Authorities are worried the coronavirus could spread in poorer areas where crowds are difficult to control. Source

South Africa is reporting over 1,300 confirmed coronavirus cases, making it the hardest-hit African country so far. In the township of Alexandra in Johannesburg, one of the nation’s poorest communities, security forces fire rubber bullets at those defying orders to stay at home. Debora Patta speaks to a resident who highlighted the struggle of remaining indoors while living in a one-room house with six people. Source

New York is reporting over 76,000 confirmed coronavirus cases, remaining the epicenter of the U.S.’s outbreak. Over 1,700 New York residents have died of the illness. Hospitals across the city say their ICUs are nearly full as Governor Andrew Cuomo warns the worst may still be three weeks away. Mola Lenghi reports from the Navy hospital ship, the USS Comfort, which is docked outside of New York City. Source

The White House coronavirus task force warned Americans in a press conference that anywhere between 100,000 to 240,000 people could likely die before the pandemic is over. Dr. David Agus credited social distancing guidelines as the reason the number isn’t higher, yet said more could be done. He called on the federal government to strengthen mandates to keep people following the guidelines set by the White House during an appearance on “CBS This Morning.” Source

President Trump’s coronavirus task force shared grim projections for the country’s future amid the coronavirus crisis, estimating that 100,000 to 240,000 Americans could die before the crisis is over. The tone of the press conference marks a stark departure from Mr. Trump’s previous media appearances, where he mostly touted the success of his administration’s response. Weijia Jiang is at the White House where she breaks down the president’s latest message. Source

President Trump warned of a “painful two weeks” as the White House coronavirus task force says that over 100,000 Americans could die. Also, CNN anchor Chris Cuomo was diagnosed with the coronavirus. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Source

Airbnb is pledging $250 million to travel hosts impacted by coronavirus refund policy. Source

Six staff members of the Cedar Mountain Post Acute Rehabilitation in Yucaipa, east of L.A., have also tested positive Source

The Trump administration is moving to scale back criminal enforcement of a law protecting most American wild bird species. Source

Pastor of Life Tabernacle Church, near Baton Rouge, Louisiana was already hit with misdemeanor counts for defying state gatherings ban amid pandemic. Some protesters turned out, as well. Source