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WATCH: White House coronavirus task force holds news briefing

By Justin Stabley

The White House task force is expected to give an update on the nation's current novel coronavirus situation as the outbreak spreads.

WATCH: Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards gives coronavirus update

By Justin Stabley

Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards gives an update on the state’s current novel coronavirus situation as the outbreak spreads.

In the middle of a pandemic, ‘babies come in the same way they always have’

By Sebastian Rich

As much of the rest of the country moved to isolate themselves and stay at home, these midwives checked in to work -- birth does not halt for pandemics.

Many businesses cautious about restarting economy amid virus

By Michelle R. Smith, Dee-Ann Durbin, Associated Press

Trump wants the country open for business by mid-April, but some experts warn it's not as easy as flipping a switch.

WATCH: Illinois Governor J. B. Pritzker gives coronavirus update

By Justin Stabley

Illinois Governor J. B. Pritzker gives an update on the state’s current novel coronavirus situation as the outbreak spreads.

WATCH: Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine gives coronavirus update

By Justin Stabley

North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper gives an update on the state's current novel coronavirus situation as the number of U.S. cases dramatically increases.

WATCH: D.C. mayor criticizes proposed federal funding to address COVID-19

By Ashraf Khalil, Associated Press

According to the legislation, each state would receive a minimum of $1.25 billion in aid. Washington, D.C., however, stands to receive about $500 million.

U.S. hospitals rush to find beds for surge of virus patients

By Associated Press

With capacity stretched thin, U.S. hospitals are rushing to find beds for a coming flood of patients, opening older closed hospitals.

U.S. jobless claims hit 3.3 million, quadruple previous record

By Associated Press

The surge in weekly applications was a stunning reflection of the damage the viral outbreak is doing to the economy.

Colorado orders residents to stay at home as virus spreads

By Associated Press

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis said he is taking this “extreme measure,” effective Thursday until April 11 because restrictions taken to date haven't done enough to reduce the spread of the virus.