Sonoma County Cases Double to 22. Top Coronavirus Takeaways for March 20th.

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Here are among the most important developments locally, and nationwide, in the coronavirus crisis for March 20th.

SONOMA COUNTY

Coronavirus cases double in one day. 22 Cases of coronavirus have now been discovered through testing. 11 New cases announced Friday.
First coronavirus death in Sonoma County
County enters 3rd day of shelter in place
Sonoma County nurses and healthcare workers warn of lack of masks, other equipment
Sonoma County Public Schools to begin meal service for children no longer in school

CALIFORNIA

1185 Coronavirus cases in state as of Friday afternoon
23 Deaths due to coronavirus
First day of statewide shelter in place
State processing a record number of unemployment claims
Statewide testing approaching 25 thousand, with almost 12 thousand pending
Governor Newsom asks for hospital ship for Los Angeles, state looking to open shuttered facilities for additional hospital beds
Governor predicts that state’s schools may not reopen before summer

NATION

19285 Cases of coronavirus by late Friday
249 Deaths due to coronavirus
Several other states join California with shelter in place or similar orders, covering approximately 75 million Americans
President Trump says the U.S. has needed testing capacity, lead expert Dr. Anthony Fauci says we do not as of yet
Trump attacks reporter at briefing for question “what would you say to Americans who are scared?”
A variety of anti-viral medicines are being fast-tracked by FDA for possible treatment of coronavirus symptoms, but doctors say no magical pill as of yet
Bills with up to $1.7 trillion in aid to American workers in the form of checks and paid leave, as well funds to shore up small business and targeted industries like the airlines are working through Congress