1/2 Revised IHME model which is closely watched shows improvements across board on scope and duration of U.S. epidemic, with a few exceptions. Projections on peak deaths rose in Florida and Georgia, but most states have better outlook under model, big improvement in Louisiana.

2/2 This is an indication that population based mitigation - with all the substantial costs and hardships created by our current efforts - may be having the effect of shortening and reducing the severity of the epidemic. The next two weeks are critical. This week may be hardest.