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Honduran authorities confirm six new coronavirus cases in the country, increasing the total number of cases there to 36, according to a local outlet.
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President Donald Trump has doubled down on his remarks made earlier at a Fox News virtual town hall in which he hopes to loosen restrictions by Easter, which is less than two weeks away.
“I would love to have the country opened up and just raring to go by Easter,” he said at the town hall, adding in a subsequent interview, “Wouldn’t it be great to have all of the churches full?”
Trump’s statement comes after health officials say there should be more restrictions on public interactions.
At the coronavirus presser Tuesday evening, when asked why he chose Easter, he said, “I just thought it was a beautiful time.”
The Associated Press reported scientists say the worst is to come as healthcare providers are under increased pressure and continued exposure.
"This is the making of a major public health disaster." Dr. Tina Tan, a board member of the Infectious Diseases Society of America and a staff member at Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, told CNBC. I am not sure where he is getting his information from, but it is extremely flawed."
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4:27 p.m. By closing Tuesday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose back above 20,000 as Congress nears deal on $2 trillion virus rescue. Its gain of 11.4% was its largest percentage increase since 1933.
4:06 p.m. First coronavirus-related death of a child in the U.S. is reported in Los Angeles.
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3:23 p.m. Former Vice President Joe Biden, who likely will be the Democratic candidate for president, said he has not been tested for the coronavirus, according to a reporter.
Biden also said he does not think the Democratic National Convention, scheduled in mid-July in Milwaukee, should be called off.
2:42 p.m. Legendary playwright Terrence McNally is dead at age 81 reportedly due to complications from COVID-19 coronavirus.
2:41 p.m. Apple reportedly is planning to reopen its stores on a staggered basis in the first half of April.
2:17 p.m. Three U.S. service members aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt have tested positive for COVID-19 coronavirus, according to a reporter.
2:13 p.m. The American Medical Association and two other medical and health organizations have issued a joint statement urging the public to stay home during the pandemic.
2:10 p.m. Bill Gates reportedly said the U.S. missed its opportunity to control the virus without a shutdown.
1:46 p.m. Tesla facility in California reportedly has its parking lot one-third full, and employees are delivering cars to customers on site without masks or gloves, according to a reporter.
1:41 p.m. CBS All Access reportedly will be free until April 23.
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11:58 a.m. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer says the stimulus package will allow employers to furlough employees while the federal government pays full salary for four months, according to reporter Alex Bolton.
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11:05 a.m. India's Prime Minister announces lockdown at midnight Wednesday.
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8:37 a.m. Japan's Prime Minister and IOC head agree to postpone Tokyo Olympics for one year. Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach both reportedly agreed Tuesday to postpone this summer's Tokyo Olympics due to the coronavirus.
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