Additional funding for the Paycheck Protection Program may be allocated by Congress. The Shake Shack will return a $10 million government loan so it can be allocated to other small businesses. Clinicians share what they have learned about the path of the coronavirus through the human body. Thought leaders declare that 20 million coronavirus tests per day are needed to fully open the economy. COVID-19 patients are being discharged to nursing homes to open hospital beds for new patients. Pennsylvania sees its largest increase in coronavirus deaths. In Germany, smaller stores are reopening as lockdown restrictions are eased.

The White House announces coronavirus guidelines for reopening the country. Johnson and Johnson will have over 600 million Covid-19 vaccines by the beginning of 2021. A study finds that patients who are given remdesivir are recovering quickly. New York and other hot spots in the US are experiencing prolonged peaks of coronavirus cases. The FDA shares information related to food safety and availability during and beyond the COVID-19 pandemic. Infection disease and food safety experts say that take-out food is safe. In Wuhan China, coronavirus deaths jump drastically.

The World Health Organization responds to the US stating it had alerted the world to coronavirus on January 5th. President Trump promises to announce new guidelines for opening the country. New York Governor Cuomo is mandating that masks be worn in public. Hundreds of people protest at the Michigan state capital against stay-at-home orders. The governor of South Dakota, who was opposed to putting a stay-at-home order in place, is now facing a COVID-19 hot spot. More than 600,000 people sign a petition demanding hazard pay for US Postal Service workers. Countries are supporting a world truce during the global pandemic.

Thousands of coronavirus tests are going unused in US labs due to a lack of national strategy for test processing. Scientists have informed the White House that antibody tests may not be available as quickly as once thought. President Trump has halted funding to the WHO due to its handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. WHO provides advice on how to adapt to a new normal as lockdown measures are slowly lifted. In an effort to help the Postal Service, people are rushing out to buy stamps. Denmark lets young children return to school. In India, migrant workers are protesting against the lockdown extension.

As confirmed cases of coronavirus near 2 million globally, states unite to come up with a plan to ease lockdown restrictions. Antibody tests will be needed before the second wave of the coronavirus says the CDC director. As more workers become infected and are unable to work, the US meat supply may be at risk. In France, President Macron has extended the lockdown until May 11th.

Dr. Anthony Fauci states that earlier efforts to stop the spread of coronavirus would have saved lives. The first batch of IRS stimulus checks have been sent to eligible Americans. For the first time in US history, all 50 states are under a disaster declaration at one time. Food safety experts share their tips for safe grocery shopping. Spain starts to ease restrictions of its coronavirus lockdown. After spending several days in the ICU, Boris Johnson is released from the hospital.

Confirmed cases of COVID-19 nears 1.5 million people globally. The number of projected deaths in the United States may be significantly lower than first thought. The number of recorded deaths in New York City are expected to rise as in home cases are reconciled. In America, small-town hospitals are closing as coronavirus cases rise due to financial constraints. A scientific panel warns the White House that warmer weather will not have a significant effect on the spread of coronavirus. A new study provides insights on the possibility of coronavirus pet infection and transmission. In India, residents are able to see the Himalayas for the first time in decades due to decreased air pollution from the lockdown. In the UK, Boris Johnson shows signs of improvement.

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Inovio, a US-based pharmaceutical, starts phase 1 clinical trials of its COVID-19 vaccine. The use of a malaria drug for treating coronavirus divides the medical community. UK Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, is moved to intensive care as his symptoms worsen. New Zealand takes a hard stance on the elimination of coronavirus. US Congressional leaders debate the next steps to confront the economic effect of the coronavirus.