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WATCH: White House coronavirus task force holds news briefing

By Associated Press

The White House task force will give an update on the nation's current novel coronavirus situation at 5:30 p.m. ET. Watch it live here.

WATCH: New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio gives coronavirus update

By Justin Stabley

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio gives an update on the state's current novel coronavirus situation as the number of U.S. cases dramatically increases.

Trump wants U.S. reopened by Easter despite expert warnings

By Zeke Miller, Darlene Superville, Associated Press

Health experts have made clear that unless Americans continue to dramatically limit social interaction, the number of infections will overwhelm the healthcare system, leading to many more deaths.

WATCH: Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine gives coronavirus update

By Justin Stabley

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine gives an update on the state's current novel coronavirus situation as the number of U.S. cases dramatically increases.

California scrambling to obtain virus protection gear

By Kathleen Ronayne, Brian Melley, Associated Press

The governor also announced he would close parking lots at dozens of beaches and state parks to prevent the spread of coronavirus after large groups flocked to the coast and mountains to get outdoors.

WATCH: Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney gives coronavirus update

By Justin Stabley

Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney gives an update on the city's current novel coronavirus situation as the number of U.S. cases dramatically increases.

WATCH: ‘We’re now looking at a bullet train,’ says Gov. Cuomo of COVID-19 outbreak

By Associated Press

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo sounded his most dire warning yet about the coronavirus pandemic, saying the infection rate in New York is accelerating and the state could be as close as two weeks away from a crisis that projects…

UN: 85% of new infections, deaths coming from Europe and U.S.

By David Rising, Chris Blake, Associated Press

Overnight reporting showed 85% of the new cases are being reported in Europe and the United States, said Dr. Margaret Harris, a WHO spokeswoman.

Trump says he intends to reopen country in weeks, not months

By Jill Colvin, Josh Boak, Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press

The comments were further evidence that Trump has grown impatient with the pandemic, even before it has reached its expected peak.

Texas moves to ban most abortions during virus outbreak

By David Crary, Jim Vertuno, Julie Carr Smyth, Associated Press

Abortion-rights leaders nationwide decried the tactic, saying it was an affront to women grappling with difficult decisions amid the disruptions of the pandemic.