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Joe Rogan interviewed Dr. Peter Hotez on his podcast, discussing coronavirus in depth. Read the full transcript of their discussion right here.

Donald Trump and the Coronavirus Task Force held their daily press conference on April 1. Trump said the federal stockpile of protective equipment is “nearly empty” and warned of “horrific” days to come. Read the full transcript of the news briefing here.

Donald Trump and the Coronavirus Task Force held their daily COVID-19 press conference on March 31st. Trump warned of a “very, very painful two weeks” ahead for the United States as the virus spreads. The White House predicts that 100,000 to 240,000 will die of the virus. Read the full transcript of the briefing here.

Donald Trump and the Coronavirus Task Force held a press briefing on March 30 on COVID-19. Trump announced that over 1 million Americans have been tested for coronavirus [https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/shared/sn8RIS5sJxlGQtYinWw2cKB32AB8f1inmPdGgDOj6DiyR3bPt2OzgkuG2DvtulK0Wzit-qTcXRCGs_vLPdkhYCQJROY?loadFrom=PastedDeeplink&ts=70.8] and that the “peak in death rate” is likely 2 weeks from today [https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/shared/sn8RIS5sJxlGQtYinWw2cKB32AB8f1inmPdGgDOj6DiyR3bPt2OzgkuG2DvtulK0Wzit-qTcXRCGs_vLPdkhYCQJROY?loadFrom=PastedDeeplink&ts=0.04]. He had another incident with reporters, in which he called one question about Trump downplaying COVID-19 from Jim Acosta [https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/shared/sn8RIS5sJxlGQtYinWw2cKB32AB8f1inmPdGgDOj6DiyR3bPt2OzgkuG2DvtulK0Wzit-qTcXRCGs_vLPdkhYCQJROY?loadFrom=PastedDeeplink&ts=2916.19] a “nasty, snarky question.” Read the full transcript of his press conference here.

Donald Trump and the Coronavirus Task Force held a March 29 press conference on COVID-19. Trump announced that the White House Task Force “Slow the Spread” guidelines of social distancing would be extended to April 30 [https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/shared/nyv5SiEVWk_fGVdo5wilrP1m8jmUTRbQc-cFC9bpVwZMirFWsCX3ZwFi8bBDUfrpsahr9wBEAXgkUiI-gFHaQXbBhR0?loadFrom=PastedDeeplink&ts=1686.3]. He also had another testy exchange with reporter Yamiche Alcindor [https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/shared/nyv5SiEVWk_fGVdo5wilrP1m8jmUTRbQc-cFC9bpVwZMirFWsCX3ZwFi8bBDUfrpsahr9wBEAXgkUiI-gFHaQXbBhR0?loadFrom=PastedDeeplink&ts=2735.71]. Read the full transcript of the news briefing here.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison held a press conference on COVID-19 in Australia on March 26. He announced forced quarantine for all Australian arrivals. Read the full transcript of his briefing here.

Governor Andrew Cuomo of New York held a press briefing on March 27 on COVID-19 updates for the state. Read the full transcript here.

Donald Trump gave a speech before signing the largest stimulus bill in the history of America into law to help people & businesses affected by coronavirus. Read the full transcript of his announcement of the signing here.

The United States Justice Department indicted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro for drug trafficking. Read the full transcript of the Justice Department and William Barr’s announcement of the indictment.

Donald Trump and the Coronavirus Task Force held a press conference on March 27 with COVID-19 updates. Trump said of Michigan governor Gretchen Whitmer and Washington governor Jay Inslee, “If they don’t treat you right, I don’t call.” [https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/shared/1QP-eWKQ-3i5H63Qn2Bj1nV3c9G67o-O4Kh2h8Pgav2RifIitKbztYFLPGnXsx1m1rDLpvYzwRNgxKbcgn4avo4vHzc?loadFrom=PastedDeeplink&ts=1734.23] Read the full transcript of his news conference here.

Donald Trump and the Coronavirus Task Force held a press briefing on March 26, updating the United States with efforts to fight COVID-19. He plans to label regions by risk of coronavirus threat, and is going to review options to “open the country up.” Dr. Birx also cautioned against models predicting significant coronavirus spread in the US and said there is little evidence of hospital bed or ventilator shortages

Donald Trump and the Coronavirus Task Force held a press briefing on March 25, 2020. Trump urged the passage of the $2 trillion coronavirus relief bill, which is being voted on tonight.