One worker at Washington State facility says, “it’s like we’re doing a suicide mission” Source
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Amid coronavirus restrictions, China arrests Hong Kong protest leaders
The U.S. is criticizing China for detaining 15 leaders of Hong Kong’s protest movement amid the coronavirus pandemic. Holly Williams speaks to a professor who says the virus crisis provided an opportunity for the crackdown. Source
Mitch Albom writes new story to raise money for COVID-19 relief
Albom is publishing one chapter online every week, and it’s free to read. Source
Supreme Court: Criminal juries must be unanimous to convict
Louisiana and Oregon were the only two states that allowed for non-unanimous convictions for some crimes. Source
Why contact tracing could be a “hard sell” for Americans
While city, county and state health departments are coordinating efforts, there have been strong calls for a national program Source
Mitch Albom on new story “Human Touch” and raising awareness for COVID-19 relief
Author Mitch Albom is writing a new story to raise awareness for coronavirus relief in his native city, Detroit. His popular books include “Tuesdays With Morrie” and “The Five People You Meet In Heaven.” Human Touch,” is free, and he is publishing one chapter online every week. Albom joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the endeavor. Source
Illustrator Kadir Nelson spreads hope during pandemic
A celebrated artist is using his talents to spread a message of hope during the pandemic. Award-winning illustrator Kadir Nelson is known for painting African-American icons who have inspired him, including Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., baseball star Jackie Robinson and Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm. Lee Cowan shares how Nelson is now taking inspiration from other heroes. Source
CBS News correspondent Seth Doane on his coronavirus recovery
Last month, CBS News foreign correspondent Seth Doane shared his experience testing positive for coronavirus. He was quarantined in Rome with his husband, Andrea, and is now feeling better. He joins “CBS This Morning” after getting his second negative test result. Source
Gretchen Rubin on how to use quarantine to invest in your career
Most American businesses are closed and 22 million people have filed for unemployment. Many wonder what the economy and workforce will look like when the country reopens. New York Times bestselling author Gretchen Rubin joins “CBS This morning” with some tips on how to invest in your professional future. Source
Plasma therapy shows some promise for coronavirus patients
Researchers hope plasma from coronavirus survivors may help cure seriously ill patients. Dr. Tara Narula speaks with some families who have turned to plasma therapy when all else failed. This type of therapy for the coronavirus is still experimental and clinical trials are underway. Source