$2 trillion bill expected to be approved as millions of Americans file for unemployment; Woman creates “Feed the Fight” to deliver meals to hospital and medical centers Source
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Jobless claims hit record 3.3 million people
Mass layoffs result in “single worst one-day piece of labor market news in America’s history,” one expert said. Source
Barr tells federal prisons to send inmates home amid outbreak
“We are using all the tools we have to protect the inmates,” Barr said on Thursday. Source
3 migrant kids in U.S. custody test positive for coronavirus
The three minors are the first confirmed coronavirus cases among the 3,600 unaccompanied children currently in U.S. custody. Source
New Orleans could run out of ventilators in early April, governor warns
Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards said that a 17-year-old is now among the dead. Source
5 things to know from ER physician Dr. Megan Ranney
“There is really no doctor or nurse alive who has worked in this kind of situation,” Dr. Megan Ranney told “CBS Evening News” anchor Norah O’Donnell. Source
Grocery workers on the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic
As grocery employees work alongside the public each day, keeping them and the stores’ customers safe is a top priority. Source
Coronavirus poses potential threat to endangered great apes
Human respiratory illnesses — even extremely mild ones like the common cold — have proved fatal to gorillas. Now, experts are concerned COVID-19 could have severe consequences for great apes. Source
Veterans Affairs faces onslaught of coronavirus patients
The department, which cares for millions of elderly veterans, has now confirmed nearly 500 cases — a 60% spike since Tuesday. Source
ER doctor urges Americans to stay home as medical supplies drop
“As healthcare providers we run towards disaster, we are trained and ready to help anyone who needs it,” said Dr. Megan Ranney. “We’re not used to our helping putting us at such risk.” Source