New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said the state reported another 337 deaths from COVID-19 in the past 24 hours — “still tragically high, but on the decline,” he said. Watch his remarks from Monday’s press briefing. Source
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“Sunday Morning” Full Episode 4/26
Hosted by Jane Pauley. For our cover story, Martha Teichner explores why America was unprepared for the novel coronavirus outbreak. Plus: Faith Salie faces a challenge of lockdown life: do-it-yourself hair coloring; Nancy Giles looks at what people are wearing while they Zoom; Luke Burbank visits a farmers market that has reopened in Seattle; Holly Williams talks with actress Claire Danes (“Homeland”); Mo Rocca looks at the history of quack medicine and snake oil salesmen; Tracy Smith chats with Dame Julie Andrews about her new podcast of stories for children, “Julie’s Library”; Erin Moriarty visits Hart Island in New York City, the largest Potter’s field in the country; and Jim Gaffigan reports on Week 6 of quarantine life. Source
Tiny blood clots may make coronavirus more deadly, doctors say
Researchers are investigating why some COVID-19 patients seem to develop excess blood clotting and serious complications. Source
New York deaths “tragically high” but lowest daily toll of April
Cuomo said parts of upstate New York could reopen as soon as May 15 under a phased reopening plan. Source
New York state cancels presidential primary
Bernie Sanders will not have the chance to appear on the ballot in the state and Joe Biden, the presumptive nominee, will get all the delegates. Source
Syrian refugee and filmmaker joins fight against the coronavirus
A Syrian refugee and award-winning filmmaker is joining the fight against the coronavirus pandemic. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer explains how he’s paying it forward in his adopted home. Source
Coronavirus survivor Andy Cohen fights for change in blood plasma donation rules
TV host says FDA guidelines currently prevent him from donating blood plasma, which may contain antibodies helpful in finding a COVID-19 vaccine. Source
Nurse dies from COVID-19 days before retirement
“Celia didn’t have to die if she had the proper PPE, so from now on, we nurses should be fighting for PPE,” her coworker said at a candlelight vigil. Source
Sondheim’s 90th birthday celebrated in Broadway style
The livestream show, which started more than an hour late due to technical difficulties, made the wait worth it with powerhouse performances. Source
Watch live: Trump meets with business leaders after briefing canceled
The White House canceled its 5 p.m White House Coronavirus Task Force briefing. Source