Latest on the coronavirus crisis in the U.S.: Over 1,000 deaths, nearly 70,000 cases

The number of deaths caused by the novel coronavirus rose to 1,041 in the United States as of Wednesday, with 68,960 confirmed cases nationwide, according to the latest data from the Johns Hopkins University.

U.S. Senate passes $2 trillion stimulus package

The U.S. Senate passed the nation's largest-ever rescue package late Wednesday, a two trillion U.S. dollar lifeline to suffering Americans, depleted hospitals and an economy all ravaged by a rapidly spreading coronavirus crisis.

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Top health official warns of a 'second cycle' of outbreak

Americans need to prepare for a second cycle of the COVID-19 outbreak in the United States, warned Anthony Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, at a White House press briefing earlier.

Washington orders all non-essential businesses to close

Washington has ordered all non-essential businesses in the U.S. capital to close for a month starting on Wednesday night.

"This Mayor's Order requires temporary closure of the on-site operation of all non-essential businesses and prohibits gatherings of 10 or more people.