When she had to cancel her 2-year-old son’s birthday trip to the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago, a Michigan mom decided she still wanted to give him a fun experience. So, she created an at-home aquarium for him using arts and crafts, completely transforming her home for his quarantine birthday party. Source
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Governors plead with Trump over supplying more coronavirus test kits
The desperate scramble for tests, masks and other gear in the fight against coronavirus has pitted states against each other and even the federal government. This comes as governors are dealing with protesters demanding an end to stay-at-home orders, even as new hot spots emerge in major cities. Weijia Jiang reports. Source
Stay-at-home order protests continue as states ease coronavirus guidelines
Several states are announcing their plans to reopen their economies in the coming days following a string of protests from conservative groups. This comes as coronavirus cases continue to mount nationwide. More than 40,000 have died across the country due to the virus. Janet Shamlian reports. Source
Trump says Cuomo will visit Oval Office on Tuesday
The Coronavirus Task Force holds a briefing at the White House. Source
Emergency room doctors facing pay cuts and understaffing
One ER doctor said her hours were cut by about 50% and that she now is the only ER doctor during her shifts, leaving her responsible for up to 40 beds. Source
Concerns raised over coronavirus antibody tests as states eye reopening
Health officials say blood tests to determine whether someone has developed antibodies against coronavirus are key to reopening the economy. But researchers at Harvard say the U.S. needs to nearly triple the current rate of testing while concerns about the accuracy of these tests continue to pile up. Mola Lenghi has the latest. Source
Broadway performer on a quest to spread joy in his neighborhood
Brian Stokes Mitchell, one of Broadway’s leading men, has a new role. He performs every evening to lift the spirits of a city forced “to bear with unbearable sorrow.” Jim Axelrod has his story. Source
Democratic governors ask White House for help on protesters
Vice President Mike Pence said Sunday he would be speaking to all 50 governors on Monday to discuss testing and reopening the states. Source
Big banks “prioritized greed” in small business aid, lawsuits say
JPMorgan Chase small business client said he applied for loan first day it was available, but money was never approved. Source
Concerns rise over accuracy of coronavirus antibody testing
High demand has spawned dozens of tests onto the market and the FDA is being criticized for favoring speed over accuracy, allowing too many to be sold without regulation. Source