The number of deaths in the U.S. has topped 16,000, and the nation is suffering a severe economic downturn. Source
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Coronavirus pandemic brings out unity and gratitude among communities
The coronavirus pandemic is a national crisis akin to 9/11 and Pearl Harbor. But it’s important to remember during these trying times that we’re all in this together. Norah O’Donnell reports. Source
Calls to close global “wet markets” amid coronavirus pandemic
The coronavirus responsible for the ongoing pandemic is known to have originated in a “wet market” in Wuhan, China. Despite international calls to shut down such markets where exotic animals are sold for consumption, many are still open. Ramy Inocencio reports. Source
More than 16 million Americans lost their job due to coronavirus
Unemployment claims continue to rise throughout the U.S. with Georgia unemployment claims skyrocketing three-times more than last week. Now unemployment claims surpass the job lost in the entire Great Recession. Mark Strassmann reports. Source
2020 Daily Trail Markers: 6.6 million filed new unemployment claims
It’s as if the entire adult populations of Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin filed for employment benefits, according to the Economic Policy Institute. Source
“I literally feel like I failed my dad”: Surgeon’s parents get COVID-19
California physician Greg Mundis feels paralyzed. His father has been on a ventilator for three weeks at a hospital. His mother was treated right away with experimental drugs. Source
U.S. travel industry hampered by historic financial downturn
The coronavirus pandemic is taking its toll in the travel industry. The travel ban will cost the U.S. an estimated $135 billion in lost and canceled trips this year. Kris Van Kleave has a look at the financial turmoil. Source
UK’s Boris Johnson out of intensive care due to coronavirus symptoms
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who has been suffering from symptoms caused by COVID-19, is out of intensive care. Johnson, however, still remains in the hospital to continue treatment. Source
Trump forming new task force focused on reopening U.S. economy
As President Trump prepares to reopen the economy next month, health experts and some governors across the country warn that the move could risk another wave of coronavirus infections. Weijia Jiang reports. Source
Doctor feels helpless after both parents contract COVID-19
Greg Mundis, a surgeon from San Diego, shares details about the emotional toll of having family members critically ill with coronavirus. Both of Mundis’ parents were diagnosed with COVID-19, with his father on a ventilator for the past three weeks. Jamie Yuccas has their story. Source