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The Queen of England Queen Elizabeth II, who rarely gives public addresses, gave an April 5 speech to the United Kingdom on COVID-19 or coronavirus. Read the full transcript of her address to the British people.

Donald Trump held his coronavirus press briefing today. Read the full transcript of his April 5, 2020 press conference.

Donald Trump held his daily press conference on April 4 in which he warned the “toughest week” is coming up and that 1,000 military personnel are deploying to New York City. Read the full transcript here.

Donald Trump and the Coronavirus Task Force held an April 3 press conference. He announced new face mask recommendations by the CDC, and said he opposed mail-in voting for the November election. Read the full briefing transcript here.

Australia Prime Minister Scott Morrison held a press briefing on coronavirus in which he announced a childcare relief package. Read the full transcript here.

Donald Trump held an April 2 press conference with the Coronavirus Task Force. This time he was joined by Steve Mnuchin, Jovita Carranza, Jared Kushner, and others. He talked about wearing masks or scarves when going outside, and brought up “witch hunts” when referring to a Pelosi oversight committee. Read the full transcript here.

Joe Rogan interviewed Dr. Peter Hotez on his podcast, discussing coronavirus in depth. Read the full transcript of their discussion right here.

Donald Trump and the Coronavirus Task Force held their daily press conference on April 1. Trump said the federal stockpile of protective equipment is “nearly empty” and warned of “horrific” days to come. Read the full transcript of the news briefing here.

Donald Trump and the Coronavirus Task Force held their daily COVID-19 press conference on March 31st. Trump warned of a “very, very painful two weeks” ahead for the United States as the virus spreads. The White House predicts that 100,000 to 240,000 will die of the virus. Read the full transcript of the briefing here.

Donald Trump and the Coronavirus Task Force held a press briefing on March 30 on COVID-19. Trump announced that over 1 million Americans have been tested for coronavirus [https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/shared/sn8RIS5sJxlGQtYinWw2cKB32AB8f1inmPdGgDOj6DiyR3bPt2OzgkuG2DvtulK0Wzit-qTcXRCGs_vLPdkhYCQJROY?loadFrom=PastedDeeplink&ts=70.8] and that the “peak in death rate” is likely 2 weeks from today [https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/shared/sn8RIS5sJxlGQtYinWw2cKB32AB8f1inmPdGgDOj6DiyR3bPt2OzgkuG2DvtulK0Wzit-qTcXRCGs_vLPdkhYCQJROY?loadFrom=PastedDeeplink&ts=0.04]. He had another incident with reporters, in which he called one question about Trump downplaying COVID-19 from Jim Acosta [https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/shared/sn8RIS5sJxlGQtYinWw2cKB32AB8f1inmPdGgDOj6DiyR3bPt2OzgkuG2DvtulK0Wzit-qTcXRCGs_vLPdkhYCQJROY?loadFrom=PastedDeeplink&ts=2916.19] a “nasty, snarky question.” Read the full transcript of his press conference here.

Donald Trump and the Coronavirus Task Force held a March 29 press conference on COVID-19. Trump announced that the White House Task Force “Slow the Spread” guidelines of social distancing would be extended to April 30 [https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/shared/nyv5SiEVWk_fGVdo5wilrP1m8jmUTRbQc-cFC9bpVwZMirFWsCX3ZwFi8bBDUfrpsahr9wBEAXgkUiI-gFHaQXbBhR0?loadFrom=PastedDeeplink&ts=1686.3]. He also had another testy exchange with reporter Yamiche Alcindor [https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/shared/nyv5SiEVWk_fGVdo5wilrP1m8jmUTRbQc-cFC9bpVwZMirFWsCX3ZwFi8bBDUfrpsahr9wBEAXgkUiI-gFHaQXbBhR0?loadFrom=PastedDeeplink&ts=2735.71]. Read the full transcript of the news briefing here.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison held a press conference on COVID-19 in Australia on March 26. He announced forced quarantine for all Australian arrivals. Read the full transcript of his briefing here.