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These five housekeepers from New York-Presbyterian hospital volunteered to clean the rooms of COVID-19 patients – risking their own health to keep others safe. “”I love seeing patients,”” one member of the all-star team said. “”I feel like I’m saving a life. Source Read More »
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Report says coronavirus pandemic could last for 2 years
An estimated 70% of the human population may need to be immune to halt the pandemic, researchers say. Source Read More »
Michigan ramps up testing but grapples with shortages and protests
“The fact that we’ve never had enough tests, that the federal government didn’t prepare, contributes to the fact that we had to ration tests at the front end of this pandemic,” Governor Whitmer said. Source Read More »
Coronavirus pandemic exposes U.S. vulnerabilities in times of crisis
As the U.S. grapples with the devastating impact of the coronavirus pandemic, Americans say they’re not satisfied with the government’s response. A new article in The Atlantic argues it’s the result of “serious underlying conditions” of a failing state. Author George Packer, a staff writer for The Atlantic, joined CBSN to discuss what it will take to fix the nation’s ... Read More »
Clorox’s sparkling earnings impress Wall Street
Consumer demand for bleach and other cleaning supplies amid the coronavirus outbreak is driving a sales surge. Source Read More »
“London Calling”: Britain cancels VE Day celebrations
Next Friday, VE Day will commemorate 75 years since the end of World War II. But celebrations have been largely canceled across the U.K. because of the coronavirus pandemic. In this week’s edition of “London Calling,” Simon Bates reflects on the subdued celebration of a turning point in history. Source Read More »
UN Secretary-General: “The world was not able to come together to face COVID-19”
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says world leaders are not doing enough to work together to combat the novel coronavirus. Guterres joined BBC News to explain why the lack of global leadership is helping spread the virus instead of slowing it down. Source Read More »
Amazon makes $10,000 per second as shoppers shelter in place
The dominant ecommerce company hauled in $75 billion in revenue in the first three months of the year — a record. Source Read More »
New York schools to remain closed for rest of school year, Cuomo says
The governor said no decision has been made about the fall reopening of schools. Source Read More »
Understanding immunity’s role in the coronavirus pandemic
A group of medical experts warn the coronavirus pandemic could last up to two years and won’t be controlled until about two-thirds of the world’s population is immune. Dr. Bob Lahita joined CBSN to discuss what we know about immunity in the battle against COVID-19. Source Read More »
