The Memo: Signs of optimism in coronavirus fight bring new dilemma

The first moderately hopeful signs are emerging regarding the coronavirus crisis — but those will also bring new challenges, both in public health and in politics.

In Europe, the two worst hot spots, Italy and Spain, are beginning to cool, even though their problems remain severe.

In New York, by far the worst-hit U.S. state, there has been a notable drop in new hospitalizations related to the coronavirus — even as the Empire State recorded its highest one-day death toll, with 731 new deaths, on Monday. Continue reading.