March 19: Total Number of COVID-19 Cases Reaches 422 In Illinois
The governor points to an “exponential” 47% spike in cases from Wednesday as more Illinoisans get tests.
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White House Touts Coronavirus Treatments, As FDA Warns They May Be Months Away
The White House gave a press conference Thursday afternoon touting potential new treatments for the coronavirus. The head of the Food and Drug Administration warned that their effectiveness and testing timeline remain uncertain. Also, Congress may soon pass a trillion dollar stimulus package that would provide cash directly to Americans and a backstop for the wide swaths of the economy crippled by the coronavirus outbreak. This episode: campaign correspondent Asma Khalid, White House correspondent Ayesha Rascoe, and Chief Economics Correspondent Scott Horsley.
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President Trump Signs Coronavirus Emergency Aid Package
The Senate approved a new package earlier Wednesday providing paid sick leave and boosting testing for the coronavirus.
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FDA Seeks To Expand Treatment For Coronavirus As Part Of White House Response
President Trump spoke about the effort during a briefing at the White House.
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As COVID-19 Cases Climb, Governor Promises More Testing Capacity
State officials announced 128 new cases of COVID-19 Wednesday, and cautioned the numbers will only continue to rise.
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Chicago Temporarily Halts Some Ticketing And Debt Collections Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
Mayor Lori Lightfoot said the move to waive late penalties on city debts was aimed at helping low-income residents.
President Trump Partly Shuts Border With Canada
The Defense Department said it would contribute to the coronavirus pandemic response with hospital ships, field treatment centers and medical supplies. Congress also ramped up its response, with the Senate expected to pass a stimulus package Wednesday afternoon. This episode: campaign correspondent Asma Khalid, congressional correspondent Kelsey Snell, and White House correspondent Tamara Keith.
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Senate Passes Coronavirus Emergency Aid, Sending Plan To President
The Senate approved a new package providing paid sick leave and boosting testing for the coronavirus.
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Who Won, Who Lost On Illinois’ Primary Night
Reset takes a look at results from Illinois’ primary election, and what they mean for the state and the country.
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Trump Partly Shuts Border With Canada To Stem Spread Of Coronavirus
The president said the border would close by “mutual consent,” the latest development in the coronavirus pandemic.
