The former FDA commissioner says he’s concerned by reports of young children being affected by a “post-viral immune” phenomena associated with the coronavirus. Source
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Feeding America seeing 60% spike in demand amid pandemic, CEO says
Claire Babineaux-Fontenot says 40% of those seeking help from food banks are doing so for the first time. Source
Fed chair says don’t bet against American economy
“This economy will recover. It may take a while. It may take a period of time. It could stretch through the end of next year. We really don’t know,” Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell told Scott Pelley. See the full interview, tonight on 60 Minutes. Source
Fed Chair Jerome Powell says economy will recover, but it could take a year or more
“This economy will recover. It may take a while,” Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell told Scott Pelley in an interview airing on “60 Minutes.” Source
Pelosi says “time is of the essence” to reach deal on next round of coronavirus relief
The House speaker said Democrats “have no red lines” in potential negotiations with the White House and Republicans. Source
Transcript: Nancy Pelosi on “Face the Nation”
The following is a transcript of an interview with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi that aired Sunday, May 17, 2020, on “Face the Nation.” Source
Azar says Trump administration aiming for 300 million vaccine doses by year’s end
The health and human services secretary says the administration is pursuing multiple vaccines with the goal of 300 million doses by 2021. Source
States under pressure to reopen amid economic turmoil
CBS News’ Mark Strassmann reports from Atlanta on a growing number of states deciding to slowly reopen. Source
Working from home: Tony Dokoupil and Katy Tur
The married “CBS This Morning” co-host and MSNBC anchor have each had to make do broadcasting from their basement. They share with us how they balance on-air interviews with child care. Source
Fear mounts over largest coronavirus outbreak in ICE detention
“My heart still hurts. I can’t sleep at night because I’m desperate,” said the sister of an ICE detainee who died of coronavirus complications. Source