60 Minutes speaks to a doctor who says NYC hospitals are like hell on Earth as waves of patients suffering from COVID-19 come through their doors. And a nurse says the U.S. is treating the virus with equipment that lags behind what’s being used in other countries. Source
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First wave of coronavirus stimulus payment deposited
You can now check your balance — the first batch of deposits began Saturday. Source
“He had a world view.” Wynton Marsalis on late father
“He went out exactly with the cool of a jazz man.” Wynton Marsalis recalls his father, musician Ellis Marsalis. He died from complications of COVID-19. Source
WH advisor to 60 Minutes: Show me your pandemic story
White House trade advisor Peter Navarro challenged 60 Minutes to show him our past reporting on pandemics. Source
Coronavirus updates: Christians mark solemn Easter as worldwide cases approach 2 million
In New York, the epicenter of the U.S. crisis, Cardinal Timothy Dolan led mass before an empty St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Source
Andrea Bocelli delivers Easter Sunday performance with no audience
Italian Tenor Andrea Brocelli gave an Easter performance without an audience in front of Milan’s iconic “Duomo.” Bocelli said he did it to promote “love, healing and hope to Italy and the world.” Source
Broadway stars stream live performances for charity
Broadway stars are live streaming performances to raise money for The Actors Fund. While Broadway remains dark, the proceeds from these performances will help pay actors and crew who are suddenly out of work. Dr. Jon LaPook reports. Source
U.S. couple stuck in India returns home with adopted daughter
A couple who flew to India to bring home their adopted daughter was trapped in the country after it went into lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic. More than a month later, they have returned home with with their newest family member. Kris Van Cleave reports. Source
Trump hoping to restart the economy “soon”
Weeks ago, President Trump stated he wanted to reopen the country by Easter Sunday. While that prediction was overly optimistic, Dr. Fauci noted a gradual reopening could start in some areas as early as May. Nikole Killion reports from the White House. Source
Christians celebrate Easter Sunday amid coronavirus pandemic
More than 2 billion Christians around the world are observing Easter Sunday during the coronavirus pandemic. Many services and other traditional celebrations were scrapped as people continue to practice social distancing and self-isolation. Elizabeth Palmer reports. Source