The rapid spread of the COVID-19 virus has prompted medical researchers worldwide to go on the offense and look for vaccines and treatments. Bill Whitaker reports on some of the leading efforts. Source
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Fed official uncertain how economy will fare during the coronavirus crisis
The former Treasury official who was in charge of the $700 billion government response to the 2008 financial crisis tells 60 Minutes what tools the Federal Reserve can use to combat the economic stress being caused by COVID-19. Scott Pelley reports Source
“We do not want to be diverse”: Why Hungary is paying its citizens to start families
A program in Hungary is offering cash to couples for having kids, but the reasoning for it echoes some of Europe’s darkest chapters. Jon Wertheim reports on the anti-immigrant motivation to “keep Hungary Hungarian.” Source
Abortion in Ohio will continue, despite order to stop
At least five of the state’s six clinics say abortion is essential, time sensitive and there won’t be any interruption of services. Source
Couple holds wedding ceremony on New York City street amid coronavirus outbreak
A couple got married on a nearly empty New York City street amid the coronavirus pandemic. A friend officiated the ceremony from his apartment window. Source
Watch live: Trump and Coronavirus Task Force give update on response
Members of the Coronavirus Task Force are expected to hold a briefing Sunday at 5:30 p.m. ET. Source
Coronavirus updates: COVID-19 dominates Capitol Hill as death toll tops 350 in U.S.
Senator Rand Paul said he has tested positive for COVID-19, making him the first known senator to contract the disease. Source
Alicia Keys reflects on the journey to know herself
Alicia Keys might be the reigning queen of cool. But in the past few years, even as she was rocketing to new heights of fame, the private Alicia Keys was struggling with profound doubts about what she was doing, why she was doing it, and even who she was. Now, the multiple-Grammy-winner has paused for a little self-reflection in a new book (“More Myself: A Journey”) and a new album (“Alicia”), which she discusses with correspondent Tracy Smith. Source
Cuomo says New York hospitals have to increase capacity by 100%
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said Sunday that he is asking hospitals in the state to increase their capacity by 100% and waiving relevant state regulations to allow them to do so. Cuomo said the state might need 110,000 hospital beds, when only 53,000 are currently available. Watch his press conference here. Source
3/22: Anthony Fauci, Gary Cohn, Scott Gottlieb, Richard Pollack, Frederick Smith
Today on “Face the Nation,” fear and frustration grows as the coronavirus pandemic continues to claim more lives around the world. Source