♪ developing overnight, the world health organ stay, but there could be new hope in the u.s. as we may be reaching the peak. to those at home waiting for government checks and worried about bills, we have news you can use to help you right now that may ease your financial burden deadly weather striking different parts of the south with tornadoes, heavy rain and more let's get started, "early today" starts right now good monday morning, phillip

mena, and i'm cori coffin. it is monday, here's what you need to know at this hour. coronavirus reaches deadly new record in the states almost 22,000 americans have died, country's death toll has more than doubled in past week and now surpassed italy. first time in u.s. history all 50 states are under disaster declaration for same event president trump praised deck wi larations in a tweet saying we are winning and will win prime minister boris johnson is out of the hospital, praised the national health service for saving his life. savannah police department is using five drones to monitor the city ben affleck and friends all

in on poker. adam sandler, tom brady and bryan cranston, raised money for feeding america. walt disney world in orlando will furlough 43,000 workers because of the shutdown. will continue paying health insurance and other benefits about 200 employees remain on the job. pope proposes universal basic income said it would achieve the ideal of no worker without rights. and you may start seeing a shortage of pork in the united states smithfield, the country's largest processed pork supplier is halting operations after several employees tested positive for covid-19, closing down plant burning man is going virtual. it was canceled first time in

its 42-year history. now organizers are building a virtual black rock city online dire warnings from global health officials about just how long coronavirus could threaten our lives. there is hope, social distancing may be helping reduce cases in some hot spots we begin in los angeles. >> reporter: good morning, cori, across the country there are signs that social distancing is working but amidst the newfound hope, warning it may not be over soon deadly virus may breo stay >> we think it mays the human ra long time, until we have a vaccine to help us >> reporter: but the rate of hospitalizations is down and pace of new cases has slowed >> models do show we're close to

the peak >> reporter: proof social distancing is working in places such as louisiana, once at risk of running out of hospital beds, now according to the governor the state is in better place. >> we're certainly waiting for next wave but seems as if the numbers are going down >> reporter: pennsylvania announced more than 1,000 new cases and more than 13 dead. among hardest hit, nation's nursing homes. in anderson, indiana, 24 died after virus tore through the bethany point health campus. days after vietnam center he way covid-19. >> hard to fathom t was so quick, mind boggling >> reporter: in san francisco, death toll has been low, then outbreak at homeless shelter. >> infuriating, it was

preventible. >> reporter: some states going to extremes. drone. and in santa cruz, california, seven visitors fined $1,000 each claimed been out for essential drinks but signs of hope. >> means everything to be with my family. >> reporter: works at hospital that treats covid-19 patients, been staying away to keep her family safe. son beckham has lukemia, coworkers had a special mask made >> one of beckham's prayers is he wanted to have his mother this gave him a chance >> also really happy she got a mask so she could be with us >> reporter: some hoped this would go away with summer months but w.h.o. officials say they don't think so, expecting small, sporadic outbreaks until there's

a vaccine. growing rift in the white house over the administration's response to coronavirus. president trump hinted at frustrations on twitter after his top health expert dr. anthony fauci said more lives could have been saved in country shut down sooner president retweeted a message with the #firefauci. more about that and plan to get economy moving again >> reporter: signals from the white house. >> we're getting rid of the plague, plague on our country. >> reporter: self-described cheerleader president says h ree economy but leaving room to follow his gut >> based on facts and instinct also >> reporter: mr. trump calls it his toughest decision, lift or extend federal guidelines april 30th >> too soon to say if may 5th

that date. >> reporter: cites the china travel ban. >> that's a big move >> reporter: other outlets document repeated warnings in january and february, inside the administration and conflicts with advisers what actions to take weeks passed before president called on americans to stop the spread >> sts what it is, we are where we are now >> reporter: dr. anthony fauci acknowledged earlier action could have been beneficial. >> you could logically say if you started mitigation earlier, you could have saved lives, no one is going to deny that. >> reporter: he also points out decision making was complicated by considerable pressure and high stakes around shutting down the economy. a new wave of pressure is back to try to relaunch things.

president trump responded to critics, lashing out, saying it was democrats and the media who didn't take threats seriously in early days when he was making decisions about travel bans. white house also says the president took bold action celebrating easter sunday in time of social distancing. churches found a way to mark the sacred day and share a meszasage of hope. >> praise the lord, church, how you doing this morning >> reporter: some worshipped in cars drive-in in houston. >> if you keep your faith in father god jesus, he will provide and take care of you. >> reporter: and in pennsylvania. >> this is the church i come to, i'm not alone. ♪

>> reporter: other churches celebrated on the internet, virtual choir in charlotte, north carolina at st. patrick's cathedral in new york, mass in front of rows of empty seats could watch online or on television >> we'd rather you be here physically and i hear you miss us and are eager to get back to parishes for sunday mass that's good, refreshing. >> reporter: evangelist joel's service in front of nearly empty mega church. >> we'll come out even stronger than before. >> reporter: worshippers celebrating at a safe distance dan schenamen, nbc news. we're tracking a series of deadly storms sweeping across southern united states, from texas to east coast. extensive damage in monroe, louisiana, at least 300 homes

damaged. in mississippi families did their best to practice social distancing and seek shelter as facility filled up officials haved at least six deaths connected to the storms multiple homes and businesses have collapsed and there are reports of serious injuries. mississippi's governor has declared a state of emergency. severe weather continued into alabama. power knocked out to 100,000 customers overnight and across the south more than half a million have experienced power outages and more severe weather is expected for many. >> nbc meteorologist janessa webb is tracking it all. good morning >> good morning, unfortunately the severe weather continues this morning across the south and southeast. already has of about 39

tornadoes last 12 hours, going to continue. tornado watch just south of atlanta right now. i do expect the carolinas to be on tornado watch into early morning hours. torrential rain could lead to flash flooding and through this afternoon, about 40 million across raleigh into myrtle midatlantic to the northeast. gulf moisture making its way across the southeast into

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it has been a month now since the nba season was suspended. some players are taking to the courts at home to play a social distanced game of horse. nba and wnba competed head-to-head, throwing up cool trick shots they hope their opponent can't replicate chicago sky star allie quigley knocking out chris paul. semifinal matchups air wednesday. chris paul, future hall of famer

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♪ the toll of those infected inside the u.s. is fast approaching 600,000 with over 22,000 deaths and the frightening new warning from the world health organization. to a easter sunday unlike any other in modern history. holiest day in christian church forced to adapt to new normal. least a half dozen intrike,