Award-winning actor Kevin Bacon created the social media campaign “I Stay Home For” to encourage social distancing as the country works to slow the spread of the coronavirus. Celebrities like Ellen Degeneres, Demi Lovato and Elton John have all joined the effort. Kevin Bacon joins “CBS This Morning” to talk about why he started the campaign and how his own social distancing is going. Source
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Senate to move forward on coronavirus bill after striking deal
The $2 trillion legislation is the largest stimulus package in American history. Source
What to watch, read and listen to while social distancing
Gayle King, Anthony Mason, Tony Dokoupil and more share their picks for the best ways to entertain yourself while you’re at home. Source
NBA star says mom is in a coma after battling virus symptoms
“This disease needs not to be taken lightly,” Towns said. “Please protect your families, your loved ones, your friends, yourself.” Source
What’s in the Senate’s $2 trillion coronavirus relief package?
The sweeping package would provide help for workers, businesses and a health care system pushed to the brink by the coronavirus. Source
Patients describe overcoming virus and breathing again
Clay Bentley, who spent 12 days in a Georgia hospital, said faith was key to his recovery. Source
Recovering coronavirus patients share stories of survival
As the coronavirus death toll rises, so is the number of recovery stories. David Begnaud speaks to people who say they experienced debilitating symptoms but, thanks to their support systems, the care of medical staff and in some cases, faith, they pulled through. Source
Eye Opener at 8: Senate reaches $2 trillion coronavirus stimulus deal
A look at what we’ve been covering on “CBS This Morning.” Source
Prince Charles self-isolating after coronavirus diagnosis
Queen Elizabeth II’s eldest son was diagnosed with coronavirus after being tested on Monday. Prince Charles’ office announced the senior royal was only experiencing mild symptoms, and was not bedridden while he was self-isolating with the Duchess of Cornwall on their royal estate in Scotland. The prince’s spokesperson said it was not possible to know how he caught the virus, though his last public engagements were two weeks prior. Roxana Saberi reports on the new development. Source
What doctors are learning from recovering coronavirus patients
As more coronavirus cases are reported in the U.S., doctors are hoping stories of recovery could help them learn more about how to treat the disease. Dr. David Agus joins “CBS This Morning” to explain what the road to recovery looks like and how doctors can use that information to help future cases. Source