#HappeningNow: The White House coronavirus task force gives an update on progress made, emphasizing work being done on treatment & therapy options. (Thread)
#DEVELOPING: FDA Director says they're looking into the possible option of taking blood from patients who recovered from COVID-19 & giving that blood to others. (Thread)
#DEVELOPING: Surgeon General Jerome Adams urges Americans, especially young people, to donate blood:
"Social distancing doesn't mean social disengagement, so give blood today."
"Social distancing doesn't mean social disengagement, so give blood today."
#DEVELOPING: President Trump says chloroquine, an anti-malaria drug, will be available "almost immediately" after early results appear promising in treating COVID-19.
FDA Director says they'll be taking a closer look at this, per the President's direction. (Thread)
FDA Director says they'll be taking a closer look at this, per the President's direction. (Thread)
#DEVELOPING: President Trump says he spoke with Carnival Corporation chairman Mickey Arison, who told him he's willing to offer cruise ships to be used as make-shift hospitals in cities like Los Angeles, San Francisco, and New York if needed to treat people.
#DEVELOPING: President Trump says his administration is looking to have the military help get Americans that are abroad back to the U.S. (Thread)
