A growing number of people who may have come in close contact with someone who has coronavirus are being told to self-quarantine. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend anyone who has come in contact with the virus to self-quarantine for two weeks. But that can be a challenge for anyone who lives in close quarters with others. Dr. Tara Narula shares tips for anyone who needs to self-quarantine with Vladimir Duthiers. Source
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Virus “unknowns” put U.S. in unprecedented situation, top expert says
The current coronavirus testing system in the United States is “failing,” Fauci said at a Congressional committee hearing. Source
Biden, Sanders slam Trump’s handling of coronavirus
Both Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders have slammed President Trump’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic after he gave a primetime Oval Office address on the crisis on Wednesday. Both condemned Mr. Trump’s leadership while outlining their own plans to fight the public health crisis. Nikole Killion explains how the coronavirus is affecting the 2020 campaign. Source
Major cities scramble to sanitize mass transit used by millions of Americans
As concern over the coronavirus outbreak grows, the hard-hit travel industry, including airlines as well as mass transit, is going to great lengths to ensure sanitized conditions in a bid to ease public fears as more and more people choose to avoid travel. New York’s Metro-North train ridership is down 48% while in Washington, D.C., there were nearly 100,000 fewer people on the Metro than one week ago. Kris Van Cleave speaks to transit officials about the measures they are taking to keep riders safe. Source
Eye Opener at 8: NBA suspends season over coronavirus
A look at what we’ve been covering on “CBS This Morning.” Source
Wall Street regains its footing after biggest rout since 1987
Stocks rose on Friday on hopes for a stimulus package, reversing some of the losses in Thursday’s historic plunge. Source
U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson delivers grim coronavirus warning
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson gave Britons a grave warning about their loved ones as health experts predict the country is four weeks from the infection levels of Italy. Facing a shortage of hospital beds, Italian doctors are being forced to prioritize younger patients with a higher survival rate. Italy’s coronavirus death toll has already exceeded 1,000. Meanwhile, South Korea achieved a milestone of more recoveries than new infections after weeks of disease. Ian Lee reports on how the world is dealing with the pandemic from London. Source
Pelosi promises coronavirus relief package for Americans
President Trump’s aides spent Thursday negotiating with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on a plan to help people who have taken a financial hit amid the coronavirus pandemic. Pelosi expressed optimism after an all-day negotiation with officials, promising that the relief package would cover sick leave, unemployment insurance and family medical leave. Paula Reid breaks down how the pandemic response is playing out in the nation’s capital. Source
Cities scramble to disinfect mass transit amid virus pandemic
In New York City, the nation’s busiest mass transit system, all 741 rail and subway stations are being disinfected twice a day. Source
Finance expert urges hourly employees to conserve cash amid coronavirus panic
In a recent survey, 53% of Americans said they do not have emergency funds to cover a significant amount of time without a paycheck. Although President Trump has proposed a payroll tax cut to ease the burden, one finance expert says that won’t help people who are most struggling from the coronavirus shutdowns, hourly employees. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins “CBS This Morning” to talk about the economic effects of the ongoing public health crisis. Source