Awaiting White House coronavirus briefing; Trump: over one million Americans have been tested;

Published: March 31, 2020, 7:23 a.m.

New one-day record with 486 United States deaths reported today, total dead nearing 3,000; Sources: Trump extended social distancing after health experts dire prediction, surge in deaths at New York City hospital; Navy hospital ship comfort arrives in New York; New York City mayor: 1,200 staff, 750 beds from comfort to be put into play immediately; Dr. Fauci stands by estimate 100,000 United States deaths possible; Trump extends social distancing guidelines until April 30, concedes United States death toll could be 100,000 or more; Trump: United States should reach "bottom of the hill" of outbreak by June 1; Governors tell Trump about lack of supplies including PPE and testing capabilities;