The royal couple said people need to make mental health a priority during the coronavirus pandemic. Source
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Speeding spikes during coronavirus lockdown
Government stay-at-home orders have led to a dramatic drop in traffic congestion, but a spike in speeding. California’s average speed is up 30% on some roads, while Minnesota has seen traffic deaths double. Kris Van Cleave reports from a state police barracks in Virginia on how police nationwide are alarmed by how drivers are handling the roads during the pandemic. Source
New York hospital sees slowing rate of new coronavirus cases
A Long Island, New York hospital said it has discharged more coronavirus patients than they’ve admitted over a 72-hour period, a welcomed sign for the state at the epicenter of the U.S.’s outbreak. In New Jersey, a nursing home that was found to be holding 15 bodies of COVID-19 victims reportedly did not tell the family of one resident that the facility had virus patients at all. David Begnaud also looks at Louisiana, where a hospice has opened dedicated to coronavirus patients, which allows their families to see them. Source
U.K. extends coronavirus lockdown by three weeks
U.K. leaders have extended the country’s lockdown for an extra three weeks as the country’s death toll is expected to surpass 14,000. Prince William is opening up about the royal family and his father’s COVID-19 diagnosis, admitting he was “quite concerned.” Imtiaz Tyab reports on how Britain is dealing with the crisis. Source
Chefs accuse insurance companies of denying claims amid coronavirus pandemic
A group of chefs from noted restaurants say they paid millions in premiums to insurance companies that are now denying their claims as small businesses across the country struggle with coronavirus lockdowns. Anna Werner speaks to chef Thomas Keller, who says he paid extra for virus coverage and is now suing his insurance company for not paying up. We cover his story for our series Financial Fallout, on the economic impact of the virus crisis. Source
Fears of eroding democracy in Eastern Europe
A vote in May could increase President Andrzej Duda’s chances of re-election, as he’s currently leading in the polls. Source
Doctor “not confident” states have enough virus testing in place to reopen economy
While President Trump’s proposed May 1 date for reopening the economy is still weeks away, he said that some states could be ready to begin the process as soon as Friday, April 17 under his new plan. The president’s plan focuses on the states with the least amount of cases. Wyoming has the least in the country, with just under 300. New York, which leads the country, has 223,000 confirmed cases. Dr. David Agus joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss what reopening the economy might look like. Source
Trump outlines three phases for reopening economy
President Trump announced new federal guidelines for reopening parts of the country at the Thursday coronavirus task force briefing. He outlined three phases designed to slowly get businesses up and running again, while also monitoring for a resurgence in cases. Dr. Anthony Fauci warned that states need to have enough testing and medical equipment to respond to any possible resurgence. Paula Reid breaks down the president’s plan. Source
Eye Opener: Trump launches plan to reopen economy
President Trump has laid out a three-phase plan for governors to reopen the economy, though some say the worst of the coronavirus outbreak is not over yet. Also, former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen will be released from prison due to the pandemic. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Source
Navy ID’s first active-duty member to die of coronavirus
Charles Robert Thacker Jr., 41, died 11 days after his captain was fired for pressing the Navy for greater action to safeguard his crew from the virus Source