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Trump extends social distancing guidelines through April 30 to keep US coronavirus death toll below 100,000
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US passes 100,000 CASES of Covid-19 after becoming world epicenter for virus - Johns Hopkins University
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.
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Jobless claims soar past 3 million to record high
Claims had been expected to hit a record 1.5 million for the week, according to economists surveyed by Dow Jones.
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Senate Approves Roughly $2 Trillion in Virus Relief
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.
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Dr. Fauci warns of 'imported' coronavirus cases once travel ban lifts
Fauci, a leading expert in the fight against the virus, said the warning comes from China, where the coronavirus originated.
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Senate, White House reach $2 trillion stimulus deal to blunt coronavirus fallout
Both chambers of Congress will aim to pass the mammoth legislation swiftly.
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Trump Considers Defying Health Experts, Ending Social Distancing Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
The president is reportedly eager to ease off the COVID-19 guidelines.
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Coronavirus puts a spotlight on the moral compass of America
The individualism the U.S. was founded on might not serve it well in the current public health crisis
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As coronavirus cases spike, Senate fails to pass nearly $2T financial package
The Senate fell far short of the 60 votes needed to pass the bill Sunday evening.
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States Tighten Restrictions as Virus Cases Climb
New York, California, Illinois and Nevada strengthened emergency measures on residents and businesses, as the number of coronavirus deaths world-wide doubled in a week to more than 10,000.1,521
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Trump: 'Tremendous breakthrough’
Donald Trump has announced two “gamechanger” drugs will be made available “almost immediately” to treat coronavirus.
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Senate GOP releases coronavirus relief plan with up to $1,200 in cash payments to individuals
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.
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Coronavirus: Trump puts US on war footing to combat outbreak
Describing himself as a "wartime president", President Donald Trump has vowed the US will achieve "total victory" over the coronavirus.
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Bernie Sanders fumes he’s focused on the ’f--king’ coronavirus amid signs he’s about to drop out of Democratic race
Bernie Sanders apparently isn’t very happy about being back at his day job.
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Senate approves coronavirus bill for sick leave, free testing. Bill now goes to Trump’s desk - updates
Senate approves coronavirus bill for sick leave, free testing
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'The Market's in Panic Mode.' Stock Markets Plunge 12% Amid Coronavirus Fears
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
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Trump urges no gatherings of 10+ people, says peak of coronavirus could carry into ‘July or August’
The White House is encouraging people to avoid crowds of 10 or more and practice social distancing over the next 15 days, while President Donald Trump admits the response to the disease could last for months.
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Coronavirus market carnage: Dow plummets 3,000 points
Stocks, oil, gold and bitcoin all took a beating after emergency moves by the US Fed failed to stem virus fears.
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Italy Has Been Trying To Send Us A Warning. Will We Listen?
The country with the world’s second-worst COVID-19 outbreak is imploring the United States and the rest of the world not to make the same mistakes.
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Surgeon general says U.S. cases are at the point where Italy was 2 weeks ago
Adams’ details about the capacity of roll-out of drive-through and walk-by testing sites, however, contradicted other administration officials.
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