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Jessica Mendoza (center), a Virginia Hospital Center outpatient lab specialist, and James Meenan (right), the director of the Virginia Hospital Center outpatient lab, make final preparations before opening a drive-through coronavirus testing site on Wednesday in Arlington, Va. President Trump signed a bill Wednesday that includes funding for testing.

Here's What Is In The 'Families First' Coronavirus Aid Package Trump Approved

Take a look at what's included in the coronavirus emergency aid package that President Trump signed into law on Wednesday. It is the second such package so far.

National Guard personnel march in formation Thursday at a state-managed coronavirus drive-through testing site that just opened on Staten Island in New York.

Head Of National Guard Says Tens Of Thousands Could Be Called Up

Right now just over 2,000 members of the National Guard are assisting governors in 27 states, but the head of the National Guard Bureau said that number could double by this weekend.

Love In The Time Of COVID-19: Some Pickup Lines To Get You Through The Pandemic

Maybe it's not the way you imagined meeting that special someone. But if they can look passed that N95 mask, gazing into your eyes from a safe distance, who's to say it's not meant to last?

READ: Senate Republicans' Latest Coronavirus Relief Bill

The third legislative package to deal with the outbreak, the proposal would provide direct cash payments, help for small businesses and more resources for testing.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom, seen on Tuesday, ordered Californians on Thursday night to stay home except for groceries and the like, to slow the spread of the coronavirus.

'Stay Home,' Californians Are Told By Governor As Coronavirus Spreads

The order is the strongest statewide restriction in the country, but exempts essential travel to grocery stores, pharmacies and gas stations and will rely heavily on social pressure for enforcement.

A security guard stands at the El Chaparral port of entry on the border in Tijuana, Mexico, last month. The U.S. and Mexico are said to be working out a deal to close their border to nonessential crossings.

U.S., Mexico Planning To Restrict Border Crossings To Stem Pandemic

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said in a tweet that he is working with his Mexican counterpart "on travel restrictions that balance protecting our citizens from further transmission of #COVID19."

News Brief: California Order, ProPublica Probe, Italy Pandemic Deaths

California issues "stay at home" order amid coronavirus pandemic. ProPublica investigates whether Sen. Burr improperly unloaded stock. And, Italy's death toll from COVID-19 surpasses China's.

Kansas Cancels In-Person Classes For The Rest Of The School Year

NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Kansas City Schools Superintendent Charles Foust about the state's governor suspending K-12 in-person classes for the rest of the school year.

Attacker Katie Hoeg, center, is a senior on the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill women's lacrosse team. She is hoping to continue playing for the Tarheels after graduating this spring.

With College Sports Shut Down, NCAA Hopes To Give Senior Athletes A 2nd Chance

Student athletes normally are ineligible to continue playing after graduation. But with college careers cut short by the coronavirus, the NCAA may allow Division 1 seniors to play next year.

Examining The Trade-Offs To Social Distancing

Countries are imposing unprecedented social distancing measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19. But, is there a point when the cost to society outweighs the benefits?

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