/tags/white-house-coronavirus-briefing White House coronavirus briefing en-US Copyright © 2024 ÍâÍøÌìÌà Wed, 22 Jul 2020 20:46:41 GMT /2020-07-22/trump-blames-protests-ignoring-his-own-push-to-reopen-as-virus-surges The president took to the briefing room podium for the second time this week, without being joined by members of the White House coronavirus task force. Wed, 22 Jul 2020 20:46:41 GMT /2020-07-22/trump-blames-protests-ignoring-his-own-push-to-reopen-as-virus-surges Alana Wise /2020-07-21/in-reversal-trump-urges-mask-use-warns-coronavirus-pandemic-will-get-worse The solo briefing came as cases of COVID-19 continue to surge in hot spots across the country. Tue, 21 Jul 2020 18:37:28 GMT /2020-07-21/in-reversal-trump-urges-mask-use-warns-coronavirus-pandemic-will-get-worse Alana Wise /2020-04-27/white-house-releases-coronavirus-testing-blueprint The White House released a blueprint for states on coronavirus testing on Monday at a daily news conference it spiked and then revived. Mon, 27 Apr 2020 18:01:00 GMT /2020-04-27/white-house-releases-coronavirus-testing-blueprint Ayesha Rascoe, Ayesha Rascoe, Philip Ewing /2020-04-24/trump-we-are-getting-through-this-challenge President Trump has signed the latest economic relief package, this one aimed at small businesses and hospitals. Fri, 24 Apr 2020 20:25:40 GMT /2020-04-24/trump-we-are-getting-through-this-challenge Alana Wise /2020-04-23/president-trump-says-distancing-guidelines-may-need-to-be-extended The White House's pandemic task force spoke Thursday following more reports about record unemployment connected with the disaster. Thu, 23 Apr 2020 20:30:34 GMT /2020-04-23/president-trump-says-distancing-guidelines-may-need-to-be-extended Philip Ewing /2020-04-22/trump-breaks-with-georgia-governor-on-reopening-plans The president said he thought the move to re-open businesses like hair salons and tattoo parlors was premature in the face of the continuing coronavirus pandemic. Wed, 22 Apr 2020 20:34:20 GMT /2020-04-22/trump-breaks-with-georgia-governor-on-reopening-plans Alana Wise /2020-04-21/trump-touts-bipartisan-coronavirus-package-expresses-support-for-more-relief The administration and the states continue to grapple with how to move forward following the disaster. Tue, 21 Apr 2020 20:30:00 GMT /2020-04-21/trump-touts-bipartisan-coronavirus-package-expresses-support-for-more-relief Philip Ewing /2020-04-20/president-trump-doubles-down-on-coronavirus-testing-capabilities A number of governors have outwardly disagreed with the Trump administration's timeline to re-open state economies, pointing to insufficient COVID-19 testing capabilities. Mon, 20 Apr 2020 20:30:54 GMT /2020-04-20/president-trump-doubles-down-on-coronavirus-testing-capabilities Alana Wise /2020-04-19/white-house-defends-testing-capacity-as-governors-ask-for-more Many governors say they need more coronavirus testing. President Trump said his administration would have a call with governors on Monday about increasing capacity. Sun, 19 Apr 2020 20:03:34 GMT /2020-04-19/white-house-defends-testing-capacity-as-governors-ask-for-more James Doubek /2020-04-18/trump-warns-of-consequences-if-china-was-knowingly-responsible-for-outbreak The president has offered no evidence that the Chinese were responsible for the pandemic, and conceded, "If it was a mistake, a mistake is a mistake." Sat, 18 Apr 2020 20:42:05 GMT /2020-04-18/trump-warns-of-consequences-if-china-was-knowingly-responsible-for-outbreak Juana Summers, Matthew S. Schwartz