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Experts say the treatment might be the best hope for some patients until more sophisticated drugs are developed.

Members of President Donald Trump's coronavirus task force hold a press briefing Tuesday at the White House as authorities on the local and state levels continue taking drastic measures to slow the spread of the disease.

The agencies said they would continue to crack down on firms that attempted to exploit the crisis.

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates said the US didn't act fast enough on the COVID-19 pandemic.

Sen. Mitt Romney has tested negative for coronavirus, he announced in a post on Twitter on Tuesday, but will remain quarantined and unable to cast his vote.

Confirmed COVID-19 cases around the world topped 200,000 last week.

Though Twitter's usage is up, the broader economic environment is likely to have a big impact on advertiser spending.

Airline stocks surged as lawmakers neared a deal for a stimulus package that would include $25 billion in grants for passenger carriers.

WeWork's memo offering employees $100 to come to work, along with President Trump's call to open the economy soon, are actions that question the value or work and the economy

The postponements are among the hardships faced by former Vice President Joe Biden and Sen. Bernie Sanders as they compete amid an uncertain political landscape for the chance to take on President Donald Trump in November.

The bonus is being offered to members of WeWork's community teams, who provide services to members.

The virus has infected more than 398,000 worldwide, though many have recovered. In the U.S. more than 46,500 cases have been reported so far.

Peter Gaynor, FEMA's administrator, told CNN that the administration is using the Defense Production Act to acquire some 60,000 test kits.

"It's going to be another three, four weeks until we see the peak in the epidemic curve in regions like New York, and that's the hopeful case," Gottlieb said.

Only weeks ago, borrowers were rushing to take advantage of record-low mortgage rates. Refinance applications soared over 400% annually, and homebuyers were out early and in force. Now, some of those loans are stuck in limbo.

Pelosi cheered a development to add more oversight to a $500 billion pool of taxpayer aid, calling it a "big change."

Trump and his top economic advisor, Larry Kudlow, have suggested that there will a relaxing of strict federal guidelines to Americans that are designed to slow the coronavirus pandemic.

More states are ordering residents to stay at home during the coronavirus crisis, as the COVID-19 outbreak worsens in the U.S.

Some House members have pushed for remote voting as representatives start to test positive for the coronavirus disease.

President Donald Trump asked South Korean President Moon Jae-In for supplies to help combat coronavirus on Tuesday, according to South Korean media.