President Trump has extended the nationwide shutdown of thousands of businesses until April 30, prolonging social distancing measures. Source
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Restaurants and bars lost a total of $25 billion so far due to coronavirus
With restaurants and bars across the country closed or limited to takeout service, the industry has lost an estimated $25 billion in sales in the first three weeks of March. Adriana Diaz reports. Source
First-hand accounts from health care workers battling coronavirus
On this National Doctors’ Day, there are urgent calls for help from doctors and nurses. Hundreds have caught the virus while treating patients. President Trump said on Monday that he’s considering hazard pay for health care workers. Jonathan Vigliotti reports. Source
Lessons to learn from South Korea’s successful coronavirus fight
While the U.S. and many other nations are still bracing for the worst, South Korea stands in sharp contrast. The rate of the new cases there peaked late last month and are still under 10,000. Fewer than 160 people have died. Ramy Inocencio has a look. Source
Reverend Timothy Cole shares his coronavirus experience
Timothy Cole, the leader of the historic Christ Church in Georgetown joins “CBS Evening News” to discuss being the first person who tested positive for coronavirus in Washington D.C. Source
New York expands hospital capacity as more states lock down
The spread of coronavirus in the U.S. is accelerating. On Monday, a member of President Trump’s task force told governors they are weeks away from hitting the peak in COVID-19 cases. Mola Lenghi has the latest. Source
Trump says nationwide stay-at-home order is “pretty unlikely” at this point
The president also introduced a new coronavirus test from Abbott that takes five minutes to process. Source
State leaders demand medical supplies to fight coronavirus
Despite repeated promises from the Trump administration, there are still shortages of vital supplies needed in the fight against the coronavirus. Local officials are pleading for help as the pandemic threatens to overwhelm states from coast to coast. Paula Reid reports. Source
CBS News mourns loss of colleague Maria Mercader
CBS News has been overwhelmed with grief at the loss of a beloved friend and colleague, Maria Mercader. She is among the victims of COVID-19’s deadly reach. Source
Reverend opens up about his battle with coronavirus
Reverend Tim Cole was the first person in Washington D.C. to be diagnosed with COVID-19. Source