Russia sent 60 tons of medical supplies to the United States to help combat the coronavirus after Russian President Vladimir Putin offered them to President Donald Trump when the two spoke on Monday. The supplies landed at John F. Kennedy airport in New York on Wednesday and were criticized on both sides of the Atlantic. American officials questioned Putin's motives in making the offer and Russian health officials described their own needs for such equipment. Putin made the offer of help to Trump, who accepted it. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo confirmed that the U.S. paid for the supplies, but did not disclose the amount. But the assistance from Russia was also met with criticism from some American diplomats, who asked whether President Trump is ignoring Putin's motivation in sending the supplies.

The first case of coronavirus has been confirmed on Los Angeles' Skid Row, the location of one of the largest stable populations of homeless people in the U.S. with over 5,000 inhabitants, 3,000 of which sleep in tents or on the sidewalk. The lack of access to washing facilities and high population density has sparked fears that the coronavirus could spread like wildfire through the homeless community of LA. The first case is that of an employee of the Union Rescue Mission, according to the Los Angeles Times, and is being treated at the Los Angeles County + USC Medical Center. Los Angeles Mayor Garcetti wears a face mask while promoting the 'safer at home' initiative', which is advice particularly difficult for homeless people to follow. He has said that #LA is taking action to help those who are experiencing homelessness during the crisis.