New York says number of coronavirus cases accelerating rapidly, now doubling every 3 days. Raises projection of needed hospital beds to 140,000 from 110,000; state has 53,000. Says 40,000 ICU beds may be needed; state has 3,000. Governor says caseload could peak in 14 to 21 days.

— CBC News Alerts (@CBCAlerts) March 24, 2020