The sweeping measure would aid workers, businesses and a health care system strained by the rapidly spreading coronavirus outbreak. Source
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Coronavirus updates: Senate, White House reach $2 trillion aid deal
The mammoth measure would help workers, businesses and the severely strained health care system. Meanwhile, President Trump says he’d like the U.S. to be “opened up” by Easter Sunday. Source
Senate and White House agree on $2 trillion coronavirus aid package
The sweeping measure would aid workers, businesses and a health care system strained by the rapidly spreading coronavirus outbreak. Source
1,700 Los Angeles inmates released in response to outbreak
Sheriff Alex Villaneuva said he doesn’t anticipate any other large groups of inmates being released. Source
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N.Y. Governor Andrew Cuomo demands thousands of ICU beds and ventilators; Garth Brooks holds free online concert for those quarantined at home Source
Boris Johnson puts U.K. under lockdown to fight coronavirus
“The way ahead is hard, and it is still true that many lives will sadly be lost. And yet it is also true that there is a clear way through,” prime minister says. Source
Expectant mothers concerned about isolation and health risks amid coronavirus pandemic
At least two private hospitals in New York City are prohibiting spouses and partners from maternity rooms to prevent the spread of coronavirus. Here’s what expectant mothers should know about giving birth in this unprecedented crisis. Nikki Battiste reports. Source
Garth Brooks holds free online concert for those quarantined at home
Singer-songwriter Garth Brooks held a free online concert for those quarantined at home due to the coronavirus outspread. Five million people tuned in, making it a big month for Brooks, who is also being honored with the “Gershwin Prize” by the Library of Congress. Norah O’Donnell reports. Source
Coronavirus pandemic forces homeless shelters to cut intake
As social distancing measures force homeless shelters to cut their intake, a Seattle religious group is worried about the city’s unhoused population. Restrictions on movement are hindering both fundraising and food distribution efforts. Noelle Wiggins from REACH talked to CBSN’s Anne-Marie Green. Source
N.Y. Governor Andrew Cuomo demands thousands of ICU beds and ventilators
New York State has the highest number of coronavirus cases in the U.S. and Governor Andrew Cuomo is calling for thousands of ICU beds and ventilators to treat coronavirus patients. Meg Oliver reports. Source