What you need to know: April 17

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Butte county public health confirmed that an employee for the the b-line bus system has the coronavirus..

A spokesperson for the butte county association of governments says they can't give specifics about the employee, except that he is a transit employee and&.and that passengers using the b-line were not at risk.

### enloe medical center in chico launched a virtual emergency department.

The initiative will add to the hospital's ability to take care of patients in emergency situations.

A nurse or e-r doctor can connect to patients who remain at home.

Nurses can also answer questions about coronavirus symptoms... ## happening today- the north state food bank is hosting another a drive through food giveaway.... food will be distributed at 20th street community park in chico.... from nine a.m.

To noon ... or until supplies run out.

For a list of all food distribution events... you can find a complete schedule on our website at action news now dot com...## a southern california physician is set to be in court today on charges of fraud... after the fbi said he tried to sell a 100% cure for the coronavirus to an undercover agent..

The f-b-i is urging americans to be vigilant of scams trying to capitalize on the coronavirus pandemic..### california's governor is outlining what the battle against the coroanvirus could cost the state... govener newsom said the state plans to spend up 7 billion dollars this year to fight the spread of the virus..

The governor is set to provide more details about how that money will be spent..

Next month when he updates his budget proposal... president trump outlined his plan for america to reopen- the president said some states already meet the requirements to start phase one, which opens restaurants, gyms and places of worship.

The guidelines aren't mandatory.

In a conference call with all 50 governors, president trump told them to call their own shots.

Both chambers of congress will hold a brief session with democratic senators to discuss having congress expand healthcare access during the coronavirus pandemic.

President trump accused the house and senate of trying to prevent him from installing nominees to some federal positions...and says he could exercise his constitutional authority to force them to adjourn## you're never more than