Contamination at a lab at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reportedly delayed the rollout of coronavirus testing kits across the country earlier this year. David Willman, investigative reporter for The Washington Post, joined CBSN to discuss the story. Source
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Man dies after allegedly being turned away for COVID-19 test 3 times
A black Detroit family is mourning the loss of a relative who they say was turned away from getting tested for coronavirus three times. Keith Gambrell contacted his cousin, State Representative Karen Whitsett, for help after his stepfather Gary Fowler died. Gambrell said Fowler was showing symptoms of the virus and Gambrell’s mom was later admitted to the hospital with symptoms and put on a ventilator. Jericka Duncan investigates how racial bias could have played into the level of medical attention Fowler received. Source
Atlanta mayor on governor’s decision to start reopening Georgia
Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms joined CBSN Wednesday to discuss the Georgia governor’s decision to start reopening the state’s economy amid the coronavirus pandemic. Watch the interview. Source
Michigan governor urges residents to stay home as some protest
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer is facing protests and pushback from Republicans eager to begin reopening the economy. Jonathan Oosting, Michigan politics reporter for Bridge Magazine, joins CBSN to discuss the latest. Source
Barr compares shutdowns to “house arrest,” threatens legal action
The attorney general called stay-at-home orders “unprecedented burdens on civil liberties.” Source
Canada Goose pledges to no longer use virgin fur
As part of a new pledge to commit to operating sustainably, the company will use reclaimed fur for their products starting in 2022. Source
Kim Kardashian West calls for the release Ohio inmate
Kevin Keith is serving time at Marion Correctional Institution, one of the largest coronavirus hot spots in the country. Source
On Earth Day, Royal Botanic Gardens offer “dose of humility”
“If you abuse the natural world, bad things happen, including bad things to people,” Royal Botanic Gardens Director Richard Deverell said. Source
Cuomo says Michael Bloomberg is helping N.Y. launch testing and tracing program
Cuomo and President Trump met Tuesday at the White House. Source
CDC director fears second wave of coronavirus next flu season
“There’s a possibility that the assault of the virus on our nation next winter will actually be even more difficult than the one we just went through,” CDC Director Robert Redfield said. Source