CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the cash relief in an early Tuesday internal company notice, adding that he wants to support employees working from home due to the pandemic, according to two people familiar with the matter.

As we reported yesterday, a government plan to give each American adult $1,000 has been picking up steam after Sen. Mitt Romney (R-UT) endorsed the idea on Monday. Sen. Tom Cotton also says he's working on legislation that would include cash stipends for Americans affected by the outbreak.

Meanwhile in Chicago, restaurant workers, delivery drivers and other low-wage employees who receive tips can now access emergency cash if they are affected by the pandemic, according to CBS2 Chicago.

The One Fair Wage campaign has launched an emergency cash relief fund and is offering $213 in cash for any tipped worker affected after some states including Illinois temporarily shut down bars and restaurants to stop the spread of the virus. The organization is also seeking donations to help fund the effort. -CBS2 Chicago