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
Democrats tack on demands to $250 billion boost for small businesses
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer are calling for an additional $250 billion in funding for hospitals, state and local governments, and food assistance. Source
Texas Republicans arranging use of drug Trump champions for virus fight
One GOP activist who’s a doctor using hydroxychloroquine, unproven vs. COVID-19, on residents of nursing home even as state senator setting up shipments to other states. Source
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
States backpedal on plastic-bag bans amid coronavirus panic
Some states are taking harsh measures against reusable tote bags in grocery stores — but plastic can be just as dirty. Source
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
Eye Opener at 8: Trump threatens to pull funding from WHO
A look at what we’ve been covering on “CBS This Morning.” Source
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
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