President Trump’s new blueprint for COVID-19 testing leaves it up to states to create and manage their own testing programs, leaving the federal government as “a supplier of last resort.” CBS News has learned that the federal government plans to send each state enough test kits to screen 2% of their population monthly. Ben Tracy breaks down where the president and his administration stand with testing, nearly 14 weeks after the U.S. first reported cases. Source
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Texas to reopen businesses at 25% capacity Friday
Despite daily COVID-19 cases hovering in the high triple digits for most of the last week, Texas is allowing restaurants, retailers and other businesses to reopen at 25% capacity on Friday. In Georgia, which has already begun reopening, many restaurants sat empty despite the precautions they took to put customers’ minds at ease. Janet Shamlian speaks to business owners about how they are faring with the guidelines. Source
Eye Opener: White House rolls out new COVID-19 testing guidelines
President Trump announced new coronavirus testing guidelines aimed at getting states on the path to reopening. Also, New York has canceled its Democratic presidential primary over pandemic concerns. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Source
Dog is thought to be first to test positive for new coronavirus
He’s reportedly a pug who’s part of a Chapel Hill, North Carolina family taking part in a study at Duke. Three other family members also tested positive. Source
New ad says Trump did put “America First” — in COVID deaths
The ads will target Midwest battleground states. Source
Coronavirus updates: States ease COVID-19 restrictions as testing ramps up
Screening for the disease is considered vital to curbing its spread, but almost 20 states have decided businesses can start opening again this week. Source
Coronavirus updates from April 27, 2020
More than 56,000 people have died from the disease in the U.S., where the rate of infections also continues to rise. Source
Chris Cuomo says he’s tested negative for coronavirus
Adds that he has antibodies but doctors are far from sure how much protection antibodies give people who’ve had COVID-19 Source
Coronavirus updates: States ease lockdowns as US nears million cases
More than 56,000 people have died from the disease in the U.S., where the rate of infections also continues to rise. Source
Lockdowns could mean millions more domestic violence cases, UN says
“It’s truly disturbing. And if we don’t do anything about it … every three months there will be an additional 15 million cases.” Source