The storied cathedral was set to house hundreds of hospital beds. Source

The U.S. also has more COVID-19 deaths than any other nation – over 16,600 – with the exception of Italy. Source

When one business owner went to apply for a loan with the bank, his banker “didn’t know what was going on.” Source

Company is seeking approval through clinical trials for devices intended for cats and dogs to be used on humans, but already the boss is getting interest, including from the U.S. Source

“We literally had money on the walls and time on our hands,” the bar owner said. “There was not a more perfect time to give back to my people.” Source

Socio-economic barriers in some Philadelphia neighborhoods make it difficult to spread awareness of coronavirus precautions. Source

Over 15 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits over the last three weeks, a devastating reflection of the coronavirus pandemic’s impact on the economy. Many people, even those who do not know if they will still be employed, are looking for information to help navigate the uncertainty. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins “CBS This Morning” to respond to some of viewers’ critical personal finance questions. Source

The coronavirus is killing black Americans at a disproportionately high rate, and media mogul Tyler Perry is trying to sound the alarm. He’s also giving back to the communities most at risk of exposure to the virus. This week, he paid for thousands of people’s supplies at more than 70 grocery stores in Louisiana and Georgia. He speaks with Gayle King about his efforts. Source

Defense Secretary Mark Esper joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the military’s role in aiding the country through the coronavirus pandemic. In addition to health care workers, service members are on the front lines providing support to overwhelmed hospitals. Esper also reacts to the fallout from the recent firing of Navy aircraft carrier Captain Brett Crozier, who sent a letter that was later leaked about the severity of the virus threat on his ship. Source

A week after the Small Business Administration opened its Paycheck Protection Program to applicants affected by the coronavirus pandemic, many business owners say they are still having trouble accessing the crucial funds. The federal government is offering $348 billion in forgivable loans through the program. Jim Axelrod speaks to Americans who are struggling to get their promised relief for the CBS News series Financial Fallout. Source