The number of coronavirus victims around the world continues to soar. Roughly 34,000 patients have died globally, and there are growing concerns about the virus spreading in developing countries. Charlie D’Agata reports on how other parts of the world are coping with the crisis. Source
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Doctor says he was fired after speaking out about health care worker safety
A growing number of doctors and nurses say the coronavirus pandemic is stretching the country’s health care system to the brink of disaster. Jericka Duncan speaks with one doctor who says he was fired after trying to emphasize how dire the situation is now in hospitals. Source
Inside the Army’s coronavirus field hospital in New York City
The United States Army is opening a field hospital in New York City Monday designed to handle non-COVID-19 patients, freeing existing New York hospitals to expand their fight against the coronavirus. Tony Dokoupil goes inside the new medical facility at the Javits Convention Center in Manhattan with Army chief of staff General James McConville. Source
Army staffing field hospitals while trying to stay ready for war
The Army has accessed 181 facilities across the country that could possibly become other field hospitals. Source
Eye Opener at 8: Disconnect between medical workers and government
A look at what we’ve been covering on “CBS This Morning.” Source
U.S. needs to plan for more coronavirus outbreaks
As the federal government extends its social distancing guidance, Dr. Deborah Birx, the White House coronavirus response coordinator, joins “CBS This Morning” to explain what needs to happen before the restrictions can be lifted. While the White House hopes there aren’t more outbreaks like the one in New York City, the country has to be prepared for that, she said. Source
President Trump extends social distancing guidelines through April
President Trump extended the government’s social distancing guidelines until at least the end of April. He said he was simply being hopeful when he repeatedly touted reopening the country by Easter last week. Weijia Jiang reports on why the president gave up on his target date to end the crisis. Source
“I Love Rock and Roll” songwriter dies of virus complications
“I Love Rock and Roll” that became a signature hit for fellow rocker Joan Jett Source
How bad could the coronavirus outbreak get?
Federal stay-at-home guidelines that were due to expire Monday have been extended until at least the end of April. More than 143,000 coronavirus cases are reported across America and more than 2,500 people have died. New York has the most cases by far, with more than 59,000, but the numbers are going up rapidly in states like Louisiana, Michigan, Illinois and California. David Begnaud reports on how bad the outbreak could get. Source
“Grim Sleeper” serial killer found dead in prison
The stepmother of a victim named Barbara Ware said she was shocked by the news. Source