The number of Americans applying for unemployment continues to soar to historic levels. More than 16 million jobs have been lost since the COVID-19 pandemic began taking its toll on the U.S. economy. Sibile Marcellus, a reporter for Yahoo Finance, joined CBSN to talk about the impact. Source

“9/11 was so devastating, so tragic, and then in many ways we lose so many more New Yorkers to this silent killer,” he said. Source

Italy’s prime minister warns the coronavirus crisis could lead to the collapse of the European Union. This comes as the number cases and deaths in Italy are finally beginning to fall. There is also new evidence suggesting the outbreak in New York may have been fueled by travelers from Europe. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay joins CBSN from Rome with the latest developments. Source

“9/11 was so devastating, so tragic, and then in many ways we lose so many more New Yorkers to this silent killer,” he said. Source

Coronavirus restrictions limited launch guests, but lack of fanfare had no impact on smooth climb to space. Source

In Bergamo, a city in Northern Italy, bodies are being kept in a makeshift morgue, unrefrigerated. Source

At his Thursday press briefing, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said the state recorded 799 coronavirus deaths the previous day – the largest number yet. But he also said there were clear signs social distancing efforts were having a positive impact. Source

While social distancing is working, we can’t loosen restrictions yet, Dr. Anthony Fauci said. Source

“You hear about these things, but you never expect for it to happen to you,” one shopper said. Source

Hollywood star Tyler Perry footed the grocery bill for thousands of senior citizens and other high-risk shoppers while the coronavirus pandemic stretches peoples’ wallets thin. Shoppers at dozens of Kroger’s and Wynn Dixie stores in Atlanta and New Orleans were delighted and relieved to hear their bill was taken care of when they were checking out. Perry also tipped $21,000 to the out-of-work employees of his favorite Atlanta restaurant. Source