Trump made the comments at Wednesday’s Coronavirus Task Force briefing, even after his own public health experts have told the country to be prepared for another wave of the virus in the fall and winter. Source Read More »
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Americans are losing health care as pandemic forces job losses
Virginia Senator Mark Warner called it “outrageous” that “a country as rich as ours” could face such difficulty with health care. Source Read More »
Eye Opener at 8: Poll says most Americans are unhappy with the U.S.’s pandemic response
A look at what we’ve been covering on “CBS This Morning.” Source Read More »
Professional sports leagues’ seasons in question amid pandemic
The NFL draft will kick off Thursday night as sports leagues around the world grapple with how to return after the coronavirus forced seasons to be suspended or canceled. Dana Jacobson speaks to NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman and Baltimore Ravens defensive end Calais Campbell about what they see ahead for athletes and their fans. Source Read More »
Some states to begin reopening Friday, despite falling short of federal guidelines
Without a federal mandate, each state is free to open as conditions amid the coronavirus pandemic dictate, leaving a number of them to fight a political battle as well. Georgia and Oklahoma are pushing forward with soft reopenings beginning Friday, despite not meeting federal guidelines. Florida will also open some beaches Friday. Meanwhile, Wisconsin saw its largest jump in cases ... Read More »
Las Vegas mayor under fire for push to reopen without plan
Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman has been criticized by Nevada’s governor for suggesting to let businesses compete with each other to see who can keep customers the safest amid her push to lift the city’s pandemic lockdown. Goodman has yet to outline a plan for reopening herself. Jamie Yuccas speaks to a local bar owner who says he at least ... Read More »
Health official says he was forced out for refusing to push Trump-touted COVID drug
Dr. Richard Bright, director of the federal agency in charge of developing drugs to fight the coronavirus, says he was pushed out of his role because he resisted the White House’s push toward unproven treatments. President Trump said he “never heard of him” when asked about it in a Wednesday press conference, where he also painted an optimistic view amid ... Read More »
Unemployed Americans struggle with losing health care
Millions of Americans facing unemployment over pandemic lockdowns are also struggling with the loss of their health care. Many are choosing to abstain from needed medical procedures because they cannot afford them without insurance. Anna Werner explains what Americans looking for other ways to get insured can do and speaks to Senator Mark Warner about lawmakers’ efforts to help. Source Read More »
At least six dead after tornadoes hit Texas, Oklahoma and Louisiana
At least six people were killed when powerful tornadoes hit Texas, Oklahoma and Louisiana on Wednesday night. Parts of the southern U.S. still face severe weather on Thursday. Janet Shamlian is in a hard-hit area outside of Houston to hear from residents about the devastation. Source Read More »
Eye Opener: Deadly tornadoes in Texas and Oklahoma
Deadly tornadoes broke out in parts of Texas and Oklahoma on Wednesday night. Also, concerns about a second wave of coronavirus coming in the Fall put President Trump’s coronavirus task force on the defensive. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Source Read More »