The coronavirus has infected more than 198,000 people across the globe with a death toll of over 7,900.<br />Every state in America has confirmed cases of the respiratory illness as the country grapples with the outbreak.<br />U.S. infections have surged past 6,500 cases, with Kentucky and Illinois recording their first coronavirus deaths.<br />According to Reuters, the Trump administration discussed on Tuesday the possibility of $1,000 direct payments to Americans.
