South Florida artist Claudia La Bianca is providing a source of inspiration for front-line medical workers battling the coronavirus outbreak. Manuel Bojorquez speaks with La Bianca, who hung from the side of Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, Florida, for more than a week to create a 100-foot mural dedicated to those fighting COVID-19. Source
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UK easing lockdown despite being home to Europe’s deadliest COVID-19 outbreak
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is taking steps to reopen the UK’s economy even though the country now has Europe’s deadliest coronavirus outbreak. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab joins CBSN from London to discuss the prime minister’s plan. Source
At least 3 N.Y. youths die from illness possibly linked to COVID-19
Dozens of cases of “pediatric multi-system inflammatory syndrome” are reporting some symptoms similar to Kawasaki Disease and toxic shock syndrome Source
Jay-Z and Meek Mill sending 10 million masks to U.S. prisons
The group REFORM Alliance, which has Meek Mill and Jay-Z among its founding partners, announced it will receive a $10 million donation from Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey. The funds will be used to buy and deliver more than 10 million masks, along with other PPE items, to U.S. prisons. Source
Rock and roll pioneer Little Richard dies at 87
Anthony Mason pays tribute to Little Richard, who died on Saturday. Fellow musicians John Fogerty and Dan Auerbach are among those honoring the singer. Source
White House scrambles to contain coronavirus as multiple staffers test positive
Multiple aides close to President Trump and Vice President Pence have now tested positive for the coronavirus, sending three top task force members into quarantine. But the president and vice president aren’t self-isolating, as the White House seeks to mitigate the economic fallout from the pandemic. Weijia Jiang reports on how close Mr. Trump was to people who tested positive. Source
COVID-19 model shows deaths increasing as restrictions are lifted
A key model now predicts more than 137,000 people in the U.S. could die from coronavirus by early August. Researchers say the projected death toll has increased in a handful of states, as more people leave their homes and governors relax restrictions. Jamie Yuccas reports on how the reopening of states is going. Source
Putin eases Russia’s coronavirus measures as cases keep mounting
As Putin gives many Russians the green light to return to work, a WHO official says the epidemic may just be peaking. Source
FDA approves first antigen test to detect the coronavirus that provides results in minutes
The Food and Drug Administration has granted emergency authorization for a new antigen test to detect the coronavirus that could be cheaper, faster and simpler. Dr. David Agus explained on “CBS This Morning” what the test looks for and how it can provide results in just minutes. Source
Betty White to star in Lifetime holiday movie
The upcoming Christmas film will mark White’s first on-screen role since 2017 Source