Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan are stepping up to battle the coronavirus pandemic through their charitable group, The Chan-Zuckerberg Initiative. They announced plans to partner with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, “contributing $25 million with Gates and others” to begin exploring possible COVID-19 treatments. The sit down with Gayle King to talk about their effort as well as how they themselves are impacted by the virus. Source
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Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan to fund virus treatment research
He and Priscilla Chan announced the Chan-Zuckerberg Initiative’s plans to partner with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to begin exploring possible COVID-19 treatments. Source
House expected to pass massive coronavirus relief package
House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer called for as many members to return to D.C. as possible ahead of the vote. Source
Trump at odds with U.S. governors on end to pandemic precautions
As the Trump administration’s 15-day “slow the spread” initiative comes to an end on Monday, the president told governors that he is planning to categorize every county in America as high, medium or low risk as part of his push to reopen the economy sooner. The goal was met with resistance by medical experts as well as an increasing number of governors who are issuing shelter-in-place or stay-at-home orders as the virus spreads. Paula Reid reports on how the administration is dealing with the outbreak from the White House. Source
Inside the financial struggles caused by the coronavirus pandemic
A record number of Americans filed for unemployment last week as millions feel the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic. Jericka Duncan speaks to a few of these everyday Americans who lost their jobs due to the pandemic, talking to them about how they their families, and their colleagues are dealing with financial struggles and the uncertainty of their own careers. Source
Man tips $10,00 day before eatery’s coronavirus-linked layoffs
Owner of Naples, Florida restaurant says tipper is a regular customer but he’s not even sure what his name is Source
Unemployed Americans face uncertain futures: “I’m very scared”
Nearly 3.3 million Americans filed for unemployment last week amid the coronavirus pandemic. Source
Coronavirus updates: States seek help for COVID-19-strained hospitals
With the U.S. reporting more cases than any other nation, American hospitals are facing a daunting challenge, and “there is still a long battle ahead.” Source
Coronavirus updates from March 26, 2020
There are more than 85,000 cases across the U.S. and almost 1,300 deaths, according to Johns Hopkins University. Source
R. Kelly cites coronavirus in seeking release from jail pending trial
Lawyers for R&B singer accused in multiple sexual misconduct cases say federal jail in Chicago takes few precautions against COVID-19. Source