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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.

New York Will Waive Mortgage Payments For 90 Days Based On Financial Hardship

"That will be a real-life economic benefit," New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said. He also ordered that only 25 percent of workers could be in the office, except for essential services.

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, shown here last week, is ordering that fees be waived for overdrafts, ATMs, and credit cards.

New York Will Waive Mortgage Payments For 90 Days Based On Financial Hardship

"That will be a real-life economic benefit," New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said. He also ordered that only 25 percent of workers could be in the office, except for essential services.

The coronavirus pandemic is continuing to roil financial markets as businesses shut down with their customers and employees forced to stay home.

Stock Market Rises For A Change

U.S. stock indexes finished the day up as investors tried to absorb the latest financial impacts of the coronavirus. The Dow rebounded, rising nearly 200 points a day after its steep plunge.

The coronavirus pandemic has closed businesses around the country as the government asks people to stay home.

Filings For Unemployment Benefits Rise As Coronavirus Hits Job Market

New claims for jobless benefits climbed 70,000 to 281,000 last week as the coronavirus pandemic shuttered businesses and left people out of work. It was the highest level since September 2017.

Tony Vassiliadis, the head nighttime custodian at Wellesley High School in Wellesley, Mass., demonstrates an electrostatic sprayer. During an actual cleaning, he would he would wear gloves and an N95 mask.

There May Not Be Enough Well-Trained Workers To Clean Up Where Coronavirus Has Been

Industry experts are asking whether there are enough trained workers in the cleaning business who can help stop the coronavirus from spreading.

The vernal equinox falls on March 19 nationwide this year. It's the earliest start to spring since 1896. This photo shows the Earth shortly before the moment of the equinox on March 20, 2019.

Spring Starts Today All Over America, Which Is Weird

Spring begins at 11:50 p.m. ET on March 19 this year. It is the earliest nationwide vernal equinox since 1896. Why, you ask? Get ready for orbital mechanics and a lot of information about calendars.

New York Stock Exchange To Shift To All-Electronic Trading

"We will proceed in that manner until we can re-open our trading floors to our members," NYSE President Stacey Cunningham said in a statement.

An Urban Outfitters store displays a closed sign in Santa Monica, Calif. With businesses shutting down around the country, a flood of new unemployment claims are pouring in.

Unemployment Websites Are Crashing Across The Country

With more and more businesses shutting down around the country, a flood of new unemployment claims are pouring in. But President Trump continues to downplay the impact of the virus on the economy.

The USNS Comfort, seen in 2017, is one of two U.S. Navy hospital ships, along with the USNS Mercy, that are preparing to deploy to assist medical workers expecting to grapple with an influx of patients in the weeks to come.

Coronavirus: U.S. Navy Hospital Ships To Deploy To New York, West Coast

The pair of ships, the USNS Comfort and the USNS Mercy, will help local medical workers grapple with an influx of patients. But it remains unclear precisely when they will be ready to go.

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