Coronavirus updates: Bipartisan stimulus deal looks imminent; U.S. trails only Italy and China in reported infections.
Which states are ordering residents to stay at home?Stimulus: $1,200 checks for people, help for businesses, too
President Donald Trump and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said a deal was"very near." Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer expressed confidence a deal could be struck. Your $1,200 check could be in the mail very soon. Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Connecticut, sounded a positive note on Twitter:"Ever think you’d hear the phrase 'Congress to the rescue'? Senate Republicans now bending on funds to states. Negotiating on terms, size of funding. Good news.
McConnell's plan would provide a $1,200 check for most individuals making up to $75,000 annually, with smaller checks for people making more and no checks for those making in excess of $99,000. Schumer called for"unemployment insurance on steroids," giving workers who lost their jobs checks approximating what they were making before they were let go.
Illinois required residents to stay home as much as possible, aside from meeting their basic needs. New York plans to ban all nonessential travel beginning Sunday evening, following California's lead, which began Friday. Connecticut and Oregon were preparing to do the same. Hawaii Gov. David Ige said his order applies to returning residents as well as visitors. It applies to all arrivals at Hawaii airports from the continental U.S. and international destinations and extends to other private and commercial aircraft.Under stay-at-home orders amid the coronavirus outbreak, people scattered throughout the Chicago metro areaat 7 p.m. Saturday night, standing at windows, in yards and on balconies in freezing weather.
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