The Trump administration announced at a briefing today that it is asking Congress for another $850 billion to blunt the economic effects of the coronavirus pandemic, which has been confirmed in more than 5,000 Americans and killed 100.The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the United States has topped 5,000 in 49 states, Washington DC, and three territories, according to the New York Times coronavirus map.
CNN reports tallying 100 deaths.Movement restrictions have tightened dramatically here and abroad as officials race to respond to the novel virus, and a grim report from London foretells of 2.2 million US deaths if drastic action isn't taken.Across the country, local officials are gearing up for several weeks of rising cases and
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