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
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
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
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
Eye Opener at 8: Dozens of kids suffer from a mystery syndrome
A look at what “CBS This Morning” has been covering. Source
Disney reopens its Shanghai theme park with masks and limits
Shanghai Disneyland is the first reopening at the House of Mouse. A section of Disney World in Florida will follow. Source
Germany sees worrying COVID figures after weeks of relaxation
Scientists are watching closely as the “reproduction rate” of the virus behind COVID-19 has risen above a crucial threshold for 2 days in a row. Source