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
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
19th-century ritual forcing Japanese into the office amid pandemic
Many workers still commute just to stamp papers with carved wooden hand seals. But in a time of social distancing, the custom is under mounting pressure. Source
Eye Opener: White House staffers test positive for coronavirus
The White House is dealing with at least two confirmed coronavirus cases, prompting several officials to self-quarantine. Also, much of Europe is ending or easing lockdown restrictions this week. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Source
Listen live: Supreme Court kicks off week 2 of teleconference arguments
The Supreme Court will consider Monday two cases, one involving tribal land and another involving how employment discrimination laws apply to religious institutions. Source
COVID-19 patients are “very willing to help” contact tracers
Contact tracers are trying to break the chain of infection by developing a list of everyone who may have been exposed. Source
Cities in Europe and around the world cautiously lift lockdown restrictions
Around the world, the first careful steps are being taken to ease countries out of strict lockdown measures imposed on citizens by COVID-19, but there are already concerns some countries may be moving too fast. Holly Williams speaks with a Turkish barber, opening his doors to some hairy customers for the first time in nearly two months. Source