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White House task force issues new guidelines to stop virus spread
President Donald Trump held a press conference on the latest coronavirus guidelines on Monday. BREAKING NEWS UPDATES: https://abcn.ws/39VhHcL SUBSCRIBE to ABC NEWS: https://bit.ly/2vZb6yP Watch More…
Massive economic package gets the president’s signature
President Trump signed a $100 billion Families First coronavirus response stimulus to establish free coronavirus testing to all and paid emergency leave. #PresidentTrump #Coronavirus #FamiliesFirst…
Coronavirus: What you need to know
Dr. Jen Ashton, ABC News’ chief medical correspondent, discusses what you need to know about coronavirus testing, hospitals, and cleaning surfaces. #coronavirus #testing #hospitals #covid19…
Former Florida governor addresses Miami Beach closings, federal response
Rick Scott, who is under quarantine after being exposed to Brazilian delegation that tested positive for the novel coronavirus, shares his thoughts on Florida’s preparedness…
Temporary hospitals built at breakneck speed in US | WNT
Thousands are lining up for drive-thru testing sites, but the majority of people seeking tests can’t get them. WATCH THE FULL EPISODE OF ‘WORLD NEWS…
Applications for unemployment benefits surge by 70,000 last week
Businesses are being forced to reduce hours or close altogether, with more than 9 million workers estimated to be affected by bar and restaurant closures…
‘The Invisible Army’ works hard to develop a vaccine for COVID-19
In Maryland, an army of scientists armed with face masks, rubber gloves and test tubes stand on the front lines in the fight against the…
What does ‘flatten the curve’ mean?
Dennis Carroll, an expert in infectious diseases, speaks on how to “flatten the curve,” which countries have been the most effective in doing so and…
Asian Americans face discrimination in the wake of the coronavirus
Asian Americans experiencing violence and hate after President Donald Trump made hurtful and misleading comments saying “China is to blame” and calling COVID-19 the “Chinese…
Reports say restaurants could lose $225 billion in business
As many as 5 to 7 million jobs could be eliminated in the restaurant industry due to the coronavirus outbreak. ABC News Live Prime, Weekdays…
New York senator speaks on the state’s high number of coronavirus cases
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand speaks about the governor closing all nonessential businesses, President Donald Trump’s response to the outbreak and the proposed stimulus package. source
What movies to stream from home
Universal Studios releases movies at home that are currently in theatres, such as “The Hunt” and “The Invisible Man,” while Disney+ releases “Frozen 2” to…
State Department warns Americans to avoid all international travel
Chad Wolf, acting secretary for the Department of Homeland Security, discussed the current restrictions in place to combat the novel coronavirus outbreak, for which FEMA…
West Virginia senator speaks on concerns for Trump’s proposed stimulus plan
Sen. Joe Manchin discusses scarce coronavirus tests, which give an impression of low infection rate, how he plans to handle his state’s large elderly population…
Trump on malaria drug for COVID-19: ‘I feel good about it’
Dr. Anthony Fauci said there is not enough evidence to support claims that hydrox-chloroquine is effective in combatting COVID-19. SUBSCRIBE to ABC NEWS: https://bit.ly/2vZb6yP Watch…
Italy’s novel coronavirus death toll surpasses China’s
Despite Italy’s much smaller size, the country’s 3,400 deaths surpass China’s death toll, and Spain’s number of cases is also exploding. ABC News Live Prime,…
40 percent hospitalized with COVID-19 are under age 54
Former U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy discussed new numbers that show younger people are becoming seriously ill with novel coronavirus. ABC News Live Prime, Weekdays…
Many students home-schooled for the 1st time
Across the country, students are being home-schooled for the first time as their parents are being thrown into the role of teacher. ABC News Live…
FDA approves compassionate use of chloroquine | ABC News
President Donald Trump held a teleconference with state governors on Thursday at FEMA headquarters and discussed possible treatments for coronavirus. BREAKING NEWS UPDATES: https://abcn.ws/39VhHcL SUBSCRIBE to ABC NEWS:…
Boris Johnson tests positive for COVID-19
The U.K. prime minister tweeted a video, telling the public he has mild symptoms and will self-isolate. Video courtesy of @BorisJohnson/Twitter. BREAKING NEWS UPDATES: https://abcnews.go.com/Health/Coronavirus…
