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U.K. begins human trials for coronavirus vaccine

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

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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

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