During a coronavirus task force update Wednesday night, President Trump outlined the emergency declarations he has approved for New York, California, Washington state, Iowa, Louisiana, Texas and Florida. Watch his remarks here. Source

For a presidency, addressing a pandemic is as much an issue of public communication as it is of public health. Source

The number of COVID-19 infections worldwide climbed to more than 454,000, according to Johns Hopkins University​. Source

As coronavirus disrupts the livelihoods of many Americans, some people are finding new ways to showcase their talents at a time when they’re needed most. Jamie Yuccas reports. Source

More states report high coronavirus cases as Senate details economic relief package; Photographer captures milestones for families right on their doorstep Source

The sweeping package would provide help for workers, businesses and a health care system pushed to the brink by the coronavirus. Source

The president has pledged to help the airline industry “100%,” and Amtrak will receive funding, too. Source

Many retail outlets “will never reopen their doors,” analysts say in underlining the outbreak’s “debilitating” impact. Source

The pandemic is spreading rapidly in the South and hospitals are becoming overwhelmed. Louisiana, Florida and Georgia are seeing an alarming rise in those infected by COVID-19. Health officials say large public events like spring break and Mardi Gras are partly to blame. Omar Vilafranca reports. Source

Eager to sound optimistic, President Trump again pointed to Easter as a COVID-19 turning point. Meanwhile, his likely opponent in the fall, Joe Biden tells CBS News that Mr. Trump is wrong to raise hopes of an early end to restrictions. Major Garrett reports. Source