It’s increasingly clear that saving one is going to cost the other dearly. Source
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Coronavirus updates from March 23, 2020
The delay in passage of a $1.5 to $2 trillion financial aid bill in the Senate hit stock markets hard in spite of rescue efforts by the Fed. Source
U.S. threatens big Afghan aid cut despite virus outbreak fears
After surprise visit, Pompeo says Washington would hold back $1 billion if arch presidential rivals don’t agree on new government to advance peace talks with Taliban. Source
Track team runs virtual “relay” from separate self-quarantines
A girl’s high school track team from New York stayed connected during the coronavirus outbreak by “passing the baton” in a “relay” between their separate self-quarantines. Source
Madonna posts video calling coronavirus “great equalizer”
The post received swift backlash on social media — with blogger Perez Hilton writing, “you come across as uneducated and painfully out of touch.” Source
U.S. postpones “Remain in Mexico” hearings due to coronavirus
An attorney said it was a good public health move, but noted that migrants are disheartened that they won’t be able to make their case to win U.S. asylum anytime soon. Source
As schools shift classes online, underfunded schools are seeking alternatives
More than 50 million kids are out of school across the U.S. While many are learning online, districts with less money and resources are making other plans. Meg Oliver reports. Source
Gilead suspends access to experimental coronavirus drug
Biotech company says it has been swamped with “compassionate use” requests to use the drug remdesivir. Source
Could COVID-19 survivors’ blood help save ill patients?
People who’ve recovered from the coronavirus have antibodies against it in their blood, which could provide a “stopgap” until there’s a vaccine or cure. Source
3/23: CBS Evening News
New York City converting Javits Center into emergency field hospital; People improvise ways to keep celebrations going during coronavirus pandemic Source