At his Thursday press briefing, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said the state recorded 799 coronavirus deaths the previous day – the largest number yet. But he also said there were clear signs social distancing efforts were having a positive impact. Source

While social distancing is working, we can’t loosen restrictions yet, Dr. Anthony Fauci said. Source

“You hear about these things, but you never expect for it to happen to you,” one shopper said. Source

Hollywood star Tyler Perry footed the grocery bill for thousands of senior citizens and other high-risk shoppers while the coronavirus pandemic stretches peoples’ wallets thin. Shoppers at dozens of Kroger’s and Wynn Dixie stores in Atlanta and New Orleans were delighted and relieved to hear their bill was taken care of when they were checking out. Perry also tipped $21,000 to the out-of-work employees of his favorite Atlanta restaurant. Source

“We really need clinical trial data to determine whether hydroxychloroquine is effective and safe in treating COVID-19,” NIH lung disease expert says. Source

A North Texas woman got a helping hand when she turned to the internet in a desperate bid to help her husband, an ER doctor, find somewhere to rest without the risk of exposing his family to the coronavirus. She turned her experience into a movement called “RVs for MDs,” a Facebook group which connects people in the medical profession needing to quarantine with nearby volunteers who are willing to lend their campers to them. Mireya Villarreal speaks to group founder Emily Phillips and several people who benefited from her initiative for our series A More Perfect Union. Source

“She was so happy to see him. She knew his heart, even from the distance,” the 94-year-old woman’s daughter told CBS News. Source

With many of its 2,000 restaurants closed, the breakfast chain is ramping up its online sales with $20 bags of mix Source

Democrats have called for more money for hospitals and state and local governments. Source

Adams spoke with BET exclusively about what communities of color can do to protect themselves and why even he’s concerned about his own children wearing masks in public. Source