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Child abuse may be underreported during coronavirus lockdowns, welfare workers say

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

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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

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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

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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

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