The Trump administration sought, on Tuesday, a $ 1 trillion stimulus package to absorb the economic consequences of the Coronavirus, including $ 1,000 checks for Americans in two weeks.
Meanwhile, New York announced that it might order residents of the most populous American city to stay in their homes.
President Donald Trump said there was progress in tackling the rapidly spreading virus, and he predicted a "strong recovery" for the US economy "when the outbreak slows down."
The Trump administration, seeking to win re-election on November 3, is working on a stimulus package in excess of $ 1 trillion, which includes $ 50 billion for airlines facing the specter of bankruptcy, and $ 250 billion in loans to small businesses.
Surrounded by his senior advisers at the White House press conference room, Trump said his administration was studying a plan to send checks to Americans, worth $ 1,000, to help them weather the crisis, but added that details were still being considered.
Treasury Secretary Stephen Mnuchin said that those with high incomes may not receive those payments, which can be sent within the next two weeks.
On the other hand, our correspondent reported that the Mayor of New York required residents to prepare for the possibility of staying in homes, indicating that the decision may be taken to impose this within 48 hours after the number of cases infected with the Coronavirus reached 1000 cases.
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