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Tips for finding happiness during the coronavirus pandemic

Science may be able to help us find happiness during the coronavirus outbreaks. Professor Laurie Santos, who created the most popular class at Yale University, “Psychology and the Good Life,” joins “CBS This Morning” with tips for people who may be feeling stressed and anxious. Source

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Doctors forced into “nauseating” life-or-death choices in face of pandemic

Life-and-death decisions are being forced upon doctors in states that are battling a high number of coronavirus cases, due to a critical lack of hospital beds and ventilators. While some health care systems have foreseen this and set priority guidelines for allocating their precious resources, others leave it up to the attending physician — leaving patients at the mercy of both. Dr. Tara Narula speaks to doctors about the moral crisis they are facing on top of the virus crisis ravaging the country. Source

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Jack Dorsey to donate $1 billion to fight coronavirus

Twitter and Square CEO Jack Dorsey is donating $1 billion for coronavirus relief efforts. Dorsey said he’ll use shares he owns in Square to fund the donations. The money will be distributed through a private company he created called Start Small. Source

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A look into the PPE supply chain amid life-threatening shortages

PPE shortages have been blamed for the deaths of health care workers and have led to protests across the country as the coronavirus pandemic continues to infect thousands. California said it was frustrated with the federal response to the shortage in personal protective equipment, and recently signed its own agreement to buy the valuable equipment for its health care workers on the front lines. Dr. Jon LaPook examines the PPE supply chain and speaks to a former health official about what the country should do. Source

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Walmart faces wrongful death lawsuit over employee’s COVID death

At least five employees at supermarket chains across the country have died as a result of being on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic as essential workers. Two deaths occurred in people who worked at the same Chicago-area Walmart. The grocery giant said it was “heartbroken” by the deaths, and has put social distancing guidelines and other safety measures in place. Adriana Diaz speaks to the sister of Phillip Thomas, one of the Chicago Walmart employees who passed away of virus complications, while the family of the second employee is suing the company. Source

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Birx reacts to Trump accusations against WHO

As U.S. coronavirus deaths climb, some signs show the coronavirus’ spread may be slowing in New York, the pandemic’s epicenter. White House coronavirus task force coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the national efforts to flatten the curve. Birx also reacts to President Trump’s recent comments blaming the World Health Organization for the virus’ spread. Source

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