An increase in requests for drugs that could help treat coronavirus has led to a shortage for others who normally rely on the medications. Those with the autoimmune disease Lupus have been hit particularly hard. Carter Evans reports. Source
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Scammers attempting to sell fake home test kits emerge as coronavirus outbreak worsens
Scammers are attempting to take advantage of the coronavirus pandemic. Both online sellers and telemarketers are trying to sell home test kits they falsely claim have FDA approval. Catherine Herridge reports. Source
Americans brace for predicted rise in coronavirus cases
The Surgeon General warned Monday that the coming week will likely see a sharp rise in coronavirus cases. CBS News chief medical correspondent Doctor Jon LaPook joins “CBS Evening News” to discuss what lies ahead and how people can prepare. Source
New York City converting Javits Center into emergency field hospital
New York has been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic, and officials are taking drastic steps to slow down the spread of the virus. The Javits Center in New York City is being converted into a field hospital to combat the shortage of hospital beds, as stay-at-home orders remain in place. Jericka Duncan reports. Source
Senate continues to argue over relief package
Senators on Monday continued to argue over the details of a relief package for Americans during the coronavirus crisis. As stocks continue to plummet and businesses and individuals across the country suffer, the two major parties seem unable to find common ground on how to divvy up nearly $2 trillion. Nancy Cordes reports. Source
Shortage of possible coronavirus treatment puts others at risk
Drugs like remdesivir and hydroxychloroquine are in short supply. Patients who count on them to treat other conditions may not have access. Source
2020 Daily Trail Markers: In-person voting is out in next round of primaries
The April 4 contests in Alaska, Hawaii and Wyoming will be vote by mail. Source
Trump says U.S. “was not built to be shut down,” as coronavirus hurts economy
The Coronavirus Task Force briefs reporters on the federal government’s efforts to combat the coronavirus as negotiations on an economic stimulus package continue on Capitol Hill. Source
Other retailers closing during pandemic — not Hobby Lobby
Arts-and-crafts retailer continues to operate in states that haven’t ordered non-essential businesses to shutter. Source
Track team runs virtual “relay” from separate self-quarantines
A girl’s high school track team from New York stayed connected during the coronavirus outbreak by “passing the baton” in a “relay” between their separate self-quarantines. Source