It was another busy week in the fight to contain the coronavirus—but policymakers and the biopharma industry are coming together to find solutions. Here’s the latest news from Washington and BIO members, in about 700 words, or 3 and a half minutes.

There’s more news today on the coronavirus response, including what to expect from the emergency funding package as well as a new partnership between two BIO members, Vir and Alnylam. Be sure to check back tomorrow for more details. In the meantime, we’ve got a recap of yesterday’s hearing on how to address the plastic waste crisis, as well as more on the CAR T-cell payment problem, in about 800 words, just under 4 minutes.

We’re halfway through the week. Today, BIO CEO Jim Greenwood published a must-read op-ed in Morning Consult about the industry’s coronavirus response. We’re also looking at why biotech is key to a healthy diet, and the latest coronavirus news from Capitol Hill, in 815 words, or about 4 minutes.

We’re halfway through the week. Today, BIO CEO Jim Greenwood published a must-read op-ed in Morning Consult about the industry’s coronavirus response. We’re also looking at why biotech is key to a healthy diet, and the latest coronavirus news from Capitol Hill, in 815 words, or about 4 minutes.

What was more shocking: the South Carolina primary and how it changed the Democratic race just days ahead of Super Tuesday, or Trump’s third-ever appearance in the press briefing room on Saturday? Tweet us your thoughts at @IAmBiotech. The coronavirus continues to dominate the news today. BIO member companies are in town to join President Trump at the White House to discuss efforts to contain the outbreak, and Vice President Pence will close the day with a media briefing at 5:00 PM. Keep an eye out for a “Special Edition” of Good Day BIO with breaking news from the day, depending on what we learn.We’ve also got an update on the animal biotechnology “turf war” between the USDA and FDA, in about 870 words, or 4 minutes, 20 seconds.

What was more shocking: the South Carolina primary and how it changed the Democratic race just days ahead of Super Tuesday, or Trump’s third-ever appearance in the press briefing room on Saturday? Tweet us your thoughts at @IAmBiotech. The coronavirus continues to dominate the news today. BIO member companies are in town to join President Trump at the White House to discuss efforts to contain the outbreak, and Vice President Pence will close the day with a media briefing at 5:00 PM. Keep an eye out for a “Special Edition” of Good Day BIO with breaking news from the day, depending on what we learn.We’ve also got an update on the animal biotechnology “turf war” between the USDA and FDA, in about 870 words, or 4 minutes, 20 seconds.

We’re closing a crazy week with a recap of all the coronavirus and biofuels news you might have missed, plus a reminder about Rare Disease Day (tomorrow) and why we need to protect the Orphan Drug Act, in about 760 words, just under 4 minutes.  Enjoy the weekend. Don’t panic. Wash your hands.

If you missed President Trump’s press conference yesterday on the COVID-19 coronavirus, here’s a recap and video, plus details on the announcement that Vice President Mike Pence will lead a task force to combat the spread and background on how this all happened. But, believe it or not, #coronavirus is not the only news today. We’ve got the details on a new request regarding coverage for CAR T immunotherapy, as well as why the U.S. has beef with the EU over agriculture trade, in about 830 words, or 4 minutes.

Last night, the Democratic presidential candidates DID talk about health care during the debate in South Carolina—and specifically called out President Trump for his coronavirus response. At least they agree on something, right? What do you think about the presidential race and the coronavirus response? Tweet us your takes at @IAmBiotech. Today, we have news about BIO member Cargill launching plant-based “meat” and an important opinion piece on how policy could harm drug innovation in the United States, in about 825 words, or 4 minutes.