For millions of U.S. workers, keeping at least a six-foot buffer from others is easier said than done. Source
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Watch live: New York Governor Andrew Cuomo holds a coronavirus briefing
He said Wednesday there are now more than 30,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state. Source
Clintons send pizza to hospital staff during coronavirus
“We need leaders like you in this tough time,” one ER doctor wrote after receiving the pizza. Source
National Cathedral donates 5,000 masks after crypt discovery
The church will now donate the highly in-demand masks to hospitals in dire need of them. Source
Coronavirus updates: Millions of jobless seek help as 1,000 die in U.S.
The federal government is set to devote $2 trillion to help the country survive the COVID-19 crisis, but it’s still spreading fast. Source
Coronavirus relief bill moves to the House for Friday vote
The Senate approved a $2 trillion emergency package late Wednesday, sending it to the House for approval. Source
Sudden spike in new Tokyo virus cases brings dire warning for Japan
Tokyo governor asks neighboring regions to help her lock down a region home to about 40 million people, as experts warn “rampant” infections “highly likely” in Japan. Source
Volunteers offer child care for medical staff treating coronavirus patients
As schools and child care centers close in an effort to slow the spread of the coronavirus, many doctors and nurses on the frontlines of the pandemic are left desperately searching for child care. Errol Barnett talks to volunteers who are stepping up to help these health care workers for our series A More Perfect Union. Source
Jobless claims surge to record 3.3 million
Mass layoffs result in “single worst one-day piece of labor market news in America’s history,” one expert said. Source
Trump under fire for suggesting April virus lockdown deadline
Economists, health experts and lawmakers on both sides of the aisle have criticized President Trump for suggesting American businesses closed amid the coronavirus outbreak should be reopened by Easter. Mr. Trump’s own top medical experts, including Dr. Anthony Fauci, have warned against arbitrary deadlines for resuming normal activities. Meanwhile, Mr. Trump is accusing the media of wanting to keep the country shut down to hurt his re-election chances. Paula Reid reports on the discord at the White House. Source