Intelligence agencies have been exploring but have not uncovered evidence to substantiate a theory that the coronavirus escaped a Chinese lab. Source
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Sanitizers and disinfectants to kill coronavirus
Cleaning and disinfecting products have been front-and-center in the fight against the coronavirus. Dr. Keri Lestage joined CBSN to explain which product to use and how to help keep your home and family safe. Source
Chinese state media is amplifying coronavirus disinformation
A U.S. Army reservist and her husband are unable to escape a mob of trolls after Chinese diplomats and state media share false conspiracies about COVID-19. Source
Pennsylvania governor plans to announce phased reopening
Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf is expected to announce which parts of the state can begin phased reopening on May 8. Pennsylvania Capital-Star editor-in-chief John Micek joins CBSN to discuss the decision, the state’s primary election, and more. Source
American Airlines lost more than $2 billion last quarter
Carriers could lose lose $21 billion this year, with air travel within the U.S. down 95% from a year ago. Source
Watch: Trump meets with New Jersey Governor Murphy at White House
The president and Murphy are set to discuss coronavirus testing and financial aid to states whose budgets have been decimated by the coronavirus. Source
Virus patient in drug trial left hospital “improving drastically”
Patients receiving remdesivir in the trial recovered 31% faster, and were slightly less likely to die than those getting a placebo. Source
Coronavirus updates: Drug trials bring hope as COVID-19 fuels job losses
Potential COVID-19 treatments and vaccines continue to show promise as the number of Americans put out of work amid the pandemic hits 30 million. Source
Captain Tom, veteran who raised millions of dollars for coronavirus fight, turns 100
Two WWII fighter planes few over the home of U.K. veteran Tom Moore, who turned 100 years old on April 30. Moore, who prefers to be known as “Captain Tom,” caught the attention of people all over the world when his record-breaking charity walk in his garden raised tens of millions of dollars to fight the coronavirus. Charlie D’Agata visited the veteran’s hometown of Bedford. Source
Nearly 4 million Americans filed for unemployment last week
The Labor Department’s latest report says roughly 3.8 million Americans filed for unemployment last week. The figure, comparatively lower than the last five weeks, brings the six-week total to 30 million U.S. workers filing jobless claims. The devastating total reflects the coronavirus pandemic’s effect on the economy, despite trillions of dollars in stimulus spending. Jill Schlesinger joins “CBS This Morning” to break down the staggering figures. Source