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CORONAVIRUS: THE LATEST

New measures: Congress and the White House struck a deal for a $2 trillion stimulus package.
The reality: The U.S. could become the next epicenter of the pandemic.
A plea: New York Gov. Cuomo urged the federal government to supply 30,000 ventilators.
At work: A round-up of companies manufacturing ventilators, masks and other protective gear.
Tragic news: In Los Angeles, a person under age 18 has died — the U.S.’s first known juvenile death.
Realizations: Health experts say some people may have had coronavirus without knowing it.
Worldwide: All of India's 1.3 billion population are under a 21-day lockdown. Get live updates here.

BY EASTER...

President Trump has grown increasingly frustrated with the lagging economy — and wants the country up and running by Easter (April 12). This would mean relaxing restrictions aimed at curbing the spread of COVID-19, a goal top health experts — and governors — deem premature. Bill Gates has calling it “very irresponsible.” (Gates also warned us of the “next outbreak” years ago.) Dr. Anthony Fauci gave a more measured timeline: “You can look at a date but you have to be very flexible.”

UP & UP

The stock market got a much-needed reprieve. Stocks rallied on news that the Trump administration and Senate Democrats neared a deal on the coronavirus stimulus plan. The Dow Jones soared more than 2,000 points, while the S&P 500 Index had its biggest daily gain since 2008. The Nasdaq composite rose 8.1 percent. A deal was expected Tuesday, but there are a few sticking points, like food stamps and airline assistance…

NAMING THE DISCOMFORT
Feeling out of sorts? You’re not alone. There’s something unfamiliar in the air — “collective grief.” Per expert David Kessler, on macro and micro levels we’re grieving “the loss of normalcy; the fear of economic toll; the loss of connection.” And much of this is an “anticipatory” fear of the future. How does one manage? Acceptance is the key to control. Read Kessler’s advice here.

COOKING WITH INA
From my kitchen: I chatted with Ina Garten to get some help whipping up dinner from ingredients already in my pantry — for my new series, Katie Asks a Friend. Her recipe of choice? A pasta dish with broccolini and plenty of garlic. Watch our cooking lesson above. ☝️And if you’re in need of more easy recipe ideas while you’re social distancing, check out these three-ingredient pantry dinners. Bon appétit!

"Sleep may be the most important behavior we can control to maintain a strong immune system."

While no age group is immune from COVID-19, being older can put a person at a higher risk. So, to find out how those over the age of 60 can protect themselves — and how younger people can help their older loved ones — we turned to physician and longevity expert Dr. Peter Attia. From social distancing to washing your hands, he shared some vitally important tips.

READ HERE

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• Stream a popular class from Yale about happiness — for free. (Psst… more from us next week on happiness… 😃)

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• "You are wrong.” The seven best outtakes from Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s powerpoint slides.

• Check how this couple got (socially-distanced) married.

• Stressed by the volatile markets? Here are six ways to avoid emotional investing.

• 🎥: Ryan Reynolds urges people to stay at home and jokes that celebrities will get people through this.

A reminder of the dire supply shortages: Harvard emergency doctor Chris Bennett tweeted this pic ⬆️ and wrote, “We are your front line in the fight against #COVID19... We are the doctors, nurses, and healthcare workers fighting to provide patients with the care they critically need. Help us help you. #GetUsPPE.”

Help these organizations in their efforts to protect health care professionals: BStrong, Mask a Hero NY and #GetUsPPE.

Sweet Root Village

Kindness...is in bloom: Florists are doing what they can to brighten up peoples’ days during this pandemic — with flowers from canceled events. One company “flower-bombed” Rittenhouse Square in Philadelphia with truckloads of flowers, while floral designer Sweet Root Village sold extra flowers in a drive-thru fundraiser in Alexandria, Virginia. Find more pictures here. 🌸

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