As Americans stay home amid the coronavirus pandemic, DJ D-Nice is determined to bring a dance party to everyone. He is hosting daily events he calls “Homeschool at Club Quarantine.” On Sunday, more than 160,000 people watched his Instagram Live. D-Nice joins “CBS This Morning” from his home in Los Angeles. Source
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Dozens of House Democrats renew call for remote voting over coronavirus
“We need to provide a mechanism through which Congress can act during times of crisis,” the letter to a top Democrat said. Source
Stocks slump despite Fed vow of unlimited help
The Dow declined 2.9% after the stimulus bill to aid workers and businesses stalled in the U.S. Senate. Source
A general’s advice for leaders during coronavirus pandemic
Retired four-star General Stanley McChrystal, who led the Joint Special Operations Command, the nation’s premier military counterterrorism force, said the government’s coronavirus response reminds him of the early months of fighting Al Qaeda in Iraq. He joins “CBS This Morning” with advice on how to lead during the pandemic. Source
Astronaut gives advice on handling isolation during coronavirus crisis
NASA’s Peggy Whitson has spent more time aboard the International Space Station than any other American. She’s spent 665 days in space, including a stretch lasting longer than nine months, earning her the nickname the “Space Ninja.” Whitson joins “CBS This Morning” to give tips on handling isolation during the coronavirus pandemic. Source
Lupus patients struggle to get vital drug after Trump comments
Hydroxychloroquine has not been approved to treat coronavirus, and the nation’s top infectious disease expert says there is no evidence it is effective. Source
Coronavirus-driven Olympics postponement looking more and more likely
IOC says it’s considering the move and will decide within a month Source
Fauci says social distancing can prevent U.S. from “becoming an Italy”
In Italy, the epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic, the number of reported cases has surpassed 50,000, with more than 4,800 deaths. Source
U.S. surgeon general on federal government’s efforts to distribute medical supplies
President Trump announced new efforts to get crucial supplies like masks, gloves and surgical gowns to medical centers, amid shortages in some states. But many doctors and nurses are saying the supplies are not coming fast enough. U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss how the government is carrying out those efforts. Source
Black and Hispanic workers less able to work from home
Only 6% of service industry employees say they can work from home, federal labor data show. Source