Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick said he thinks other grandparents feel alas he does, that he’d be willing to die to help revive economy in wake of coronavirus. Source
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Coronavirus updates from March 23, 2020
The delay in passage of a $1.5 to $2 trillion financial aid bill in the Senate hit stock markets hard in spite of rescue efforts by the Fed. Source
Texas pol bashed over comments on grandparents dying, virus, economy
Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick said he thinks other grandparents feel alas he does, that he’d be willing to die to help revive economy in wake of coronavirus. Source
U.S. threatens big Afghan aid cut despite virus outbreak fears
After surprise visit, Pompeo says Washington would hold back $1 billion if arch presidential rivals don’t agree on new government to advance peace talks with Taliban. Source
Madonna posts video calling coronavirus “great equalizer”
The post received swift backlash on social media — with blogger Perez Hilton writing, “you come across as uneducated and painfully out of touch.” Source
U.S. postpones “Remain in Mexico” hearings due to coronavirus
An attorney said it was a good public health move, but noted that migrants are disheartened that they won’t be able to make their case to win U.S. asylum anytime soon. Source
Activists push for the release of vulnerable inmates from prisons
The close proximity of inmates, coupled with inadequate treatment, can cause diseases to spread quickly inside prisons. Source
Unapproved coronavirus test kits could put public at risk
Scammers are attempting to take advantage of the coronavirus pandemic. Both online sellers and telemarketers are trying to sell home test kits they falsely claim have FDA approval. Catherine Herridge reports. Source
As schools shift classes online, underfunded schools are seeking alternatives
More than 50 million kids are out of school across the U.S. While many are learning online, districts with less money and resources are making other plans. Meg Oliver reports. Source
3/23: CBS Evening News
New York City converting Javits Center into emergency field hospital; People improvise ways to keep celebrations going during coronavirus pandemic Source