Border Wall System Update:

162 miles completed

188 miles under construction

381 miles in pre-construction

https://twitter.com/USBPChief/status/1252274681908002821

Latest National Guard COVID-19 update: Troop count at 36,750 — 11 percent jump since Friday

The number of Guard troops mobilized in the effort to cope with the coronavirus pandemic continues to increase.

There are more than 36,750 Air and Army National Guard professionals supporting the COVID-19 crisis response at the direction of their governors as of Wednesday afternoon. That’s an increase of about 3,750 from Friday.

In addition, 38 states, three territories and the District of Columbia have now been approved for use of federal funds for state missions under Title 32. That’s an increase of four states since Thursday.

As of Friday afternoon, 609 Guard troops had tested positive for COVID-19, according to the latest figures provided by the Pentagon. That was an increase of 36 from Thursday…

https://www.militarytimes.com/news/coronavirus/2020/04/20/latest-national-guard-coronavirus-update-troop-count-at-36750-an-11-percent-jump-since-friday/

Italy Reports Fewest New Virus Cases in Nearly Six Weeks

Italy reported the fewest new coronavirus cases in nearly six weeks as government advisers urge caution before any easing of a nationwide lockdown that’s paralyzing the economy.

There were 2,256 new cases of the disease, compared with 3,047 a day earlier, according to the civil protection agency. That’s the lowest figure since March 10. Confirmed cases now total 181,228.

Italy registered 454 deaths linked to the virus, compared with 433 the day before. That brings the total number of fatalities to 24,114….

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-04-20/italy-reports-fewest-new-virus-cases-in-nearly-six-weeks