Of the 20 largest fires that have occurred since the 1930s, 15 have come in the past 20 years. Source
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New York suffers single deadliest day of coronavirus fatalities
Despite positive signs that the pandemic may be slowing, New York suffered its highest single day fatality count from the coronavirus on Tuesday. Other states such as New Jersey, Louisiana and Florida are also expected to hit their peaks soon. Mola Lenghi has the latest. Source
Coronavirus explodes across poor and vulnerable populations in the South
The coronavirus is exploding across the South with 60,000 confirmed cases. Louisiana has the second highest death rate in the U.S. where more than 70% of coronavirus deaths are African Americans. Janet Shamlian has a look at the numbers. Source
86-year-old and three sons die after contracting COVID-19
The mother and three sons all died within days of each other, the New Orleans Coroner’s Office confirmed. Source
Coronavirus hitting vulnerable populations in the South
Cases of COVID-19, the disease caused by coronavirus, has been spreading rapidly across Louisiana where the death toll doubled there in just a week. Source
ICE to consider freeing vulnerable immigrants as coronavirus cases rise
Hours before the announcement, a federal judge ordered the release of 22 sick immigrants in Pennsylvania, warning of “catastrophic outcomes.” Source
“CBS Evening News” headlines for Tuesday, April 7, 2020
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.” Source
Fundraising for Democratic convention continues amid coronavirus
The Democratic Party still plans special perks for the high-dollar donors if the convention takes place in August. Source
Regeneron CSO discusses possible timeline for COVID-19 treatment
“By the end of the summer, we could be treating hundreds of thousands, if not millions of people,” Yancopoulos said. Source
Watch live: Trump and Coronavirus Task Force give update on COVID-19 response
The death toll from the coronavirus in the U.S. now tops 10,000. Source