Health-care providers and business associates operating coronavirus testing sites in communities won’t be penalized for some privacy rule violations, HHS said Thursday.

New York City reported a record 824 deaths from the coronavirus in 24 hours, a grim reminder that despite flattening infection curves and lower hospital admissions, the health crisis in the largest U.S. city is far from over.

An NIH-funded study to test hydroxychloroquine as a potential therapy for patients hospitalized with Covid-19 began enrolling patients, the agency announced Thursday.

Senate Democrats blocked Majority Leader Mitch McConnell’s attempt to quickly pass a $250 billion boost in funds for small businesses suffering revenue losses in the pandemic, likely delaying any action until leaders of both parties find a compromise.

Grand Princess passengers who had to be quarantined at Travis Air Force Base just north of San Francisco last month filed a class action against the cruise line’s operators demanding $5 million in damages.

“The stunt was performed by the Senate leader knowing that it would fail,” House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says about Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell’s attempt to quickly pass a $250b boost in aid to small businesses.