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THREAD: Coronavirus updates, Wednesday, March 25: nbcnews.to/2Uigk2w

• 400,000+ cases globally, 19,000+ deaths

• Spain's death toll surpasses China

• Prince Charles tests positive

• White House, US Senate reach deal on $2T coronavirus spending bill

Among the 3,700+ passengers and crew aboard the Diamond Princess, 712 became infected with coronavirus, CDC says. nbcnews.to/2wsFwKN

Hours after Senate and White House reached bipartisan deal on $2T coronavirus economic stimulus package, House Speaker Pelosi said the legislation would help American workers — but she did not indicate whether the House will move forward with it. nbcnews.to/2JfLi56

Researchers in the UK launch app to help track the spread of COVID-19 in order to explore, in real time, who is most at risk. nbcnews.to/3ajBxie

5 Arizona mayors sent a letter to Gov. Ducey Tuesday over his decision to classify some businesses like golf courses as “essential” during the coronavirus pandemic. nbcnews.to/33I5lCE

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US urging foreign countries to ramp up production of masks, ventilators, body bags, and seeking to buy any quantities they can spare, as President Trump declines to use full federal powers to force US companies to manufacture them. nbcnews.to/2QK7JU9

NEW: Renowned Dominican fashion designer Jenny Polanco died in the Dominican Republic after she had been diagnosed with coronavirus, public health minister says. nbcnews.to/39fDWJd

WATCH: @SamBrockNBC reports from a deserted Houston, which just went under a stay-at-home order in effort to prevent further coronavirus spread.

@SamBrockNBC US Justice Dept. says coronavirus crimes can be charged as acts of terrorism. nbcnews.to/2JbcbXX

@SamBrockNBC Cubans are grappling with rising coronavirus cases amid issues such as limited water and shortages of items like soap, as well as the reality of a tightened US embargo. nbcnews.to/2ybhRit

LIVE on @MSNBC: NY Gov. Cuomo gives latest on coronavirus outbreak

Former Federal Reserve Chairman Bernanke says that while the US is facing an acute recession, it shouldn’t last: “If there’s not too much damage done to the workforce … then we could see a fairly quick rebound.” nbcnews.to/2JkgFeB

Sen. Schumer: US Senate coronavirus bill will include a provision to "prohibit businesses controlled by the president, vice president, members of Congress, and heads of executive departments from receiving loans or investments from Treasury programs." nbcnews.to/2vNwurc

NEW: NY Gov. Cuomo announces a free hotline for those dealing with mental health issues during the coronavirus crisis.

6,175 mental health professionals have volunteered to help.

Hotline: [phone]

NEW: Gov. Cuomo says there are now 30,811 coronavirus cases in New York, an increase of 5,146 from Tuesday; 12% hospitalization rate; 3% of overall patients in ICU.

Astronauts like Scott Kelly, Peggy Whitson and Chris Hadfield share advice for isolated living in the age of COVID-19. nbcnews.to/2UAOIof

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UPDATE: A look at what is being funded in the new $2T coronavirus bill that is making its way through the US Congress. nbcnews.to/2UjbT7N

Sen. Majority Leader McConnell: “Our nation is gonna meet new heroes, many maybe police, firefighters, and EMTs once again. Many others will be truck drivers, grocery store clerks, and pharmacists who literally keep our supply chains running.”

NYU says it will allow its medical students to graduate early so the newly-established doctors can help in the battle against the coronavirus.

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Lockdowns are championed as a way to help contain the coronavirus, but experts warn that this method will not be easily achieved in countries where crowded cities and slums could see the virus spread "like fire." nbcnews.to/3dn9Uqi

.@ReporterBlayne reports on the spike of COVID-19 cases in Louisiana, where experts say Mardi Gras "was a virtual breeding ground for coronavirus."

Louisiana Gov. Edwards claims the state has the highest growth rate of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the world.

Louisiana pastor defies order against large gatherings, draws over 1,000 people to services. nbcnews.to/3aiQQaZ

NEW: Italy’s death toll from coronavirus surpasses 7,500, with another 683 deaths recorded since Tuesday, civil protection agency spokesperson says. There are almost 75,000 total confirmed cases in the country.
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State-by-state breakdown of existing lockdown orders across the US. nbcnews.to/2QLIznZ

UPDATE: Coronavirus cases in US now surpass 60,000, with 838 deaths.

Highest state case totals:

• New York: 30,811
• New Jersey: 3,675
• California: 2,626
• Washington: 2,469
• Louisiana: 1,795
• Michigan: 1,791
• Illinois: 1,535

(As of 2 p.m. ET, March 25)

Dr. Daniela Lamas talks to @yasminv about treating patients with COVID-19: “I have never been afraid of what it meant for my personal safety to care for patients … I’m definitely somebody who will sit down at somebody’s bedside, and I’m not doing that right now.”

Dr. Daniela Lamas tells @yasminv that she does not know “what the long term damage is” from patients with COVID-19 being isolated from loved ones: “I’m worried that an ICU stay coupled with isolation … will leave them with more wounds.”

NEW: 1,000,000 California residents file for unemployment amid coronavirus pandemic, officials say. nbcnews.to/2UhjFPe

NEW: Sec. Esper signs order Wednesday halting US troop movements overseas for 60 days due to the coronavirus pandemic, defense officials say. nbcnews.to/3akp3qr - @ckubeNBC

@ckubeNBC Idaho Gov. Little issues stay-at-home order and signs an extreme emergency declaration on Wednesday as states continue to combat COVID-19.

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White House coronavirus task force briefing

WATCH: Treasury Sec. Mnuchin says small business retention loans made as part of the $2T coronavirus relief bill will "supply 8 weeks of salaries" and that the "loans will be forgiven at the end of the period as long as they keep workers employed."

Reporter: “How many deaths are acceptable?”

President Trump: “None. How many deaths are acceptable to me? None.”

Treasury Sec. Mnuchin says he expects the Senate to pass the coronavirus stimulus bill tonight, despite a handful of GOP senators threatening to delay the vote.

"We need to get this money into the American economy and American workers."

Dr. Birx shares importance of social distancing through family story: "My grandmother, for 88 years, lived with the fact that she was the one at age 11 who brought home flu to her mother ... And her mother was succumbed to the great 1918 flu."

88 people have died due to COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, bringing total to 280, tonight's NYC Dept. of Health report shows; 96% of the deaths involved patients with pre-existing conditions.

The death toll reported last night was at 192 - @Tom_Winter

Miami spring breaker, seen in viral video shrugging off coronavirus threat, has new message: "Life is precious. Don’t be arrogant and think you’re invincible like myself. I’ve learned from these trying times and I’ve felt the repercussions to the fullest." nbcnews.com/news/us-news/f…