Stephanopoulos got his results after his wife had been battling with COVID-19. Source
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Coronavirus pandemic puts strain on food banks
Feeding America, the nation’s largest network of food banks, reported a 98% increase in demand during the coronavirus pandemic. Thousands have been forced to wait for hours in long lines at food banks across the country and some have gone hungry. Janet Shamlian reports on how some food pantries in rural America have had to close. Source
Tim Scott on disparities in coronavirus death rates
South Carolina Senator Tim Scott is calling on the Trump administration to monitor the impact of the coronavirus on communities of color. Scott joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the disproportionate COVID-19 death rate among black Americans. Source
Trump’s developer friend Stanley Chera dies of coronavirus
Mr. Trump told reporters during a recent briefing from the White House coronavirus task force that he had a friend who was admitted to the hospital after becoming infected with the coronavirus. Source
Virginia governor seeks to delay minimum wage hike due to coronavirus
The minimum wage in Virginia is set to increase from $7.25 to $9.50 in January 2021. Source
Pandemic puts strain on people relying on food banks
Rural America is especially hard-hit, as demand across the country nearly doubles while many food pantries have been forced to close Source
Buying PPE from China poses risks of knock-offs and pricing gouging
The Chinese government says it will impose tougher inspections on personal protection equipment before it’s shipped out of the country. Other governments, private companies, nonprofits and profiteers are competing for those critical medical supplies. Jim Axelrod shows how buyers in the U.S. are struggling to get what they need. Source
Coronavirus survivors may face new challenges after recovery
About 42,000 Americans are reported to have recovered from the coronavirus, according to Johns Hopkins University. But, after surviving the virus, patients may face new physical and mental health challenges. Dr. Tara Narula speaks with a doctor who recovered after he spent days on a ventilator. Source
Doctor explains impact a coronavirus antibody test could have
A big part of the decision on when to reduce mitigation efforts across the country has to do with knowing who is immune to coronavirus. Dr. David Agus joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss how antibody tests would work. Source
Dr. Fauci says earlier coronavirus response could have saved lives
The government’s top infectious disease expert may be under pressure for appearing to contradict President Trump. Dr. Anthony Fauci suggested lives could have been saved if the President had acted sooner on warnings about the coronavirus. Paula Reid reports on the conflicting accounts of when the White House was warned about the pandemic. Source