New York Governor Andrew Cuomo expressed optimism that the state was “bending the curve” of the coronavirus, although it is still battling the worst effects of the virus with 779 deaths in one day, including the 15th NYPD officer to die of the illness. In Chicago, overburdened hospitals dealing with coronavirus patients also have to contend with the city’s gun violence, with seven people shot to death on Tuesday. David Begnaud updates “CBS This Morning” on the latest in the U.S.’s battle against the pandemic. Source
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Watch live: New York Governor Andrew Cuomo gives coronavirus update
Cuomo has announced “good news” in the virus fight but warned against complacency. Source
Eye Opener: Experts say coronavirus spread may be slowing
Health experts and some officials say the U.S.’s coronavirus curve is beginning to flatten, although virus deaths are still on the rise. Also, the World Health Organization was forced to respond after President Trump attacked the agency at a task force briefing. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Source
Coronavirus updates: U.S. now has world’s 2nd highest COVID-19 death toll
Only Italy has confirmed more fatalities from the disease, and the Trump administration says it’s too soon to predict when America might reopen for business. Source
Amid rush for ventilators, doctors warn of shortage of crucial drugs
“Without having these drugs, it’s like having a bunch of cars with no gas,” said Dan Kistner, group senior vice president of pharmacy solutions for Vizient. Source
Coronavirus updates from April 8, 2020
Globally, almost 1.5 million people have been diagnosed with COVID-19 and more than 88,000 have died from it, according to Johns Hopkins University. Source
Apparently COVID-19-linked “disturbance” hits Seattle area prison
Authorities say they think the trouble was caused by inmates upset by word six had tested positive. The fiance of one inmate says it was fueled by panic. Source
Upgraded Soyuz rocket with crew of three launched to space station
Coronavirus restrictions limited launch guests, but lack of fanfare had no impact on smooth climb to space. Source
U.S. stockpile almost out of medical workers’ protection equipment
Federal officials say national reserve’s cupboard almost bare of masks, gowns and other supplies desperately needed to protect medical workers treating coronavirus patients. Source
CDC eases some return-to-work guidelines for essential workers
In a first, small step toward reopening the country, the agency revised guidelines on when essential workers who’ve been exposed to COVID-19 can get back to work. Source