Health officials are warning the country could see a second wave of coronavirus in the fall. CBS News’ Laura Podesta has more on possible therapies for the virus and David Dodd, CEO of GeoVax, joins CBSN to take a closer look at prevention and treatment. Source
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Report: Federal agencies backed W.H.O. before Trump pulled funding
A report published by ProPublica says U.S. federal agencies backed the actions of the World Health Organization before President Trump criticized it and pulled funding last week. ProPublica reporter Yeganeh Torbati joins CBSN to discuss important details revealed in the internal documents. Source
California recommends COVID-19 testing for asymptomatic people as coronavirus death toll soars
An autopsy confirms that two California residents have possibly died from the coronavirus about three weeks earlier from the first coronavirus death in the U.S. This comes as the Golden State wants to ramp up testing for COVID-19. Jamie Yuccas reports. Source
African Americans with underlying health conditions at higher risk for coronavirus infection
African Americans make up under 35% of the population in some Southern states, but 56% have died from the coronavirus. A new study found the virus is having a huge impact on blacks who are obese, diabetic or have hypertesion. Jeff Pegues reports. Source
New model shows most states should not open until end of May
Researchers say most of the U.S. should keep stay-at-home orders until the end of May, later than previously suggested. This comes as protests to reopen the country continue to grow nationwide. Mola Lenghi reports. Source
Teen uses flying lessons to airlift supplies to rural hospitals in need
There’s a remarkable effort underway to airlift supplies to hospitals in remote parts of Virginia so they can fight COVID-19. And you might be surprised by who’s in the cockpit. Kris Van Cleave introduces us to TJ Kim. Source
African Americans are disproportionately affected by coronavirus
In Maryland, black people account for 31% of the population but almost 45% of the probable coronavirus deaths. Source
“CBS Evening News” headlines for Wednesday, April 22, 2020
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.” Source
Understanding the extent of damage COVID-19 does to the body
As the number of coronavirus cases continues to surge worldwide, health experts are learning more about the extent of the damage COVID-19 can do. The lungs have been considered ground zero, but now doctors are finding its reach extends to other organs. Dr. Qanta Ahmed, a New York pulmonologist and intensive care specialist, joined CBSN to break it all down. Source
2020 Daily Trail Markers: COVID-19 may have slowed Biden’s campaign hiring
Several Democratic campaign operatives looking to join the nominee’s campaign said they were told a “hiring freeze” was occurring inside the Biden headquarters after he became the presumptive nominee. Source