Growth figures only hint at the coronavirus’s economic impact, with GDP set for a much steeper fall. Source
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Plenty of loopholes in replenished Paycheck Protection Program
A range of larger companies, from ammo makers to kombucha bottlers, remain eligible for small business funds. Source
Quest Diagnostics selling coronavirus antibody test
Consumers can buy the $199 test online, but must then schedule an appointment at a blood-draw center. Source
NFL player joins coronavirus battle as a doctor
“It’s wild to think that just 10 weeks earlier I played in the biggest game in sports,” said Kansas City Chiefs player Laurent Duvernay-Tardif, who is now working at a long-term care facility. Source
Hundreds at funeral spark NYPD response and mayor warning
Hundreds of people gathered in Brooklyn Tuesday evening for a rabbi’s funeral, sparking a stern warning for New York City’s mayor. Source
Coronavirus linked to strokes in younger adults
Doctors report several patients in their 30s and 40s who tested positive for COVID-19 experienced severe strokes. Source
How people on the autism spectrum are navigating pandemic-forced routine disruption
The abrupt disruption to routine caused by the coronavirus pandemic has hit some people especially hard, especially those diagnosed with autism. April is World Autism Month. Jamie Wax shows viewers how some individuals on the autism spectrum are coping, and how the pandemic is highlighting the value of autistic people in the workforce. Source
Report reveals explosive details about cruises sailing during coronavirus threat
New details have emerged about cruise ships continuing to sail despite knowing about the growing global coronavirus threat. The Washington Post reports on how the industry appeared to downplay early warnings and proceeded with normal operations. Post reporter Rosalind Helderman joins CBSN to explain the findings. Source
MTV launches “Punk’d” reboot on Quibi starring Chance the Rapper
MTV announced the return of the popular TV show “Punk’d,” with Chance the Rapper picking up the mantle from former host Ashton Kutcher. The reboot launched on a new streaming service called Quibi, which launched in April and already has nearly three million downloads. Gayle King speaks to Chance and Quibi’s founder, Hollywood executive Jeffrey Katzenberg. Source
Former NAACP head wins special election to fill late Elijah Cummings’ seat
Mfume, 71, was the former head of the NAACP and represented Maryland’s 7th Congressional District from 1987 to 1996. Source