Georgia has reopened its economy giving residents new options to dine out and return to some sort of normalcy. However, coronavirus cases there have jumped 38% and the death toll has increased 51% in the last two weeks. Mark Strassmann has the latest. Source
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Former CIA officer reacts to reports about Kim Jong Un’s health
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un hasn’t been seen in public in over two weeks and rumors are swirling about his health. Jung H. Pak, a former CIA officer and author of “Becoming Kim Jong Un: A Former CIA Officer’s Insights into North Korea’s Enigmatic Young Dictator,” joins CBSN’s Tanya Rivero with analysis. Source
New White House strategy puts testing responsibility on states
President Trump unveils new plan to speed up COVID-19 testing in all 50 states. Each state will receive enough tests each month to screen 2% of their population, but many governors are still pleading for help. Weijia Jiang reports. Source
Challenge continues to find accurate coronavirus antibody tests
Finding out who has been exposed to the coronavirus has been identified as a key to reopening the country. But there are problems. Source
Millions struggle amid delays in stimulus and unemployment
Jessa Lewis, a self-employed single mom, is about to be three months behind in rent. Source
Trump insists “testing is not going to be a problem at all”
The White House guidance provides some assistance to states, but also requires them to forge their own paths. Source
“CBS Evening News” headlines for Monday, April 27, 2020
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.” Source
Watch live: Trump says “testing is not going to be a problem at all”
The White House canceled its 5 p.m White House Coronavirus Task Force briefing, but President Trump will now hold a press conference. Source
LA Lakers got near-$5 million federal small business loan
NBA club said it returned federal small business loan so the money could go to “those most in need.” Source
Q&A: Why contract tracing will be key to fighting the coronavirus
Public health officials say a robust contact tracing system will be crucial to allowing Americans to safely get back to work and school. Source