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Expert breaks down how the pandemic affects the presidency

The coronavirus pandemic has upended the 2020 election season and has caused questions to surface about what a president really has to be prepared for and how they should be prepared for it. Political analyst John Dickerson joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss how he thinks the role of president will be looked at from now on. Source

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How is the coronavirus pandemic shaping the 2020 election season?

Voters in Ohio and parts of Maryland went to the polls on Tuesday, though many elected to vote by mail over coronavirus concerns. Only three states and D.C. are holding their scheduled primaries, while others have either postponed or expanded to a postal vote system. New York became the first state to cancel it altogether. Ed O’Keefe reports on how officials are trying to balance public health with participatory democracy. Source

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Americans struggle to pay rent amid pandemic as fears of a housing crisis loom

Experts worry a housing crisis is looming as more Americans are unable to pay rent after losing their jobs during the pandemic. While a federal moratorium stalled evictions in certain places, one renter who spoke to CBS News’ Anna Werner says she and some of her neighbors were still served with notices. One of the housing complex’s owners later said this was a mistake. Werner investigates the growing issue for our series, Financial Fallout. Source

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Mobile barriers, thermal-imaging helmets: Inventors get creative to keep people safe

The race to find solutions during the coronavirus pandemic has led to a new age of innovation. Nifty gadgets like hooks to open doors and keep hands germ-free have popped up to keep people safe during their day-to-day lives. Some places around the world have implemented high-tech inventions, including a thermal-imaging helmet to detect body temperature to help police in Dubai detect a fever — a possible symptom of COVID-19. Source

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Dr. LaPook reacts to Pence not wearing mask at Mayo Clinic

The White House has been pushing the idea that the worst of the coronavirus pandemic is over, with the administration’s message on full display when Vice President Mike Pence elected to not wear a mask during a visit to the Mayo Clinic. Dr. Jon LaPook joins “CBS This Morning” to react to Pence’s move and explain why the country should not “prematurely celebrate” the reopening of some states. Source

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Trump and Fauci at odds on reopening economy

President Trump claimed the U.S. will soon be conducting 5 million coronavirus tests per day, but the current number sits around 200,000 per day. At a White House event for small businesses, Mr. Trump said the worst of the pandemic is behind us. Dr. Anthony Fauci, however, warned that rushing to reopen the country could lead to a rebound. Ben Tracy breaks down the mixed messages coming from the White House. Source

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