Cuomo, whose state has been hit harder by Covid-19 than anywhere else in the U.S., praised New Yorkers for following the strict social distancing rules that he has imposed to try to contain the outbreak.
The Trump administration's tariffs on imported medical equipment, particularly from China, have added to the struggle in the U.S.'s fight against the coronavirus outbreak.
Kashkari's comments came days after the Labor Department reported that another 6.6 million Americans filed first-time unemployment claims in the past week.
Less than 24 hours after the Treasury Department formally extended cash grant offers to the six largest airlines in the U.S., the union representing 120,000 flight attendants is blasting the move with a dire warning.
Fauci's hopeful remarks came less than a day after the U.S. counted more than 20,000 deaths from the disease, surpassing Italy as the nation with the highest number of recorded deaths in the world.
Day cares and preschools across the U.S. have implemented remote learning plans as an alternative to refunding parents for tuition, to the chagrin of some working families.
The IRS tweeted Saturday that payments to qualifying Americans with direct deposit accounts set up had begun to receive their coronavirus relief payment.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy on Saturday announced an executive order to cut capacity on all transit systems by half, and asked all passengers to wear face coverings.
You can enter in bank account information or, if you don't have it, can tell the IRS where to mail a check. This is for people who are not required to file tax returns.
Many small businesses have already furloughed or laid off workers or cut back hours to reduce pay. Some fear this makes them ineligible for the coronavirus rescue package.
Restaurants are reeling from city- and state-wide initiatives that shut down many dining rooms. Small and independently owned restaurants are facing uncertainty.
Vice President Mike Pence said on Friday that the United States is expected to have an antibody test "very soon" that will determine whether somebody has been exposed to the coronavirus.
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