The U.K. has begun the first human trials of a coronavirus vaccine as several countries race to find a way to fight the illness, which has killed over 191,000 people worldwide. Imtiaz Tyab takes a look at the highly anticipated study. Source
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Laid-off Boeing workers share their heartbreaking stories
CBS News followed four Kansas aerospace workers who were laid off when Boeing suspended production of the 737 Max jet, with their job hunt only growing more difficult after the coronavirus pandemic hit. One man who spoke to Kris Van Cleave said his situation was so dire that he may have to choose between insulin to treat his diabetes and food for his children. Source
All eyes on Georgia as pandemic restrictions begin to be lifted
Georgia Republican Representative Doug Collins questions his GOP Governor Brian Kemp’s move to open some businesses Friday, as the country tensely watches what happens to the state on the first day of lifting lockdown restrictions. In New York, where hospitalizations are down, Governor Cuomo condemned Senator Mitch McConnell’s suggestion that states could declare bankruptcy rather than get a federal bailout. Mark Strassmann looks at several states around the country to see how they are handling the pandemic. Source
Trump speculates about injecting disinfectants to treat COVID-19
Medical community was quick to shoot down the idea, pointING out its dangers. Source
Coronavirus updates: Trump floats untested treatments as U.S. toll nears 50K
President Trump continues discussing scientifically untested possible remedies as America’s COVID-19 death toll soars. Source
Federal judge blocks Calif. ammunition purchase background checks
He said the new law “misfires” and the “Second Amendment rights of California citizens have been gravely injured. Source
Jace Prescott, brother of Dallas Cowboys QB, dead at 31
Jace was the middle of three Prescott brothers. All recently filmed a commercial together for Campbell’s soup. Source
Coronavirus updates from April 23, 2020
A “deeply concerning picture” about COVID-19 in long-term care facilities has emerged in recent weeks, according to the World Health Organization’s Europe director. Source
Restaurant owner and Trump appointee: Social distancing isn’t practical
“The people making policy on this obviously haven’t been in the business,” Washburne told CBS News’ Major Garrett. Source
Poll of Latinos finds only about half would vote for Biden
A new poll of Latinos nationwide indicates Trump’s ability to dominate news coverage of the coronavirus pandemic is playing to his advantage with the largest bloc of minority voters. Source