Reta Mays faces seven counts of second-degree murder in connection with the deaths of veterans at the Louis A. Johnson Veterans Medical Center. Source
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Telehealth visits surge amid COVID-19 pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has accelerated the integration of telemedicine. Health providers are seeing 50 to 175 times the number of patients by telehealth than before the outbreak, according to a McKinsey COVID-19 Consumer Survey. CBS News senior medical correspondent Dr. Tara Narula, a cardiologist at Northwell Health in New York, joins CBSN to discuss the benefits and limitations of telehealth. Source
Scientists warn brain damage may be linked to COVID-19
A study from University College London describes 43 cases of patients with COVID-19 who suffered adverse effects on the brain, including strokes. Dr. Hadi Manji, a joint author of that study and consultant neurologist at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery in London, joins CBSN to discuss the findings. Source
Are the U.S. and Israel behind recent explosions in Iran?
There is growing speculation that the U.S. and Israel may be behind a series of unexplained explosions at Iranian facilites in recent weeks. The most notable of these blasts came at a uranium enrichment plant about 150 miles south of Tehran. Behnam Ben Taleblu, with the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies, joins CBSN for a closer look. Source
Teachers union president on what needs to be done to safely reopen schools
States and school boards are scrambling to draw up reopening plans even as COVID-19 surges in many communities across the U.S.. Lily Eskelsen García, president of the National Education Association, joined CBSN to discuss what needs to happen to ensure safety for students, teachers, staff and everyone else involved. Source
Quest says COVID-19 test results now take 7 days on average
“Soaring demand” for coronavirus tests is leading to longer turnaround times, screening company warns. Source
CBS All Access orders 2 seasons of “Star Trek: Lower Decks”
Mike McMahan, the head writer and executive producer for “Rick and Morty,” will helm the show Source
New “Star Trek” season tells “untold chapter of Spock”
“Star Trek: Discovery” season two premieres Thursday on CBS All Access Source
Local Matters: Coronavirus cases surge in Arizona
The Arizona Department of Health Services reports nearly 124,000 people have tested positive for the virus as of Monday. Dylan Smith, editor and publisher of the Tucson Sentinel, joins CBSN to discuss the recent surge in Arizona and how the handling of the pandemic could play a significant role in the upcoming presidential election. Source
In reversal, U.K. bars Huawei from role in 5G network
The U.K. is barring Huawei from playing a role in its 5G network. This marks a reversal for the British government, which originally said the Chinese telecom giant could have a limited role in the infrastructure. CBS News’ Roxana Saberi joins CBSN to talk about the latest. Source