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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

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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

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Lack of access to basic needs like running water intensifies coronavirus fight for Navajo Nation

The Navajo Nation is experiencing one of the highest coronavirus death rates in the country, surpassing 46 states. CBSN Originals’ executive producer Adam Yamaguchi meets with members of Navajo Nation to examine how long-standing problems have intensified the crisis. He discusses how a lack of access to basic needs like running water and medical supplies is making the coronavirus harder to fight on the reservation. Source

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Jerry Stiller dies of natural causes at 92

Actor and comedian Jerry Stiller died of natural causes at the age of 92. Stiller first became famous in the 1950s as a comedy partner to his wife, Anne Meara. He re-emerged in the ’90s as Frank Costanza, George’s high-strung father on “Seinfeld.” Ben Stiller tweeted that his father will be greatly missed. Source

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