The FDA has authorized the first blood test for the coronavirus, which could identify people who have been exposed to the virus but do not show any symptoms. Dr. David Agus joins “CBS This Morning” to talk about the benefits of the new test and how it would help slow the coronavirus’ spread. Source

After two cruise ships with confirmed coronavirus cases docked in Florida on Thursday, hundreds of passengers who have not been showing symptoms are being flown home without being quarantined first. The Zaandam, one of the ships, had been denied entry to several countries. Nine people aboard the ship tested positive, and four have died from the disease. Florida locals say this was the best possible outcome, while Manuel Bojorquez reports that others are worried that this could lead to asymptomatic carriers further spreading the virus. Source

The latest unemployment numbers show just how hard the coronavirus is hitting the economy. Over 6 million Americans filed for jobless benefits last week, at least 20 times what is normally seen. Food banks and other resources are being pushed to their limits by people in need, while President Trump maintains that the country is not slipping into a significant recession. Weijia Jiang reports from the White House, where messages on small business loans seem to conflict with some major banks. Source

Some state and local officials across the U.S. are asking President Trump to impose a national stay-at-home order. Illinois Governor J. B. Pritzker said his state has “exhausted every avenue available” and labeled the lack of a national order as a “profound failure” of the federal government. The governors of Georgia and Texas have come under fire for their late actions, with medical experts using them as further examples that a federal mandate is necessary. Ed O’Keefe looks at the disparity around the country as governors of different states handle the crisis in varying ways. Source

Strongest message to date from U.S. Embassy comes as experts warn Japan could be heading for a surge in new coronavirus infections. Source

Over a million people worldwide have been infected with the coronavirus and a quarter of them are in the U.S. Medical resources in states like New York and Louisiana are stretched to capacity, and many find themselves running critically low on ventilators. An admiral leading FEMA’s supply chain task force confirmed that supplies are not going directly to the states, but rather to a distributor where then governors are forced to bid against each other for the life-saving equipment. David Begnaud speaks to officials and medical professionals in Louisiana and New York to get an idea of how these federal policies are affecting their workflow. Source

Judge cited rapper’s asthma and the greater danger he would face behind bars during the coronavirus outbreak. Source

After helping get Alice Marie Johnson released from prison, Kardashian West wants to do more. Source

The banking industry has had less than a week to prepare for the $349 billion loan program for small businesses. Source

President Trump announced Thursday that he invoked the Defense Production Act to get the company to produce face masks Source