Some of the most effective weapons against COVID-19 are turning out to be a needle and thread. Lee Cowan reports on how companies large and small, and private individuals who’ve never sewn a button, are volunteering to make masks and gowns vital to protecting health care workers and halting the spread of coronavirus. Source
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Embracing science in the fight against COVID-19
Researchers and pharmaceutical companies are working around-the-clock to find an effective treatment for coronavirus. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook talks about the friction that exists between conducting rigorous clinical trials and what’s called empiric therapy – trying something out to see if it works. Source
Pope celebrates joy of Easter amid sorrow of pandemic
Francis processed into a largely empty St. Peter’s Basilica for Mass, celebrated before a handful of faithful sitting one per pew. Source
“48 Hours” Live to Tell: Surviving Ted Bundy
Notorious serial killer Ted Bundy targeted three young Florida women in one of his final attacks. They survived and share their terrifying ordeal and long road to recovery. CBS News correspondent Tracy Smith reports. Source
Ted Bundy: The serial killer’s final years
Notorious serial killer Ted Bundy’s murder spree ended when he was caught shortly after attacking several women at Florida State University in Tallahassee. Source
Survivors of serial killer Ted Bundy tell their stories
Ted Bundy targeted Florida college students in one of his final attacks – three of the women survived and share their terrifying ordeal and long road to recovery Source
Joe Biden wins Alaska primary
Alaska moved to a ranked-choice primary this year, and switched to a 100% vote by mail system due to the coronavirus pandemic. Source
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New York state has more coronavirus cases than any country worldwide; Americans get creative with their hairstyling needs while social distancing Source
Hundreds of women caught up in abortion bans amid coronavirus pandemic
With the coronavirus pandemic stretching the healthcare system, groups against abortion rights saw an opening to press their agenda. So far, five states have tried to ban the procedure, declaring it non-essential. Kate Smith reports. Source
Coronavirus updates: Pope Francis leads empty Vigil Mass ahead of Easter
The U.S. on Saturday surpassed 20,000 deaths nationwide from coronavirus, overtaking Italy as the country with the most deaths. Source