Vice President Mike Pence said Monday that “it represents a misunderstanding” that the Trump administration promised there would be 4 million tests completed by mid-March. Pence said he meant there would be 4 million tests available, not 4 million tests completed. Watch his remarks here. Source
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New Zealand says it has won “battle” against coronavirus
“There is no widespread, undetected community transmission in New Zealand. We have won that battle,” Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says. “But we must remain vigilant if we are to keep it that way.” Source
White House announces new national testing guidelines for coronavirus
The White House announced a new national testing strategy Monday, saying it is preparing to send states enough tests to screen 2% of their populations per month. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett, political correspondent Ed O’Keefe and political director Caitlin Conant join CBSN’s Elaine Quijano to discuss the strategy and the rest of the day’s top political headlines. Source
“Food supply chain is breaking,” Tyson Foods chairman warns
Pork, beef and chicken processing factories struggle to continue operating amid COVID-19 outbreaks among workers. Source
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Biden challenged to pick black woman as running mate
CBS News spoke to more than a dozen black women in Congress and black women political leaders and activists in battleground states. Source
Small business loan website crashes minutes after launch as many are still without stimulus checks
The government website handling applications for the second round of small business funding crashed minutes after it went online. It’s the latest frustration for people trying to survive during the pandemic. Janet Shamlian reports. Source
WHO says there’s no evidence of immunity after coronavirus infection
The World Health Organization is warning that officials should not use antibody testing to provide so-called “immunity passports.” These tests are supposed to reveal who’s been exposed to the coronavirus, but as Mola Lenghi reports, experts are still debating their accuracy. Source
Automakers stepping up in fight against coronavirus outbreak
General Motors announced they are hiring a thousand new workers at their plant in Kokomo, Indiana, to help build 30,000 ventilators this summer. The move comes as car production in the U.S. has been shuttered and many workers have been furloughed or laid off. Norah O’Donnell recaps her report from Sunday’s edition of “60 Minutes.” Source
Farmers forced to euthanize livestock as coronavirus strikes food service industry
Poultry farmers in Delaware and Maryland say they are being forced to destroy 2 million chickens because there aren’t enough healthy employees to process them. This follows a warning by the head of Tyson Foods, who said the nation’s food supply chain is breaking down as the coronavirus sweeps through meat packing plants. Manuel Bojorquez has a look. Source
Couple marks 50th wedding anniversary with virtual celebration
With most of the country under lockdown, many families are forced to spend the quarantine apart. But one loving couple didn’t let that keep them from celebrating a special anniversary. Jonathan Vigliotti shares their story. Source