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White House Expected To Provide Updates On Coronavirus Response

It is also asking Congress for $850 billion in tax cuts to help the economy, which has ground to a near standstill, according to a person familiar with the plan.

The impact of the outbreak has ground the U.S. economy to a near standstill. In a bid to boost growth, the White House is asking Congress for $850 billion in tax cuts, according to a person familiar with the plan.

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The briefing comes a day to slow the spread of the coronavirus over the next 15 days, urging older Americans to stay home and asking all residents to avoid crowds of more 10 people and stop discretionary travel and eating out.

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