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It is the largest emergency relief package in American history.

The United States has hit a landmark of more than 100,000 coronavirus infections, widening the gap over other afflicted nations as it solidifies its place as the world’s top hot spot for the lethal illness.

Claims had been expected to hit a record 1.5 million for the week, according to economists surveyed by Dow Jones.

The Senate passed the largest economic stimulus package in recent memory, moving the estimated $2 trillion bill to the House as Congress seeks to give American families and businesses a financial shield against the ravages of the new coronavirus pandemic.

Fauci, a leading expert in the fight against the virus, said the warning comes from China, where the coronavirus originated.

Legislation to provide direct payments to many Americans, expand unemployment insurance, offer health-care providers additional resources

Both chambers of Congress will aim to pass the mammoth legislation swiftly.

Fauci said he hasn't ever used that term and never will.

The president is reportedly eager to ease off the COVID-19 guidelines.

It’s “beyond shameful” that Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell won’t prioritize it, one advocate says.

These are the states that have implemented stay-at-home orders. CNN will update the list as more come in.

The Senate fell far short of the 60 votes needed to pass the bill Sunday evening.

Several counties in the state, including most of the Bay Area, adopted similar policies earlier this week. Newsom says the state believes more than half of Californians will be infected with COVID-19, or 25.5 million people, over an eight-week period.

Donald Trump has announced two “gamechanger” drugs will be made available “almost immediately” to treat coronavirus.

The Senate has been under immense pressure to get a deal done with the House and administration as quickly as possible, as cash dries up for some American companies.

Describing himself as a "wartime president", President Donald Trump has vowed the US will achieve "total victory" over the coronavirus.

Senate approves coronavirus bill for sick leave, free testing

Markets plunged Monday as investors fled risky assets amid the mounting economic toll of the coronavirus outbreak, while treasuries surged despite dramatic moves from the Federal Reserve and other central banks

Stocks, oil, gold and bitcoin all took a beating after emergency moves by the US Fed failed to stem virus fears.

Adams’ details about the capacity of roll-out of drive-through and walk-by testing sites, however, contradicted other administration officials.