From: Forbes Topline: Coronavirus - Wednesday Mar 25, 2020 09:25 pm
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After weeks of deliberation, last night the Senate finally reached a deal for a stimulus bill to help mitigate the economic impacts of coronavirus in the United States. Some people were happy with the deal—stocks opened higher, and states will get more money. Yet others, including New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, said that the response isn’t nearly enough.

Leah Rosenbaum

Leah Rosenbaum

Assistant Editor, Healthcare & Science

 
Inside A Silicon Valley Unicorn’s Urgent Dash To 3D-Print Face Shields And Test Swabs To Battle COVID-19
 
 
 
Inside A Silicon Valley Unicorn’s Urgent Dash To 3D-Print Face Shields And Test Swabs To Battle COVID-19

Last week, 3D printing unicorn Carbon made a bold decision-- to keep the company running, but switch to creating nasal swabs for COVID-19 testing and face masks for healthcare workers. They’re one of many 3D printing companies using their unique technology to try to make a difference.

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Business

Purposely spreading coronavirus isn’t just morally wrong; now it’s also an act of terrorism.

After news of the Tokyo Olympics’ postponement, organizers estimated that it would cost an additional $2.7 billion to push the games back.

A significant portion of NBA teams are owned by billionaires; here’s how they’re navigating the basketball shutdown.

 
Chloroquine Use For COVID-19 Coronavirus Shows No Benefit In First Small—But Limited—Controlled Trial
 
 
 
Chloroquine Use For COVID-19 Coronavirus Shows No Benefit In First Small—But Limited—Controlled Trial

President Trump’s declaration last week that chloroquine could be an effective medication against COVID-19 resulted in a run on the medication. But the first small clinical trial shows that the drug may have no benefit.

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Science & Health

A new study shows that patients may be able to administer their own test for COVID-19, saving healthcare workers from the risk of exposure.

Many restaurants have stopped dining room service and are only doing delivery, but is take-out food safe?

Recently closed hospitals across the U.S. are now being reopened as officials prepare for a surge of coronavirus patients.

Some of the countries hit hardest by the coronavirus pandemic seem to be ones with older populations.

The coronavirus pandemic isn’t just affecting the Earth—it’s having an impact on space as well.

 
Amazon Workers In At Least 10 Warehouses Test Positive For Coronavirus
 
 
 
Amazon Workers In At Least 10 Warehouses Test Positive For Coronavirus

Amazon workers in multiple warehouses have tested positive for coronavirus. The company says it will step up its cleaning efforts, but what does this mean for Americans who plan to rely on deliveries during long periods of staying inside?

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Tracker of the day

Startups Failure Tracker: Venture capital is slowing, and startups are feeling the hurt. Here are some of the new companies that have recently closed down.

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