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President Donald Trump said on Friday he will listen to the advice of doctors when deciding if it is an appropriate time to reopen the country. The comments came after The New York Times reported on federal projections that indicated there could be a spike in coronavirus infections in the summer if 30-day social distancing restrictions are eased.

Surgeon General Jerome Adams revealed he has been carrying an inhaler for 40 years. He did so to hope to inspire children that they one day could be surgeon general, even if they were afflicted with the condition.

Linda Tripp, whose secret recordings of conversations with friend and coworker Monica Lewinsky contributed to the impeachment of President Bill Clinton in 1998, died on Wednesday. She was 70 .

The top headlines you need to know as you start your day on April 3, 2020.

The Olympic games in Tokyo will run from July 23 until August 8th 2021, according to Tokyo Organizing Committee’s Chairman Yoshiro Mori

NIAID Director Dr. Anthony Fauci addressed the media during Sunday’s coronavirus task force press conference and offered up his support of the federal government’s decision to extend social distancing guidelines until April 30th in an attempt to mitigate the impact of coronavirus in the country.

President Donald Trump said on Sunday that the federal government’s social distancing guidelines will be extended by two weeks and continue until April 30.

Watch aerial footage taken by WFLA of the beaches in Florida as they empty out amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Attorney General William Barr took questions during Thursday’s press conference about the indictment of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. Hear his response when asked about the timing of the indictment.

WHO Europe Official Dr. Hans Kluge presented data showing 1 out of every 10 infections in Europe are of health care workers.

McDonald’s has decided to limit their all-day breakfast menu amid the coronavirus outbreak.

Listen to NIAID Director Dr. Anthony Fauci’s comments from Tuesday’s coronavirus task force press briefing at the White House.

U.S. State Department health official Deborah L. Birx admitted to having a low-grade fever this weekend, but used the incident to demonstrate the appropriate response individuals should take who think they may have symptoms related to coronavirus infection. Though her tests result for COVID-19 was negative, President Trump jokingly and briefly stepped away.

President Donald Trump and Attorney General William Barr both addressed the media on Tuesday during Monday’s Coronavirus Task Force press briefing. The president and the attorney general announced the signing of an executive order to help fight the hoarding of supplies essential needed to fight the spread of the coronavirus and to protect health care workers.

Athletes and entertainers joined the public and the Bryant family to celebrate the life of Kobe Byrant and his daughter Gigi during Monday’s ceremony at Staples Center in Los Angeles. 

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnel, R – Ky., angrily warned Democrats to quit stalling on “political games” and strike a deal. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., fired back at McConnell over the bill’s failure to put restraints on a proposed $500 billion “slush fund” for corporations.

CVS Health has announced it will be adding 50,000 new jobs to help the company meet demand amid the coronavirus pandemic. 

American Airlines said it will cut 30% of its domestic flights over the next month.