Queen Elizabeth II’s eldest son was diagnosed with coronavirus after being tested on Monday. Prince Charles’ office announced the senior royal was only experiencing mild symptoms, and was not bedridden while he was self-isolating with the Duchess of Cornwall on their royal estate in Scotland. The prince’s spokesperson said it was not possible to know how he caught the virus, though his last public engagements were two weeks prior. Roxana Saberi reports on the new development. Source
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What doctors are learning from recovering coronavirus patients
As more coronavirus cases are reported in the U.S., doctors are hoping stories of recovery could help them learn more about how to treat the disease. Dr. David Agus joins “CBS This Morning” to explain what the road to recovery looks like and how doctors can use that information to help future cases. Source
Inside New York ERs: “Like sending a soldier into war”
New York City’s hospitals have become the war-zone-like epicenter of the nation’s coronavirus crisis. Source
States scramble to set up makeshift hospitals ahead of pandemic’s peak
New York health officials say they’re in a race against time as coronavirus cases skyrocket in New York City, the country’s pandemic epicenter. The state has 53,000 hospital beds, but expects to need 140,000 when the virus peaks. In Seattle, a soccer field is being converted into a makeshift hospital to help with basic care as Washington state hospitals prioritize COVID-19 patients. Jonathan Vigliotti reports on how cities around the country are preparing for the onslaught of cases. Source
Doctors, nurses being called out of retirement to fight coronavirus
Doctors and nurses are being called out of retirement to help colleagues who report being understaffed and underprepared to deal with the worst of the coronavirus pandemic. Dr. Tara Narula speaks to Michele Pedicone, a respiratory therapist teaching at Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, who is now returning to her practice to aid the coronavirus effort. Source
Doctor explains U.S.’s astronomical increase in coronavirus cases
The country has seen a spike in coronavirus cases as states scramble to ready hospitals for the oncoming wave of patients. Dr. Jon LaPook attributed the exponential increase to the U.S.’s delay in testing, adding that the country needs to get to a point at which increasing numbers reflect 24-hour changes rather than days-long windows. He joins “CBS This Morning” to break down why U.S. cases are piling up so quickly. Source
Medical staff wear “Halloween costumes” due to lack of proper protective gear
As the coronavirus pandemic worsens, emergency room staff say they will soon run out of supplies. Hospitals around the country plead for more ventilators as nurses and doctors find significant shortages in protective gear such as masks and gloves. Reena Ninan speaks to Dr. Gillian Schmitz, vice president of the American College of Emergency Physicians, who said some health care workers have resorted to wearing ski goggles and “Halloween costumes” on their faces. Source
Watch live: Coronavirus Task Force gives updates on COVID-19 response
The White House and Senate leaders of both parties have agreed on a sweeping $2 trillion financial relief package to help American workers, businesses and the severely strained health care system survive the virus outbreak. Source
What’s inside the Senate’s massive coronavirus relief bill?
The Senate has reached a bipartisan agreement on a historic relief package for those suffering the economic effects of the coronavirus pandemic. The massive bill includes $2 trillion for workers and businesses, as well as people who have already lost their jobs. Nancy Cordes breaks down the contents of the massive stimulus bill. Source
Eye Opener: Trump hopes pandemic precautions will end by Easter
President Trump said he hopes the U.S. economy will be up and running again by Easter. Also, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo pleads for federal help as the state remains the U.S.’s coronavirus epicenter. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Source