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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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