The virus has sickened more than 2.2 million people worldwide. Source
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Vehicles to ventilators, Ford & GM take on coronavirus
Ford and GM converted factories to produce medical supplies and ventilators when the coronavirus pandemic began. Source
Protecting the U.S. military from coronavirus
The U.S. military is changing its procedures and training to combat the spread of COVID-19. David Martin reports on what’s being done to protect those keeping the country safe. Source
Single mom laid off due to coronavirus finds way to help neighbors in need
60 Minutes met Alysha Navarro earlier this month after she had been laid off from her restaurant job at Melba’s in New York City. The 30-year-old said she received $500 from viewers who reached out after hearing her story, and she found a way to share most of it with others. Source
New study says coronavirus detected on tiny particles of air pollution
As the debate rages worldwide about when to send people back to work, a new report says COVID-19 could be even more contagious than previously believed. It’s been detected on tiny particles of air pollution called particle matter, especially high in industrial areas. Chris Livesay reports. Source
How coronavirus has affected the airline industry
The airline industry has gotten a $61 billion lifeline from the federal government. But their future might be forever changed by the coronavirus pandemic. Kris Van Cleave reports. Source
Ford & GM pivot production to fight pandemic
GM’s Mary Barra and Ford’s Bill Ford tell 60 Minutes why the coronavirus pandemic highlights the importance of domestic production. Source
Outbreak Science: Using artificial intelligence to track the coronavirus pandemic
On New Year’s Eve, a small company in Canada was among the first to raise the alarm about an infectious disease outbreak. Its computer algorithm calculated where the virus might spread next. The technology could change the way we fight another contagion. Bill Whitaker reports. Source
How is the coronavirus pandemic changing America’s military?
The U.S. military is changing its procedures and training to combat the spread of COVID-19. David Martin reports on what’s being done to protect those keeping the country safe. Source
How GM and Ford switched from building vehicles to making medical supplies
America’s two biggest carmakers aren’t rolling sedans off their assembly lines right now, they’re churning out ventilators. And they’re doing it with new practices that prioritize keeping workers safe. Norah O’Donnell reports. Source