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Trump updates guidance on face coverings, says hospitals treating uninsured COVID-19 cases will be reimbursed President Trump leads the daily White House coronavirus task force briefing.

Federal small business program launches as nation's small businesses struggle through coronavirus crisis The U.S. Chamber of Commerce reports nearly one in four small businesses are two months or less from closing permanently; chief congressional correspondent Mike Emanuel reports.

Bernie Sanders calls for $2G monthly payments, rent freeze in next stimulus package Sen. Bernie Sanders is renewing his push for a $2,000 per month “emergency payment” for every American until the coronavirus outbreak “has passed.”

President Trump announces CDC recommendation that Americans wear face coverings in public President Trump stresses that the new CDC guidelines do not replace guidance on social distancing during the coronavirus pandemic.

The US president says he does not want to be seen in one, despite Centers for Disease Control guidance. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/347RrKc

Sir Keir Starmer, Rebecca Long-Bailey and Lisa Nandy await result of vote to succeed Jeremy Corbyn. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2xOR2As

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McConnell warns of 'glitches' in implementation of coronavirus relief bill Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Friday warned that there will be “glitches” in the roll-out of the massive stimulus package that went into effect last Friday to address the economic impact of the coronavirus outbreak.

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, agreeing to a request from evangelical Christians, said on Friday that he was calling for a national day of fasting and prayer this Sunday to "free Brazil from this evil" coronavirus epidemic. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/3bOU1Hx

Coronavirus has restricted travel, but it doesn't have to restrict our imagination. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dWS1PE

As Russian cities go into lockdown to try to contain coronavirus, Moscow uses the latest technology to keep track of residents. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2JGhUVC

A selection of news photographs taken around the world this week. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2w8IOCu

BBC commentary has been added to the video clips which were collated by Port Vale Foundation Trust. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2UEo8fe

Kevin Woods battled through storms to complete all of Scotland's Munros in one winter season. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2R7NLCM

Coronavirus means you often can't be at the side of a loved one in hospital or attend their funeral. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/39BJCgY

For some families the outbreak has meant different generations are back living under the same roof. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3aGO7Z9

As part of a BBC blog series, Jen Smith talks us through one week as pandemic restrictions ease in Shenzhen. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2JI701D

A global look at Covid-19 rumours and disinformation. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3dQKe5H

Masks, gloves and other protective kit can help stop the spread - but only in the right circumstances. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2uo3DsA

How are blind and visually impaired people coping with coronavirus restrictions? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/3bN918W