Bidding wars, parking lot deals: How states are getting coronavirus supplies

The coronavirus pandemic has left states racing to cut deals for medical supplies. "It's about speed and price," said Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

Daily Briefing YOUR MORNING NEWS ROUNDUP   Saturday, April 18 Bidding wars, parking lot deals: How states are getting coronavirus... The coronavirus pandemic has left states racing to cut deals for medical supplies. "It's about speed and price," said Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker. Try ad-free, for free: Get a 14-day free trial of the storytelling you love on the USA TODAY app. Coronavirus updates: Trump teases 'light at the end of... Judge: 'Disturbing' allegations in Loughlin case When their high school closed, these students were... Drug delivers 'rapid' recovery for COVID-19 patients 5 things you need to know this weekend Here's where your missing stimulus check went SJSU reopens sexual misconduct investigation Fact check: Trump rallied, golfed as COVID-19 outbreak... Struggling? We'll help with ideas, ways to cope. Sign... Start your day with the 5 Things podcast: Five news stories. Less than five minutes. Free to subscribe. MORE ARTICLES FROM USA TODAY Michael Jordan: Longtime Bulls writers share favorite stories Workers with these jobs have sick leave problems Ancient advice for drinking at home OPINION Trump reminds me of 'Mrs. America' Schlafly OPINION This doctor tried to change health care model OPINION Most Popular Videos & Galleries These US jobs have most current sick leave problems Good news: People are getting better Pence: Testing sufficient for Phase 1 Reopening Trump defends protesters, says orders 'too tough'   FOLLOW US Problem viewing email? View in browser Unsubscribe • Manage Newsletters • Terms of Service • Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights • Privacy Notice • Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy • Feedback © 2020 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. 7950 Jones Branch Drive, McLean, VA 22102