Coronavirus infections in at least 17 meat processing plants across nine states are contributing to a spike in confirmed cases in the Midwest. Although 13 plants are already closed temporarily or operating at reduced capacity, Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds says shutting down plants would hurt farmers and the national food supply. Adriana Diaz looks at the effect the pandemic has had on some of these facilities. Source

California Governor Gavin Newsom said it was “unrealistic” to think life as we knew it before the coronavirus pandemic would be back to normal anytime soon. He said he empathized with the frustration of state residents who are protesting his stay-at-home order, but urged them to think of their loved ones and others amid their fatigue with the precautions. He speaks to Tony Dokoupil in an exclusive interview on how the pandemic is playing out in his state. Source

He empathized with the frustration of state residents who are protesting his stay-at-home orders, but urged them to think of their loved ones and others amid their fatigue with the precautions. Source

President Trump announced that he was temporarily suspending immigration to the U.S. in a Monday night tweet. Mr. Trump cited the “invisible enemy” of the coronavirus and the need to protect jobs, although the U.S. has the most reported cases in the world by far. Weijia Jiang breaks down what the ban may entail and what questions are still left after the president’s surprise announcement. Source

The U.S. is on pace to hit 50,000 coronavirus deaths within a week, just as more states announce plans to partially reopen after lockdowns. Georgia, which has over 19,000 confirmed cases, will allow businesses like fitness centers and hair salons to reopen Friday and then dine-in restaurants and movie theaters the following week. Despite Governor Brian Kemp’s decision, Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms is imploring residents of her city to stay home. David Begnaud takes a look at how the pandemic is shaping the country now. Source

Some states are lifting stay-at-home orders while others see the coronavirus crisis getting worse. Also, President Trump announced plans to temporarily ban immigration to the U.S. in a Monday night tweet. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Source

Tampa mayor Jane Castor said a warden spotted NFL star exercising alone in one of the city’s parks, which are closed to prevent help curb the spread of the COVID-19 disease. Source

Retired MLB superstar and star singer/actress fiancée said to have retained JPMorgan Chase to help raise funds for the attempt Source

The number of confirmed cases is approaching 2.5 million. In the U.S., COVID-19 has taken more than 42,000 lives and more than 787,000 cases have been confirmed. Source

Aggressive move draws fire from rivals who say it could lead to spike in virus cases Source