Doctors at first found symptoms of COVID-19 similar to pneumonia. Then came reports of patients losing their sense of taste or smell. Even more alarming, doctors are now finding unexpected blood clots. Chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook reports. Source
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House passes $484 billion aid package as unemployment claims spike
At least 1 in 6 American workers has lost a job since the coronavirus pandemic broke out. This brings the total to more than 26 million over the last five weeks. Mark Strassmann has the latest. Source
70% of Americans believe slowing spread of coronavirus is more important than reopening
A CBS News poll reveals that a majority of Americans want to continue to keep the coronavirus at bay rather than loosening stay-at-home orders too soon. Mola Lenghi reports. Source
Latino communities hit hard by coronavirus
Latinos across the country are being impacted by the coronavirus with more than 27% having died from the virus, but only make up 18% of the population. Along with undocumented immigrants they are also suffering from job loss and are receiving little to no financial help. Adriana Diaz has their story. Source
Trump says social distancing guidelines “may” be extended into summer or later
The administration says heat, sunlight and humidity help kill the coronavirus faster. Source
Trump facing backlash over pandemic response as he clashes with health experts
A CBS News poll says 80% of Americans think governors and local officials should choose when to reopen the economy — not the president. Paula Reid has the latest. Source
How dogs are helping us cope during the coronavirus quarantine
One bright side to the national quarantine is that many of us are spending a lot more time with our four-legged “best friends.” They’ve suddenly become “essential co-workers.” Jim Axelrod reports. Source
Latino communities struggle during coronavirus pandemic
“We don’t have the benefit of ‘I should just stay home,'” a first-generation Mexican American tells CBS News of the need to make money during the pandemic. Source
House approves $484 billion coronavirus relief package
The vote comes as new government data shows 4.4 million people filed initial unemployment claims last week. Source
Ruth’s Chris will return $20 million small business loan
Steak house chain says it is giving the money back because of the Paycheck program’s “funding limitations.” Source