Actor and activist Sean Penn has joined the fight against the coronavirus with his nonprofit, CORE. The group have been helping manage free drive-through COVID-19 test sites and giving out free test kits in California, and announced new sites in New Orleans, Atlanta and Detroit — all areas that have been underserved and particularly hard-hit by the pandemic. Penn speaks to Jamie Yuccas about why he is mobilizing on the front lines. Source
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Businesses hope thermal imaging cameras will be key to safe reopening
Thermal imaging cameras are the latest devices businesses hope will help reopen the economy while keeping people safe from the threat of COVID-19. The cameras are used to scan temperature from a safe distance, and if a fever — a common coronavirus symptom — is detected, the company could require further screening or deny the person entry altogether. Jericka Duncan examines the technology for our series The New Normal. Wired editor-in-chief Nick Thompson also joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss how this technology can be implemented and what it would look life for Americans and businesses. Source
Should airplane passengers have to wear masks?
One public health expert doesn’t know “why on earth” every airline wouldn’t implement the rule for everyone onboard. Source
Thermal imaging could be used to deny entry into businesses
“What we’re seeing is there will be a new normal that will involve thermal screening as a frontline tool,” Chris Bainter, director of global business development at FLIR Systems, said. Source
Watch live: President Trump meets with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
Mr. Trump and DeSantis are set to meet in the Oval Office at 11 a.m. Eastern Source
Dog is apparently first in U.S. to test positive for the coronavirus
The pug is part of a Chapel Hill, North Carolina family taking part in a study at Duke. Three other family members also tested positive. Source
Pentagon officially releases UFO videos
The Pentagon has released three videos of what it has officially called “unidentified areal phenomena.” The videos, taken by military pilots, were leaked in 2017 and released by the Pentagon after their veracity was confirmed by the Navy in September. Source
Target sees online sales grow by over 275% in April
Retail giant Target has kept its nearly 2,000 stories open across the U.S., continuously changing how it operates to keep employees and customers safe during the coronavirus pandemic. The company says its online sales have increased over 275% in the month of April. Target CEO Brian Cornell joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the safety protocols in the stores and how he is addressing concerns from workers. Source
Thermal imaging could used to deny entry into businesses
“What we’re seeing is there will be a new normal that will involve thermal screening as a frontline tool,” Chris Bainter, director of global business development at FLIR Systems, said. Source
Pentagon’s DARPA races to find “temporary fix” to COVID-19
A Pentagon agency known as DARPA is hunting for the three most potent antibodies to combat COVID-19. The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency set an ambitious goal three years ago, to stop a disease outbreak in just 60 days. Catherine Herridge goes inside the innovative agency as they ready for clinical trials. Source