Many experts predicted at the start of the pandemic that widespread self-isolation would lead to more cases of child abuse. Now, they believe cases are being underreported. Calls to child abuse hotlines have gone down since stay-at-home orders took effect, by around 50% in some states. Jericka Duncan shares the video diaries from child welfare workers around the country who spoke about how the outbreak is putting kids and workers at risk. Source
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Colorado paramedic Paul Cary dies from COVID-19 while volunteering in New York
A Colorado paramedic, who died from the coronavirus after volunteering to help save lives in New York, is being remembered as a hero. Emotional tributes were held Sunday, as the body of 66-year-old Paul Cary was transported home. Before he got sick, Cary had already signed up for another 30 days of service in New York. Jamie Yuccas shares his story. Source
Italy starts returning to normal as daily virus deaths hit a low
Several countries in Europe that were hit hard by the coronavirus are letting stores reopen and giving people more freedom to go out. Italy reported its lowest daily death toll since the pandemic began, and some familiar signs of life are returning. Chris Livesay reports on the return to some normalcy. Source
Public spaces crowded across U.S., despite new virus cases
While there were more than 54,000 new coronavirus cases in the U.S. over the weekend, crowds defied social distancing guidelines to enjoy the nice weather. People gathered in parks in New York City, and on beaches and at businesses across the country. David Begnaud reports on why health officials are concerned about the crowds. Source
Michigan governor says “worst racism” fueled protests
“Some of the outrageousness of what happened at our capitol depicted some of the worst racism and awful parts of our history in this country,” she said. Source
Eye Opener: Race to reopen economy picks up speed
The push to reopen the country’s ailing economy is picking up speed even as the coronavirus outbreak is, according to health experts, far from over. Also, at the Lincoln Memorial, President Trump suggested we’ll have a vaccine by the end of the year. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Source
Supreme Court to stream live oral arguments for first time
The Supreme Court will hear arguments by telephone conference and provide live audio for the press and the public for the first time ever. Source
Woman killed by alligator in South Carolina
Deputies in South Carolina shot and killed an alligator that fatally attacked a woman on Kiawah Island . Source
San Francisco top cop bans “thin blue line” masks
It’s effort to quell flap sparked by officers wearing the masks at a May Day protest. They’re deemed a response to Black Lives Matter movement. Source
Anonymous donor gives $1 million to virus-fighting hospital staff
The funds all go to employees who’ve have worked at Dominican Hospital in Santa Cruz, California at least a year Source