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WATCH: Minnesota governor gives coronavirus update

By Justin Stabley

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz gives an update on the state’s current novel coronavirus situation as the outbreak spreads.

WATCH: Virginia governor gives coronavirus update

By Candice Norwood

Ralph Northam is scheduled to speak at 2 p.m. ET today.

WATCH: As New York death toll doubles, Cuomo ponders ‘how does it end?’

By Michael R. Sisak, Angela Charlton, Mark Sherman, Associated Press

New York authorities rushed to bring in an army of medical volunteers Wednesday as the statewide death toll from the coronavirus doubled in 72 hours to more than 1,900 and the wail of ambulances in the otherwise eerily quiet streets…

WATCH: Louisiana governor gives novel coronavirus update

By Candice Norwood

Edwards is scheduled to speak at 3:30 p.m. ET today.

WATCH: D.C. mayor gives novel coronavirus update as infections grow among first responders

By Associated Press

The District of Columbia has announced nine new COVID-19 infections among first responders.

WATCH: New Jersey governor gives coronavirus update

By Candice Norwood

Phil Murphy is scheduled to speak at 1 p.m. ET today.

‘I heard the roar’: 6.5 earthquake hits Idaho

By Associated Press

The earthquake was centered 73 miles (118 kilometers) northeast of Meridian, near the rural mountain town of Stanley. There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.

Rent is due and many struggle to pay amid virus outbreak

By Associated Press

For millions of Americans, Wednesday is the first time the landlord is knocking on the door since the coronavirus outbreak turned the economy upside down.

Rural areas fear spread of virus as more hospitals close

By Associated Press

The pandemic erupted at an awful time for communities trying to fill health care gaps following the closure of 170 rural hospitals across the nation in the last 15 years.