-social-distancing-is-most-difficult/73336/
Social Distancing Survey
- Online shopping is a popular stress reliever: 36 million Americans use online shopping as their number one way to cope with social distancing.
- Nearly half the population still ventures outside: 48 percent of Americans go outside at least once a day while self-quarantining.
- Women worry more: Women are 40 percent more likely to feel anxious than men due to social distancing.
- People want to see family most: 34 percent of Americans are most looking forward to seeing family once this is over, more than the amount that are most excited to see friends or go out to eat.
- Most Americans use masks: 60 percent of Americans are now wearing face masks due to the coronavirus.
- Social distancing provides an opportunity to build skills: Almost 29 million Americans are using the social distancing time to learn something new.
The complete survey results can be found at https://wallethub.com/blog/social-distancing-survey/73704/.
Q&A with WalletHub
Why is social distancing most difficult in Utah?
“One major reason why social distancing is most difficult in Utah is that the state’s residents spend the second highest amount of leisure time on religious activities in the country,” said Jill Gonzalez, WalletHub analyst. “Utah’s population is involved in many social activities, with 42 percent of the population part of local groups or organizations and 82 percent being physically active, far more than in most other states.”
What would you say to people who think social distancing is too restrictive?
“Social distancing may be unpleasant, but it is effective. The rate of new infections in the U.S. is showing signs of slowing down, and some models predict that we are nearing or have already passed the peak of new cases,” said Jill Gonzalez, WalletHub analyst. “The aggressiveness of the current social distancing policies has helped avoid a worst-case scenario, and it would be unwise to allow things to go back to normal before we’re confident it will not reverse the progress we’ve made so far.”
Are Americans wearing protective clothing?
“Most Americans are heeding the government’s advice to wear protective clothing when going out. Sixty percent of people wear a face mask, which helps to contain droplets from the nose and mouth that might be carrying the disease, and 33 percent wear gloves,” said Jill Gonzalez, WalletHub analyst. “Some people still have not made protective clothing a priority, unfortunately, with 38 percent of people saying they don’t wear anything special.”
How can people manage stress and anxiety caused by social distancing?
“One thing people can do to relieve the stress and anxiety of social distancing is to stay in contact with friends and family. There are plenty of ways to keep in touch virtually, from texting to video calls. People should talk about their feelings with people they trust,” said Jill Gonzalez, WalletHub analyst. “It’s important for people to maintain their physical health while social distancing by getting enough sleep, eating healthy meals and having an exercise regimen.”
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And working together with Him, we also urge you not to receive the grace of God in vain–2 Corinthians 6:1
I am in prayer this morning over this issue and many other issues facing the world we live in. I say this with all the love and sincerity in my heart: I beleive there is a good chance this virus will be with us for awhile. I beleive there has to be a way to get America up and running again. The government can only print monopoly money for so long. We are financially broke as a Country. The Federal deficit is sky high. We are operating on monopoly money. There are over 26 million Americans unemployed, our son is one of them.
I would think that many businesses in America will never open up again, and many are on life support, which is so tragic as is the loss of life during this pandemic. The lives of others mean more to me than ever, that is why I preach. This is a very tough issue facing us, but we must work together for a solution, people need work to live.
We are facing a depressed economy. It is time to work together and open up America for business. I do not know what that looks like, but I pray the politicians will work with the American people and get this done, before it is too late. I beleive this can be done and we can be careful at the same time, concerning ourselves for the health and welfare of all. It will take us all working together and not let politics get in the way.
For fiscal year 2020, CBO’s early look at the fiscal outlook shows the following: The federal budget deficit is projected to be $3.7 trillion. Federal debt held by the public is projected to be 101 percent of GDP by the end of the fiscal year. At this rate we are headed into a Depression, or as one of my mentors says, “We are already there.”
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Washington Irving wrote, “There is a sacredness in tears. They are not the mark of weakness, but of power. They speak more eloquently than ten thousand tongues. They are messengers of overwhelming grief…and unspeakable love.
I love this scripture on crying………I find myself weeping many times a day…….MANY TIMES! It is good for the soul……..weeping also means joy! Amen!
We are praying for all those that have lost jobs. It is a horrific situation. I wonder how many businesses will end up closing for good? PRAY TEAM JESUS FOR ALL
And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people. Ephesians 6:18
From WalletHub:
Today’s unemployment numbers show that roughly 26.5 million Americans have lost their jobs since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, completely wiping out the 22.7 million new jobs created since the Great Recession and adding another somber milestone to the economic toll this novel virus has taken on the U.S. Not all areas of the country have suffered equally, however, as you can see from WalletHub’s updated rankings for the States with the Biggest Increases in Unemployment Due to Coronavirus, released today, along with accompanying videos.
To identify which states’ workforces have been hurt most by COVID-19, WalletHub compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia based on increases in unemployment claims. We used this data to rank the most impacted states in both the latest week for which we have data (April 13) and overall since the beginning of the coronavirus crisis (March 16). Below, you can see highlights from the report, along with a WalletHub Q&A.
| Most Affected States Last Week | Least Affected States Last Week |
| 1. Florida | 42. New Jersey |
| 2. Louisiana | 43. Illinois |
| 3. West Virginia | 44. Montana |
| 4. Kentucky | 45. Idaho |
| 5. Mississippi | 46. Wisconsin |
| 6. Georgia | 47. Vermont |
| 7. North Carolina | 48. Massachusetts |
| 8. New Hampshire | 49. Wyoming |
| 9. Virginia | 50. Oregon |
| 10. Colorado | 51. Rhode Island |
To see the states most impacted since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, click here.
To view the full report and your state’s rank, please visit:
https://wallethub.com/edu/states-with-the-biggest-increase-in-unemployment-due-to-coronavirus/72730/
WalletHub Q&A
How will the unemployment rate change once the COVID-19 pandemic ends?
“Until we have a vaccine for COVID-19, we will not see employment levels similar to the beginning of the year. Once businesses start to open, we will see the unemployment rate stabilize and then slowly start decreasing. The economic stress put on businesses by the coronavirus crisis may prevent them from having the resources to do much hiring at the start,” said Jill Gonzalez, WalletHub analyst. “Some industries’ hiring will bounce back sooner than others; for example, restaurants that are reopening will need to hire serving staff again after laying off or furloughing them during the switch to takeout-only meals.”
How do red states and blue states compare when it comes to increases in unemployment?
“With an average rank of 22 among the most affected states, red states suffered a higher increase in unemployment during the coronavirus outbreak than blue states, which rank 32 on average,” said Jill Gonzalez, WalletHub analyst. “The lower the number, the higher the increase in initial unemployment claims that state received during the coronavirus pandemic.”
The state with the current largest number of COVID-19 cases in the U.S. is New York. How has New York’s unemployment rate been affected?
“New York has seen a 357% increase in initial unemployment claims from the beginning of 2020 to the week of April 13,” said Jill Gonzalez, WalletHub analyst. “This is better than the average increase of 1,544%.”
What can states do in order to minimize the rise in their unemployment rates?
“States should aggressively focus on helping the companies in the most need. The federal response will include sending checks to most citizens, even those whose income has not been affected by the coronavirus. States can use a more targeted approach to divert resources to the companies affected the most, thus having maximum impact for the money spent,” said Jill Gonzalez, WalletHub analyst.
Virus pushes US unemployment toward highest since Depression
