The president said the move is necessary to protect American workers reeling from an economy battered by the coronavirus pandemic. Source
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Governors take steps to reopen as anti-lockdown protests continue
Protesters continue to gather nationwide, demanding an end to “stay-at-home” orders. Some governors are taking steps to ease the restrictions, even as coronavirus cases and deaths rise. Mark Strassmann reports. Source
Trump to suspend immigration to U.S. for 60 days
The president also said Harvard University will repay money meant for small businesses. Source
Contact tracing deployed in effort to fight coronavirus
Massachusetts is the first state to launch a large-scale program to track down people who’ve been exposed to COVID-19. Source
Bagpipe-playing fireman brings moment of peace in fight against coronavirus
A fireman in Washington D.C. is providing relief to health care workers in an unexpected way. James Mazzara plays bagpipes for overwhelmed doctors and nurses. Source
Trump provides details on immigration ban during coronavirus task force briefing
President Trump provided more details on his immigration ban during Tuesday’s White House Coronavirus Task Force briefing. Mr. Trump said the ban will be reviewed after 60 days and will only apply to those seeking permanent residence in the U.S. Source
U.S. pausing certain immigrant visas for 60 days over coronavirus
The president said the move is necessary to protect American workers reeling from an economy battered by the coronavirus pandemic. Source
U.S. officials seeking answers about health of Kim Jong Un
The U.S. is closely monitoring reports concerning the health of Kim Jong Un. North Korea experts say that his sister, Kim Jong Yo, would face challenges to succeed him in the nuclear state. Ramy Inocencio reports. Source
Massachusetts ramps up contact tracing program
Massachusetts is hoping to flatten the curve by deploying “contact tracers,” detectives who track down and warn people who have been exposed to the coronavirus. Meg Oliver reports. Source
Military vets find new mission at New York field hospital
In the “CBS Evening News” series “Profile in Service,” we met a group of retired veterans who continue to serve for their country by joining the fight against the coronavirus in New York City. Source