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The U.S. Senate will vote today on a second bill aimed at responding to the COVID-19 outbreak. This interim package, to be followed by a third package costing ~$1T, covers free testing for the respira

The WSJ reports that hospitals across the U.S. are running out of masks, gowns and other protective equipment needed by staff amid COVID-19.Yesterday, the Pentagon stepped up with an offer to supply u

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Universities' statements in full as institutions react to coronavirus

The University says assessment will be done through "alternative means"

According to Worldometer, global COVID-19 cases are now north of 130K compared to ~96K a week ago. Fatalities stand at 4,756 versus ~3,300 last week.Per CoronaTracker, the top 10 countries are: China

In a potentially remarkable display of tone deafness, Politico reports that Congressional Republicans and the White House will oppose the Democratic coronavirus bill as it is currently written.The bil

Citing the risks of the COVID-19 outbreak, the FDA is postponing most foreign inspections through April, effective immediately. In the meantime, the agency will consider ex-U.S. inspections deemed mis

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said earlier today that coronavirus testing is now available in 78 state and local laboratories across all 50 states.The agency has 75

Consistent all disease-related market gyrations, dubious companies peddling bogus cures and vaccines for COVID-19 are out in number.Today, the FDA warned seven:  Vital Silver, Quinessence Aromather

The golden rule for any long-term investor: Know how to wait! February’s significant decline in the overall stock market also impacted CEFs. The recent sell-off

The FDA has granted a request from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for an emergency use authorization to allow healthcare personnel to use certain industrial respirator fac

Certain BlackRock closed-end funds (the "Funds") announced distributions today as detailed below. Several municipal Fund’s announced increases in their monthly distribution rates and BlackRock Energ

On the heels of six COVID-19 deaths in the Seattle area, U.S. officials are hurriedly preparing for more infections despite the still-modest number of Americans affected, 91 as of March 1. 10 states h