Coronavirus live updates: New York death toll has largest single-day jump; musician John Prine dies

10:01 p.m.: John Prine dies of coronavirus"Widely lauded as one of the most influential songwriters of his generation, John’s impact will continue to inspire musicians for years to come," the Recording Academy said in a statement."We send our deepest condolences to his loved ones."

He earned praise from a litany of legendary singers, including Bob Dylan and Johnny Cash, both of whom cited him as one of their favorite artists.San Diego officials announced an ambitious plan to curb the spread of COVID-19 among its substantial homeless population. The death toll rose to 169 overall with 22 reported in the last day, an increase of 15% from the prior day.

Members of Utah's Unified Fire Authority have begun converting specialized trucks used for fighting brushfires into ambulances for responding to COVID-19 calls. Tune into ABC at 1 p.m. ET and ABC News Live at 4 p.m. ET every weekday for special coverage of the novel coronavirus with the full ABC News team, including the latest news, context and analysis.Florida saw a jump in confirmed coronavirus cases and deaths over the last 24 hours, according to the state's health department.

President Donald Trump listens as Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, addresses the daily coronavirus task force briefing at the White House in Washington, April 7, 2020. Ava Walker, a communications technician and 20-year veteran of the force, died March 31. Walker is the 14th NYPD member lost to the virus.President Donald Trump said the federal government will be sending 110,000 ventilators to states over the next few months.

In Detroit -- where there are 5,501 cases of COVID-19 -- Mayor Mike Duggan said,"I think we may be bending the curve, but we're at a very dangerous time if we don’t stick with what we’re doing.” "The fatality rate for African Americans is two or three times what it is for Caucasians with this virus. The racial health gap in this country is being exacerbated," he said."We have to care for and protect our neighbors -- and that means wear your mask, don’t go out if you don’t have to and watch out for the other people in this community.”Detroit has launched a 15-minute testing site for the city's Department of Transportation employees.

No, they shouldn't be! We've become a nation that uses half-mast far too liberally! This is an honor reserved only for certain people and very tragic events, such as 9/11!

erskinetimes Weehawken is no stranger to tragedy... 😢

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Flags should be at half staff across the nation until this ordeal is over.

Yet we hide the facts of it it came from China China Tried to cover it and lied about it so in my opinion it should be called the China coronavirus and China should be held responsible for all deaths.

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