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Coronavirus relief pushing U.S. deficits to staggering heights

By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press

A recession caused by the coronavirus pandemic and a burst of government spending will nearly quadruple the government’s budget deficit, the Congressional Budget Office said Friday.

WATCH: 5 questions answered about workers’ rights during the coronavirus pandemic

By Courtney Vinopal

Roughly 26 million have filed for unemployment benefits in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Millions of others are risking safety to work in essential roles, or are navigating new challenges working at home. So what rights should workers, or…

Whitmer extends stay-home order through May 15, eases rules

By David Eggert, Associated Press

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Friday lengthened her stay-at-home order through May 15, while lifting restrictions so some businesses can reopen and the public can participate in outdoor activities like golf and motorized boating during the coronavirus pandemic.

WATCH: Cuomo says coronavirus toll ‘still devastating’ despite lowest number of deaths in weeks

By Associated Press

The state reported 422 deaths as of Thursday. That's the fewest since March 31.

Do not inject disinfectants, Lysol warns after Trump raises idea

By Kevin Freking, Associated Press

The parent company of Lysol disinfectant warned Friday that its products should not be used internally to treat COVID-19 after President Donald Trump wondered about the prospect during a White House briefing.

WATCH: Pelosi addresses coronavirus aid, says Trump ‘is not listening to medical experts’

By Molly Finnegan

"Without science in our decision-making, we are not going to be on a very successful path," she said.

WATCH: South Dakota governor gives coronavirus update

By Erica R. Hendry

Noem is expected to speak at 11 a.m. ET. Watch the governor's remarks here.

WATCH: De Blasio says New York City’s virus declines are ‘just plain good news’

By Molly Finnegan

"Our indicators are now moving all in the correct direction," the mayor said in a briefing Friday.

COVID phobia is keeping people with serious heart symptoms away from ERs

By Usha Lee McFarling, STAT

A survey of nine major hospitals showed the number of severe heart attacks being treated in U.S hospitals had dropped nearly 40%.

Many who lost jobs because of coronavirus believe those jobs will come back, poll shows

By Josh Boak, Emily Swanson, Associated Press

The economic devastation writ by COVID-19 is clear: 26.4 million people have lost their job in the past five weeks, millions of homeowners are delaying mortgage payments and food banks are seeing lines of cars that stretch for miles.