Hopes rise for COVID-19 treatment, where the outbreak is spreading in rural America, and more from Apple News

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Hopes rise for COVID-19 treatment


Early trial results showed remdesivir, an experimental antiviral drug, can help speed up recovery in the most seriously ill patients. Dr. Anthony Fauci cautioned that the findings still need to be reviewed by other experts. The Washington Post

It’s official: The U.S. economy experienced the biggest contraction since 2008 in the first quarter — and figures for the second quarter are expected to be worse. The Federal Reserve predicts a long road to recovery. The New York Times

Los Angeles will offer free coronavirus testing to all residents, even those without symptoms, making it the first major city to do so. Los Angeles Times

President Trump’s order to reopen meat-processing plants is worrying local leaders. In one Iowa county, 90% of coronavirus cases are tied to the Tyson facility, and the officials say returning to work will threaten efforts to contain the outbreak. USA TODAY

Why it takes so long to develop a vaccine, what your future social life could look like, and more in our always-updating coronavirus hub. Apple News Spotlight

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The Coronavirus

Why the epicenter of the outbreak is shifting to rural America — and which areas are most at risk. Vox

After one tweet to President Trump, this man got $69 million from New York for ventilators — and not a single one ever arrived. BuzzFeed News

The pandemic is making childbirth a lot more complicated for moms and their babies. Kaiser Health News

Five Stories We’re Talking About Today

Trump’s allies are sounding the alarm over his attacks on independent government watchdogs. Politico

The Fed said it would keep its benchmark interest rate near zero. Here's what that means for you. CNBC

Scientists know where aliens might be, but humans will never see them. Vice

No dumbbells, no problem: You can use these five household items to work out your whole body. CNN

An easy way to make your food taste better: Tap into your spice collection. Bon Appétit

The Last Word

“	I didn’t want to have that conversation with my kids. I didn’t want to tell them I was afraid. ”

As a head nurse, Claudia thought she knew the isolation her COVID-19 patients felt. Then she got sick. New York Magazine

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