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Sonny Perdue says he expects "85-90% production in probably a very few days or weeks." He also says the government is stepping up efforts to buy food from farmers and distribute it to families.

Communities in states such as Texas vary reopening times. Sen. Richard Burr will step down as chairman of the intelligence committee. And, the FDA cautions about accuracy of rapid test for COVID-19.

Some people worry reopening beaches may lead to more COVID-19 cases, but Mayor Richard Montgomery says the coastline is large enough to facilitate safe social distancing.

A long-running Australian soap opera, shuttered by the pandemic, cautiously returns to production with some new rules. Among them: no kissing.

Government scientist turned whistleblower Richard Bright will testify before the House. Wisconsin's Supreme Court overturns the state's stay-at-home order. And, Mexico's COVID-19 cases peaking.

China plans to test every resident in Wuhan for COVID-19. New study examines how many people have lost health insurance since the pandemic. And, swabs for coronavirus testing are in short supply.

A key hearing on COVID-19 takes place in the Senate Tuesday. The Supreme Court hears arguments involving President Trump's financial records. And, pandemic exposes cracks in the nursing home system.

Senate panel considers if it's safe for U.S. to reopen. Leaders in Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales reject Boris Johnson's reopening plans. And, Florida Career College faces class-action lawsuit.

Stay-at-home orders lift in more than a dozen states. Essential workers plan to protest against big retail and delivery firms. And, Joe Biden is expected to respond to sexual assault allegations.

An experimental antiviral drug shows promise fighting COVID-19. Also a next-generation Coronavirus test raises hopes and concerns. And, the Navy imposes strict rules on a branch of civilian mariners.

Frank Snowden, author of the book, Epidemics and Society: From the Black Death to the Present, describes how pandemics stretching back centuries and our responses to them have shaped history.

We get a measure of how much damage COVID-19 has done to the economy. President Trump orders meat processors to stay open. And, the government terminates funding for a coronavirus research project.

NPR surveyed the 50 states about their contact tracing capacity. Amid coronavirus, states expand Internet voting experiments — raising security fears. And, Airbnb bookings drop amid pandemic.

What does Congress need to do to prepare for reopening the country? Georgia's dine-in restaurants and theaters are allowed to open. And, COVID-19 may change basic human interactions like handshakes.

White House issues guide to help states reopen. For the first time in decades, China's economy shrinks — because of the pandemic. And, questions remain regarding the precise origins of COVID-19.

President Trump will give guidance to governors on reopening states. First-time claims for jobless benefits will be announced. And in India, fears contact-tracing has crossed into discrimination.

Ronald Lewis, who was known as a preserver of black culture, has died of the coronavirus. Lewis operated a museum called The House of Dance and Feathers in New Orleans' Lower 9th Ward.

U.S. ends WHO funding pending a review of its handling of COVID-19. President Trump backpedals comments that only he can reopen the U.S. And, tests to detect past COVID-19 exposure hit the market.

President Trump insists only he has the authority to reopen the country. A sailor from the USS Theodore Roosevelt dies from coronavirus complications. And, results are in from Wisconsin's primary.

Experts say before the U.S. can reopen, advancements must be made in testing and tracing the sick. Has President Trump's pledges to fight COVID-19 materialized? And, Spain eases lockdown rules.