Italy pledged more than $28 billion to bolster its health system and cushion the impact on workers. European nations sealed their borders. New York, New Jersey and Connecticut will ban gatherings of more than 50 people.
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Live Coronavirus Updates and Coverage
Spain and France have announced countrywide restrictions, and the White House physician says President Trump’s test came back negative.
Coronavirus Live Updates: France Closes Most Businesses and Spain Moves Toward Locking Down
President Trump Says He’s Been Tested, New York reported its first virus-related death, and a cruise ship exposed to the virus is heading to France.
Pelosi and Trump Reach Deal on a Relief Package
Stocks rose as President Trump declared a national emergency and said he was making $50 billion available. The House was set to vote on the relief plan early Saturday.
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The S&P 500 rose more than 9 percent, making Friday its best day since 2008.
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Coronavirus Live Updates: Trump Declares National Emergency
President Trump said he was making $50 billion in emergency funding available, lifting restrictions on doctors and hospitals and waiving interest on student loans. But prospects for a congressional bill to aid affected people remain unclear.
Congress to Vote on Coronavirus Rescue Package
Congress and the White House are nearing an economic rescue package; stocks plunged again Thursday despite the Fed offering at least $1.5 trillion worth of short-term loans to banks.