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Jeff Stein explains Trump’s plan to bail out companies hit hard by the coronavirus. Tony Romm on whether Silicon Valley and the White House could use location data to fight the outbreak. And Julie Zauzmer on the Christians who say this isn’t the end of the world, though it feels like it.Read more:In an effort to alleviate the economic fallout from the coronavirus outbreak, the White House says it is considering different scenarios, including a bailout for hard-hit companies. The White House and Silicon Valley are considering using location data from mobile phones to help fight coronavirus — but what does that mean for our privacy?Everything is fine: It’s not the end of the world as we know it (according to biblical texts). Follow the Post’s live coverage of coronavirus here. Subscribe to The Washington Post: https://postreports.com/offer

Lena Sun clears up what “social distancing” means and why it’s important. William Wan explains why it’ll probably take months — not weeks — for the coronavirus threat to subside. And Caroline Kitchener with tips on how to talk to friends about staying home. Read more:It’s a make-or-break moment with coronavirus to test a basic — but disruptive — public health tool.How long will social distancing for coronavirus have to last? Depends on a few factors.How to talk to your friends about social distancing when they’re still hitting the clubs.Follow the Post’s live coverage here. Subscribe to The Washington Post: https://postreports.com/offer

Today on Post Reports, Elise Viebeck explains how the coronavirus could impact the presidential election. Andrew Freedman on why the coronavirus won’t necessarily go away in the summer. And how new health screenings at airports are playing out, from Post Reports executive producer Madhulika Sikka. Read more:The coronavirus outbreak is rattling voters and election officials ahead of Tuesday’s primaries.Will the coronavirus be thwarted by a change of seasons? New travel restrictions are meant to help slow the spread of coronavirus — but they’re also causing headaches for travelers and major delays at airports.Follow the Post’s live coverage of the coronavirus here.Subscribe to The Washington Post: https://postreports.com/offer 

Neena Satija explains what went wrong with coronavirus testing in the United States. And Brady Dennis on the effect the outbreak is having on carbon emissions. Read more:Trump has said that “anybody” who wants to be tested for the coronavirus could be, but that’s not true. One consequence of the coronavirus? It could halt emissions growth. Follow our live coverage here. Subscribe to The Washington Post: https://postreports.com/offer

Katie Zezima explains the new U.S. travel restrictions from Europe. Peter Whoriskey and Abha Bhattarai report on how paid sick leave, or lack thereof, is exposing vulnerabilities in the U.S. And, Ben Golliver on the NBA’s suspended season.Read more:Trump announced late Wednesday that flights from Europe to the U.S. would be halted starting Friday. It’s the most aggressive move by the federal government in response to the coronavirus, but is it enough?Millions of workers lack sick pay. This will affect how the outbreak will spread in the U.S. NBA suspends season indefinitely after a Utah Jazz player tests positive for coronavirus.Follow the Post’s live coverage of coronavirus here. Subscribe to The Washington Post: https://postreports.com/offer

The WHO has declared the coronavirus a global pandemic. On today’s Post Reports, William Wan says the virus is sparing kids — and understanding why could be key to finding a treatment or vaccine. Political reporter Aaron Blake reports on Biden’s “Big Tuesday” wins. And Robert Samuels talks to a Bernie supporter who is second-guessing his behavior online.Read more:The coronavirus seems to be sparing kids, and understanding why may be crucial to defeat the virus. Follow our live coverage here.The results from Tuesday’s primary contests are still coming in, but Joe Biden pulled ahead of Bernie Sanders as the clear front-runner in the Democratic race for the White House. Sanders supporters are beginning to wonder whether the campaign tactics help or hurt his chance of a presidency. Subscribe to The Washington Post: https://postreports.com/offer

Today on Post Reports, Chico Harlan with a dispatch from Italy after a country-wide lockdown goes into effect. Heather Long answers your questions about the coronavirus outbreak’s impact on the markets. And, Ben Guarino on the audacious efforts to reforest the planet to fight climate change.Read more:Italy is under lockdown in an attempt to contain the coronavirus. It is the most aggressive step taken in the West to curb the outbreak. All eyes are on the stock market Wednesday after a stunning drop on Tuesday over coronavirus concerns. Read the Post’s ongoing coronavirus coverage here. The world’s climate is changing. Read about the audacious efforts to stop that with this timeless practice. Subscribe to The Washington Post: https://postreports.com/offer

Today on Post Reports, Toluse Olorunnipa on how the coronavirus is testing President Trump’s leadership. Susannah George and Missy Ryan on how Afghanistan’s instability could affect peace talks. And remembering an English village that self-quarantined during the bubonic plague. Read more:More than 500 cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in the United States, including an attendee of a conference where President Trump spoke. Follow our live coverage here. In Afghanistan, rival presidential inaugurations took place Monday — a day before negotiations between the government and the Taliban were expected to start. As governments around the world impose quarantines to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, it is worth remembering the extraordinary story of an English village that faced an outbreak of the bubonic plague in the 17th century.Subscribe to The Washington Post: https://postreports.com/offer

Political reporter Dan Balz on the ebb and flow of the two political parties and how much power they actually have. And Jada Yuan on whether celebrity endorsements make a difference for presidential candidates.Read more:The Democrats seem split between an “establishment” candidate and a candidate who isn’t a Democrat at all. Dan Balz on what’s up with the Democratic Party and how much power the establishment actually has.Do celebrity endorsements make a difference for presidential candidates? The short answer is no. Well, except for that one time.Subscribe to The Washington Post: https://postreports.com/offer

Annie Linskey and Amber Phillips consider the end of Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s campaign and what it means for the delegates she won. Aaron Blake explains why you should care about a scuffle between Sen. Charles E. Schumer and Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. And, a portrait of a portrait, from Sebastian Smee.Read more:Now that Sen. Elizabeth Warren is out of the presidential race, how will her delegates swing?A dust-up between Sen. Chuck Schumer and U.S. Chief Justice John Roberts, explained. The beauty of a painting, of a girl arranging her hair. Subscribe to The Washington Post: https://postreports.com/offer