Latest on the COVID-19 in U.S.

The state of Kansas announced its first death from COVID-19 on Thursday, as the U.S. nationwide death toll increased to 41. Over 1,600 cases have been confirmed in the country.

A female diplomat from the Philippines mission to the United Nation tested positive for the coronavirus, making her the first reported case at the New York-based UN headquarters, according to a note sent to UN missions.

Three states, New York, Montana and Virginia, have declared states of emergency due to the coronavirus.

U.S. stocks closed on Thursday with their worst day since the 1987 "Black Monday" crash, as Wall Street officially fell into a bear market.

Multiple American sports associations announced cancellation or suspension of events.

Disneyland in Los Angeles and Broadway theaters in New York are all shut until next month. Several Hollywood movies, including Disney's Mulan, have postponed their opening dates.

CNN earlier reported that President Trump was in close physical proximity with the Brazilian president's press secretary, who tested positive for the coronavirus, on Saturday night.