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The racial impact of COVID-19

New numbers reveal an alarming trend across the U.S.: African Americans are dying from the coronavirus at a higher rate than any other racial group. CBS News political contributor and Democratic strategist Antjuan Seawright joined CBSN to discuss. Source

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Refinancing your mortgage during a pandemic

Mortgage rates are falling near record lows again amid economic uncertainty due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and mortgage refinance applications are surging. Last week, the Mortgage Bankers Association said refinance applications increased 168% from the same time a year ago. LendingTree chief economist Tendayi Kapfidze joins CBSN to discuss the benefits and risks to refinancing your mortgage now. Source

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Lives to Remember: Nurse Freda Ocran

Freda Ocran, a former head nurse at NYC’s Jacobi Medical Center, died of the coronavirus on March 28. She was 50. Her son said she “gave herself undoubtedly to the church, to her work and to her kids.” Anthony Mason remembers the beloved health care worker. Source

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