A number of governors said that while they would take President Donald Trump's new guidelines to reopen state economies under consideration, they were wary of moving too fast in the face of unresolved issues like testing shortages.
But some Americans are calling for a quick return to business as normal and marched on state capitols Friday to make their voices heard. Meanwhile, extremists have interpreted Trump's recent tweets to "LIBERATE" certain states as a call to arms.
Here's what to know about the coronavirus, plus a timeline of the most critical moments:
- MAPS: Confirmed cases in the U.S. and worldwide, confirmed deaths in the U.S. and globally.
- Stay-at-home orders across the country: What each state is doing — or not — amid widespread coronavirus lockdowns.
Download the NBC News app for latest updates on the coronavirus outbreak.
Live coverage has ended. Continue reading April 18 coronavirus news here.
In some rural states with no lockdown orders, cases on the rise
30 residents dead at Massachusetts nursing home
Lone passenger on U.S. flight gets VIP treatment: 'Welcome aboard, Bob'
Members of Congress consider rule changes, proxy voting due to coronavirus
Trump and Gov. Cuomo clash over coronavirus response after president tells him to stop 'complaining'
'On the front line' with no tests: To reopen country, primary care doctors need testing access
Gun salutes for Queen Elizabeth II's birthday cancelled
San Diego Comic-Con 2020 canceled, returns July 2021
Iowa schools will remain closed for rest of academic year
4 Georgia poultry workers dead from coronavirus, company says
'Clap for our Carers' in UK prompts backlash over lack of social distancing
How coronavirus could change wedding culture
Photos: Wild boars patrol Israeli city
Von Miller says he was 'shocked' to learn he tested positive
NYC mayor says hotel rooms will be available to help residents isolate, events canceled through May
Puerto Rico mayors work to fight coronavirus with few tests available
Azar announces new effort to streamline COVID-19 research
An owner of N.J. nursing home where bodies found was once VP of troubled nursing home chain
Prince Harry and Meghan deliver food to L.A. residents impacted by outbreak
Photo: 30 Rock honors the men and women on the front line
Coronavirus could cripple voting in November. But it depends where you live.
Sign of the times, cont'd
Seattle eyes reopening economy
Michigan gov. says she hopes to have 'some relaxing' of stay-at-home order by May 1
Norway releases prisoners to prevent spread of coronavirus in prisons
CDC chief warns 'it's important not to let up at all' as parts of U.S. seek to reopen
Africa could see 300,000 coronavirus deaths this year
Serbia under full lockdown for Orthodox Easter weekend
Pandemic 'potentially catastrophic' for millions of children, UN says
Coronavirus in a psychiatric hospital: 'It's the worst of all worlds'
Lions nap in the road during South Africa lockdown
The pandemic in pictures: 29 images from around the world
German foreign minister: Trump's WHO funding cut like 'throwing a pilot out of the aircraft'
London Mayor calls on U.K. to change advice on face masks
Coronavirus testing must double or triple before U.S. can safely reopen, experts say
South Korea joins international effort to develop vaccine
Outbreak hits China's economy harder than anything since 1970s
Wuhan, where COVID-19 epidemic began, raises death toll by 1,290
