Dr. Tom Frieden is the president and CEO of “Resolve to Save Lives,” an initiative working to prevent epidemics. Previously, he was director of the CDC and New York City health commissioner. He joins “CBS This Morning” to talk about why social distancing is more important than ever as the coronavirus’ spread seems to be slowing down. He outlines four key measures that the U.S. needs to take that he says will “box the virus in” and allow us to move past the pandemic. Source
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Latest jobless claims report shows 6.6 million Americans filing for unemployment
The Labor Department’s newest weekly jobless claims report shows 6.6 million Americans applying for unemployment over the last week. The previous two weeks saw around 10 million U.S. workers filing, a grim record that reflects the coronavirus pandemic’s massive weight on the economy. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins “CBS This Morning” to break down what the latest numbers mean for workers today and the future of the U.S. economy. Source
Volunteers lend RVs to workers on the front lines of pandemic
“RVs for MDs” has over 22,000 online members and has made at least 345 matches so far, with hundreds more pending. Source
Anna Wintour on efforts to rescue the fashion industry
Vogue Editor-in-Chief Anna Wintour speaks to Gayle King about her efforts to help the fashion industry through the coronavirus crisis amid predictions that global sales will drop up to 30%. Wintour teamed up with designer Tom Ford to repurpose the Vogue Fashion Fund as a new fundraising initiative called “A Common Thread.” The fund was initially created in response to 9/11 and has already raised over $3 million for the current effort. Source
This is how coughing can spread coronavirus in a store, according to researchers
Data shows tiny airborne particles emitted with a cough, sneeze “or even talking” spread in an invisible cloud that lingers. Source
Italy struggles to find space for bodies despite flattening virus curve
While the coronavirus pandemic might be easing its hold on Italy, Europe’s hardest-hit country is still seeing people die faster than cemeteries can bury them. Military members are rushing to relocate bodies being kept in a makeshift, and unrefrigerated, morgue. Chris Livesay speaks to residents of the ravaged nation about how they are continuing the battle against COVID-19. Source
Eye Opener at 8: Bernie Sanders drops out of 2020 race
A look at what we’ve been covering on “CBS This Morning.” Source
Bernie Sanders suspends 2020 campaign but vows to keep fighting
Bernie Sanders suspended his presidential campaign on Wednesday, giving Joe Biden a clear route to the Democratic nomination. Sanders told his supporters his path to victory was “virtually impossible,” and that continuing his campaign would interfere with the fight against coronavirus. Ed O’Keefe explains how the Vermont senator intends to keep fighting for his platform despite pulling himself out of the running for 2020. Source
Florida struggles to process surge in unemployment claims
Since the coronavirus pandemic forced the U.S. economy into a tailspin, unemployment numbers have been rising to record heights. In Florida alone, nearly 600,000 people have applied for benefits since March 15, and the state is struggling to process the surge. Manuel Bojorquez speaks to one resident trying to apply despite the overwhelmed system making it difficult. Source
Fauci says we need to “redouble our efforts” at virus mitigation
Dr. Anthony Fauci joins “CBS This Morning” after he and other medical experts credited Americans as well as the mitigation efforts of state and local governments for what they say are signs that the coronavirus’ spread is slowing. However, he warned that the next few weeks will be critical and that models may continue to display a downward trend if Americans “redouble our efforts” at social distancing and other precautions. Source