Acclaimed singer and songwriter Andrea Bocelli performed “Amazing Grace” and other spiritual songs in an Easter prayer at Milan’s Duomo on Sunday. The Italian tenor sang without an audience, in accordance with government regulations for social distancing. More than 25 million people worldwide have watched the performance on YouTube. Bocelli joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the impact music can have during the coronavirus pandemic. Source
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How countries have informed the public about the coronavirus
Keeping billions of people informed about how not to spread the coronavirus has been an unprecedented challenge around the world. Many countries are approaching it with creative public service announcements. Vladimir Duthiers reports on the different ways countries have gotten the message out. Source
George Stephanopoulos tests positive for coronavirus
Stephanopoulos got his results after his wife had been battling with COVID-19. Source
Coronavirus pandemic puts strain on food banks
Feeding America, the nation’s largest network of food banks, reported a 98% increase in demand during the coronavirus pandemic. Thousands have been forced to wait for hours in long lines at food banks across the country and some have gone hungry. Janet Shamlian reports on how some food pantries in rural America have had to close. Source
Tim Scott on disparities in coronavirus death rates
South Carolina Senator Tim Scott is calling on the Trump administration to monitor the impact of the coronavirus on communities of color. Scott joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the disproportionate COVID-19 death rate among black Americans. Source
Trump’s developer friend Stanley Chera dies of coronavirus
Mr. Trump told reporters during a recent briefing from the White House coronavirus task force that he had a friend who was admitted to the hospital after becoming infected with the coronavirus. Source
Virginia governor seeks to delay minimum wage hike due to coronavirus
The minimum wage in Virginia is set to increase from $7.25 to $9.50 in January 2021. Source
Pandemic puts strain on people relying on food banks
Rural America is especially hard-hit, as demand across the country nearly doubles while many food pantries have been forced to close Source
Buying PPE from China poses risks of knock-offs and pricing gouging
The Chinese government says it will impose tougher inspections on personal protection equipment before it’s shipped out of the country. Other governments, private companies, nonprofits and profiteers are competing for those critical medical supplies. Jim Axelrod shows how buyers in the U.S. are struggling to get what they need. Source
Coronavirus survivors may face new challenges after recovery
About 42,000 Americans are reported to have recovered from the coronavirus, according to Johns Hopkins University. But, after surviving the virus, patients may face new physical and mental health challenges. Dr. Tara Narula speaks with a doctor who recovered after he spent days on a ventilator. Source