“Racism and health disparities… still continues at this day and age,” Rana Zoe Mungin’s sister said. “The zip code in which we lives in still predetermine the type of care we receive.” Source
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Panic Mechanic app could help Americans with panic attacks
Nearly 36 million Americans encounter panic attacks. For many, the coronavirus pandemic is a major trigger. A new app created by professors at the University of Vermont could help manage symptoms. Developers Ellen and Ryan McGinnis join CBSN to explain how it works. Source
Turkey claims success treating virus with drug touted by Trump
The nation says every hospitalized coronavirus patient is given hydroxychloroquine. Source
Trump’s meat mandate leaves worker safety unclear
Pork producer Smithfield Foods says it’s evaluating next steps to open plants shut down by outbreaks of COVID-19. Source
Coronavirus updates: U.S. death toll tops 60,000 as labs race for a vaccine
More state and city leaders are gambling to ease restrictions aimed at curbing COVID-19, in spite of warnings that doing so too soon could bring new waves of disease. Source
Malls to reopen as states try to get back to business
Nation’s biggest mall operator seeks to ease coronavirus concerns, but shoppers won’t be required to wear masks. Source
Hurricane season forecast raises worry amid pandemic
“The ability to respond will be severely hindered,” one expert warned. Source
Mattel honors front-line workers with new toys
Kids are used to playing with superhero and G.I. Joe action figures — but these days, there are new heroes. Source
When a political campaign ends, where does all the extra money go?
The group of former Democratic presidential hopefuls who have now put their presidential dreams to rest were still sitting on nearly $45 million cash on hand at the end of last month. Source
Trump administration wanted to “flood” states with hydroxychloroquine, Vanity Fair reports
The anti-malaria drug hydroxychloroquine gained widespread attention after President Trump started touting it as a possible “game changer” in the fight against COVID-19. Internal documents obtained by Vanity Fair show how Trump administration officials sought the nationwide distribution of tens of millions of doses, even as evidence mounted of both serious side effects and low efficacy against the novel coronavirus. Investigative journalist Katherine Eban joins CBSN to discuss her findings. Source