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Jessica Mendoza (center), a Virginia Hospital Center outpatient lab specialist, and James Meenan (right), the director of the Virginia Hospital Center outpatient lab, make final preparations before opening a drive-through coronavirus testing site on Wednesday in Arlington, Va. President Trump signed a bill Wednesday that includes funding for testing.

Here's What Is In The 'Families First' Coronavirus Aid Package Trump Approved

Take a look at what's included in the coronavirus emergency aid package that President Trump signed into law on Wednesday. It is the second such package so far.

U.S. Economic Slowdown In Coming Months Expected To Be Worst On Record

Forecasters say the government's aggressive efforts to curtail the spread of the virus will trigger the sharpest slowdown on record. Some see the economy shrinking a staggering 24%.

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee visits a drive-through COVID-19 testing location on April 18 in Franklin, Tenn.

Tennessee Restaurants Reopen As State Sees Biggest 1-Day Jump In COVID-19 Cases

The state reported 478 new confirmed cases on Sunday, an increase of 5.2%. Restaurants can begin serving dine-in customers on Monday, with retail stores opening later this week.

Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, seen in parliament on Tuesday in Tokyo, said it would be "impossible" to hold the already delayed Summer Olympics and Paralympics in 2021 if the disease is not brought under control.

No Tokyo Olympics Next Year Unless COVID-19 Can Be Contained, Japan's Abe Says

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said it would be "impossible" to hold the already delayed Summer Olympics and Paralympics in 2021 if the disease is not brought under control.

Vietnam Lifts Quarantine Restrictions As No Deaths Are Reported

Vietnam reports only 270 confirmed COVID-19 cases and zero deaths. The country started lifting strict quarantine measures this week to ease the extreme economic hardship it is facing.

The U.S. death toll from COVID-19 hit a new milestone, surpassing the number of Americans who died in the prolonged conflict with Vietnam. Here, the Elmhurst Hospital Center in Queens, N.Y., holds a vigil for medical workers and patients who have died in the pandemic.

Coronavirus Has Now Killed More Americans Than Vietnam War

The number of lives taken by COVID-19 in the U.S. has reached a grim milestone: More people have died of the disease than the 58,220 Americans who perished in the Vietnam War.

Louisiana Hotelier Offers Free Rooms To Medical Workers

In Baton Rouge, Raj Patel is offering free rooms to medical workers and first responders during the coronavirus outbreak.

Millions of homeowners have put their mortgage payments on pause amid the coronavirus crisis. "A lot of people are in distress," says Michael Fratantoni, chief economist at the Mortgage Bankers Association.

Nearly 3 Million Homeowners Get Mortgage Help, But Others Hit Roadblocks

Congress ordered lenders to let homeowners who've been hurt financially in the crisis to skip mortgage payments. Many are getting that help, but others say their lenders aren't playing by the rules.

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp (center) tours a temporary hospital in Atlanta last week. On Monday, he announced the first steps to reopen the state's economy, beginning on Friday.

Georgia Beginning To Reopen Its Economy, Lifting Some Coronavirus-Crisis Limits

Gov. Brian Kemp cited favorable data and more testing in his decision to reopen businesses such as gyms, tattoo parlors and hair salons this Friday. Pennsylvania and Tennessee also announced changes.

Soldiers in face masks maintain a checkpoint in Putrajaya, Malaysia, on Sunday. The Malaysian government issued a movement order to the public until March 31 to stop the spread of the new coronavirus.

Southeast Asian Nations Tighten Restrictions To Help Contain Spread Of Coronavirus

Tourists are being banned outright after many countries on the continent reported a sharp increase in the number of cases this past week.

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