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We’re hard at work to bring our listeners up-to-date, accurate news about the coronavirus public health emergency and how it’s affecting the Central Florida community, nation and world on 90.7 WMFE and 89.5 WMFV.

The House is in recess, but senators return to Washington this week to take up the House-passed financial aid bill to address the economic threat to American workers posed by the coronavirus.

Louisiana and Georgia have postponed their presidential primaries, but the four states scheduled to vote on Tuesday say they are moving forward. Here's what they're doing to keep voters safe.

Concerns about the coronavirus are having an effect at the ballot box during Tuesday’s presidential primary. Bernie Sanders has cancelled all Florida events, and fellow Democratic candidate Joe Biden has called off all large rallies - including one planned for Monday in Miami.

The Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate to near zero — a dramatic move not seen since the depths of the 2008 financial crisis. The Bank of England and Bank of Japan made similar moves.

With the number of cases worldwide from the novel coronavirus surpassing 150,000 and some 6,000 deaths, governments continue their struggle to contain the pandemic.

The coronavirus will likely take longer to reach remote rural communities but may be more devastating. Though there may not be public transit or big crowds, rural areas are vulnerable in other ways.

The economy of Central Florida takes a hit as theme parks close and coronavirus continues to spread, with more cases announced in Central Florida.

Florida’s COVID-19, Coronavirus, cases are growing, and Floridians are receiving guidance from state public health officials that is sometimes confusing.

The Trump administration said Sunday that first responders, medical providers and the elderly will be given priority as officials strive to dramatically expand the availability of testing.