Massachusetts is the first state to launch a large-scale program to track down people who’ve been exposed to COVID-19. Source
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Bagpipe-playing fireman brings moment of peace in fight against coronavirus
A fireman in Washington D.C. is providing relief to health care workers in an unexpected way. James Mazzara plays bagpipes for overwhelmed doctors and nurses. Source
Trump provides details on immigration ban during coronavirus task force briefing
President Trump provided more details on his immigration ban during Tuesday’s White House Coronavirus Task Force briefing. Mr. Trump said the ban will be reviewed after 60 days and will only apply to those seeking permanent residence in the U.S. Source
U.S. pausing certain immigrant visas for 60 days over coronavirus
The president said the move is necessary to protect American workers reeling from an economy battered by the coronavirus pandemic. Source
U.S. officials seeking answers about health of Kim Jong Un
The U.S. is closely monitoring reports concerning the health of Kim Jong Un. North Korea experts say that his sister, Kim Jong Yo, would face challenges to succeed him in the nuclear state. Ramy Inocencio reports. Source
Massachusetts ramps up contact tracing program
Massachusetts is hoping to flatten the curve by deploying “contact tracers,” detectives who track down and warn people who have been exposed to the coronavirus. Meg Oliver reports. Source
Military vets find new mission at New York field hospital
In the “CBS Evening News” series “Profile in Service,” we met a group of retired veterans who continue to serve for their country by joining the fight against the coronavirus in New York City. Source
Senate passes bill to boost small business aid, hospitals and testing
President Trump has consistently claimed there is no shortage of medical supplies or coronavirus tests but that’s been disputed by many governors. Paula Reid reports. Source
Oil prices crash as economic fallout from virus widens
The Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq all took major hits as a global glut in oil supply and low demand for fuel sent stock prices plummeting. Janet Shamlian reports. Source
Waste is an old-fashioned concept, says TOMRA
In a circular economy, where some see waste, TOMRA sees opportunity. Source