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The U.S. coronavirus death toll surpassed 55,000 Monday, with more than 985,000 confirmed cases, according to NBC News' tally.
Globally, there are now more than 3 million confirmed cases, according to Johns Hopkins University.
The grim milestones comes as the White House coronavirus task force coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx warned that many of the social distancing measures that have upended American life will be a fixture through the summer.
President Donald Trump said during an address in the Rose Garden Monday that the number of tests performed across the country spiked after his administration gave a list of laboratory facilities to governors. But the COVID Tracking Project data did not show any "skyrocket" in testing.
On the state level, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced that the state's stay-at-home order will expire on Thursday and many businesses will be allowed to open on Friday. Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine laid out strict guidelines for the resumption of retail business in May, including requirements for both employees and shoppers to wear face coverings.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is seeking to overturn a ruling by a judge who issued a restraining order against the extension of his stay-at-home order. Similarly, Attorney General William Barr directed the nation's federal prosecutors to look for stay-at-home orders that could be unconstitutional.
Meanwhile in Italy, Europe's hardest hit country, the prime minister laid out plans for a phased end to restrictions, including the opening of restaurants and libraries in mid-May.
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.
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Fact check: Trump says giving states a list of labs caused testing to 'skyrocket'
Illinois judge blocks extension of governor's stay-at-home order
Car caravan in Virginia protests lack of coronavirus protections for ICE detainees
Barr directs prosecutors to look for state and local stay-home orders that go too far
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Texas to lift stay-at-home order this week, many businesses can reopen Friday
McConnell says Congress will 'probably' take up emergency relief for state and local governments
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CDC adds 6 newly identified symptoms to its list
Alabama abortion fund expands mission to support financially struggling families
Ohio will require face coverings for both employees and customers for May 12 retail reopening
Magic Johnson: Sports will first return without fans in the stands
Senate, House to reconvene on May 4
L.A. Lakers received $4.6 million from federal loan program — but returned it
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Almost 1 in 4 New York City residents who took test for COVID-19 antibodies tested positive
Afghanistan set to release 12,000 more prisoners amid coronavirus outbreak
Global cases surpass 3 million, according to Johns Hopkins tally
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New York State effectively cancels Democratic presidential primary
Another 337 dead from COVID-19 in New York state
Trump: Federal govt. shouldn't rescue states and cities struggling under pandemic
Russia claims it has surpassed China in confirmed cases
Chinese state media accuses Pompeo of spreading 'political virus'
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As weather warms up, up to 100 miles of NYC streets to be closed so people can enjoy the outdoors
New York City mayor announces easier, safer testing
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Trump tells advisers U.S. should pull troops as Afghanistan COVID-19 outbreak looms
Pelosi says Democrats will push for vote-by-mail in next coronavirus relief package
Swiss rush to get haircuts, visit dentists as coronavirus curbs ease
Tyson Foods board chairman warns 'food supply chain is breaking'
Automakers adjust to 'new normal' as they prepare to reopen plants
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British Grand Prix could take place behind closed doors, French race cancelled
Nursing home industry pushes for immunity from lawsuits during coronavirus emergency
Italian expat in Sweden shows off country's lack of restrictions
Salons, florists and garden centers allowed to reopen in Switzerland
Harlem undertakers say they are turning families away
Iran to open mosques in areas with few coronavirus cases
Nearly 2 million people download Australia tracking app
Italy's prime minister lays out plan to slowly reopen in May
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