With salons and barbershops temporarily closed, many people are taking their hairstyles in to their own hands, literally. Jamie Yuccas reports. Source
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Inside look at how zoos care for animals during coronavirus pandemic
Although zoos are closed, the animals inside still need constant care and they are just as vulnerable to the coronavirus as humans are. Chip Reid with inside look at how zoos nationwide are caring for these animals. Source
Nationwide school closures make learning difficult for students
On Saturday, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced that he is recommending the city’s schools be closed for the rest of the academic year, continuing the trend of school closures across America. The alternative, learning from home, is proving difficult for many students. Meg Oliver reports. Source
States across the South brace for severe weather
There are severe weather alerts across the South, where more than 70 million people could be affected. States such as Louisiana, Arkansas and Mississippi could experience dangerous tornadoes this Easter Sunday. Source
Coronavirus experts use computer models to help hospitals prepare for the worst
Many cities are bracing for a coronavirus peak in the coming days. So to most accurately predict the impact, medical researchers are relying on data from computer models to guide them. Dean Reynolds reports. Source
Food banks across U.S. struggle to keep up with demand
As nearly 17 million Americans filed for unemployment in the past few weeks, it is no surprise many are seeking aid at food banks. The escalating demand, however, is barely being met with many fearing a shortage soon. Danya Bacchus reports. Source
Trump considers restarting economy as health officials call for caution
President Trump is set to launch a new task force next week that will focus on ways to restart the economy. Health officials, however, continue to urge caution in fear of a relapse in coronavirus cases that would make current efforts futile. Nikole Killion reports. Source
New York state has more coronavirus cases than any country worldwide
There is no state more devastated from the coronavirus than New York, as the state reported more than 5,000 fatalities this week. The ongoing pandemic is a somber backdrop to this Easter Sunday where churchgoers will find alternate ways to worship as large gatherings are banned. Michael George reports. Source
“CBS Weekend News” headlines for Saturday, April 11, 2020
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Weekend News with Mia Gradney.” Source
Groups ask U.S. Supreme Court to block Texas’ abortion ban
For nearly three weeks, the vast majority of abortion services have been unavailable in Texas. Source