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With cloth, thread and needle, Americans are answering the call for face masks

Americans nationwide have mobilized after health experts called for the widespread use of face masks. A study on their effectiveness found that the widespread use of masks could lower the projected coronavirus death rate by up to 46% over two months in New York alone. Vladimir Duthiers looks at the range of people, from an elderly man in Wisconsin to a T-shirt company in California, who have answered the call by churning out fabric masks. Source

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Some nursing homes are seeking immunity from pandemic lawsuits

Six groups representing California nursing homes are petitioning Governor Gavin Newsom for immunity from pandemic-related lawsuits. At least 15 states have passed laws offering long-term care facilities some legal protection after several outbreaks and thousands of deaths were traced back to nursing homes around the country. Jonathan Vigliotti shares startling information uncovered by CBS News about the level of infection prevention in some of the facilities. Source

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Family sues Royal Caribbean over cruise employee’s COVID-19 death

Royal Caribbean is facing a wrongful death lawsuit after a crew member’s family claims he contracted the coronavirus on the ship and only got sick after passengers disembarked. This comes as Carnival Cruise Line plans to resume some voyages from Florida and Texas in August after a no-sail order from the CDC expires. Kris Van Cleave breaks down the issues the cruise industry is facing as it grapples with its post-pandemic path forward. Source

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Researchers sound alarm on severe cases of COVID-19 in children and teens

The National Institutes of Health announced the launch of a study to learn more about the coronavirus’ effect on children after more severe cases than previously thought possible have been seen. The study comes as schools and universities across the country ready to open in the fall, believing younger people to be the least vulnerable to the worst of COVID-19. Dr. Tara Narula speaks to one teenager who was so sick she had to be put on a ventilator. Source

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Coronavirus model predicts spike in deaths amid eased restrictions

In a New York Post interview, President Trump denied having seen a government document predicting that up to 3,000 Americans could die from the coronavirus daily. The White House’s preferred pandemic model has nearly doubled its predicted fatalities since warm weather and eased guidelines have led Americans to gather in public. Health experts are warning that relaxing social distancing guidelines too early could have disastrous results. Paula Reid reports on the latest messages coming from the White House. Source

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U.S. sees growing unrest over social distancing guidelines

A frequently cited model projecting the coronavirus pandemic’s impact on the U.S. has sharply increased the number of potential deaths after warm weather and eased restrictions in some states have led more Americans to gather in public spaces. In Michigan, a store security guard was fatally shot after telling a customer to wear a mask. Boston saw protests demanding the economy be reopened. Janet Shamlian looks at the growing unrest over pandemic guidelines. Source

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Meat processing plants vow to ramp up coronavirus precautions

Supermarket chains like Costco and Kroger are now limiting how much meat shoppers can buy after coronavirus outbreaks forced some meat processing plants to close. However, employees are returning to work after President Trump ordered plants to stay open. Dean Reynolds looks at how companies like Tyson and JBS are working with officials to set health precautions amid a lawsuit against South Dakota’s Smithfield plant. Source

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