The coronavirus pandemic has drastically shifted everyday lives already, with millions changing the way they work, socialize and get life-saving information. David Begnaud speaks to adults and teens around the country about how they are handling the pandemic, including one CBS News Radio colleague who said his family was not able to be by his mother’s side when she died of natural causes due to new nursing home guidance preventing visitors in most circumstances. Source
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Doctor separates coronavirus fact from fiction
With thousands of confirmed coronavirus cases throughout the U.S. and millions more affected by state and local governments’ efforts to contain the disease’s spread, many are in danger of falling victim to misinformation while scrambling to stay safe. Dr. David Agus joins “CBS This Morning” to separate some of the most damaging myths from the truth people should know. Source
Coronavirus study shows U.S. is not ready for worst scenario
A new data projection of the U.S’s best-case coronavirus scenario, where 20% of adults are infected over 18 months, paints a picture of strained hospitals operating at 95% capacity. The very worst-case scenario, with 60% infected over a six-month span, would mean the U.S. could need more than seven times the number of available hospital beds than it currently has. Anna Werner breaks down the study and speaks to experts about the implications of the road the country is currently on. Source
Virus data projections paint grim picture for U.S. hospitals
“Doctors and hospitals are going to be forced to make decisions they didn’t go into medicine for,” Ornstein predicted. “And essentially, that’s going to be relegating some patients to death” in the case of strained resources. Source
Health care workers plead for safer measures when treating coronavirus
Several health care workers have already been infected with the coronavirus with at least two doctors in critical condition. Medical workers tell CBS News they are worried that they cannot fight the coronavirus safely at the current time, and that they are concerned for their own safety as well as for patients. Dr. Tara Narula joins “CBS This Morning” to talk about the concerns of people fighting the disease on the front lines. Source
Congress considers trillion dollar coronavirus bailout
Congress is considering the biggest bailout in U.S. history to rescue the economy from the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. The trillion-dollar stimulus package could put money back in the pockets of Americans while a new poll shows that nearly one in five households have lost work because of the pandemic. Nancy Cordes breaks down how the economic package could affect everyday people. Source
States begin rolling out extreme measures to contain coronavirus
States across the country are racing to contain the coronavirus pandemic as the nation’s top infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci warned Americans that the outbreaks will not be over any time soon. In Las Vegas, all non-essential business has shut down, leaving its famed casinos empty. New York City saw its reported coronavirus cases surge past 900 on Tuesday as the mayor and governor gave conflicting statements. Mola Lenghi reports on how the rest of the country is hunkering down and bracing for the illness. Source
Eye Opener: Millions of Americans urged to stay home amid pandemic
Millions are told to stay home as the government considers a trillion-dollar stimulus plan to boost the economy. Also, Joe Biden got a big boost from Tuesday’s three primary elections. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Source
Will coronavirus die off in summer? An expert weighs in
Will warmer, more humid temperatures affect the spread of the virus? CBS News spoke to a top expert on infectious disease transmission about what we know and don’t know. Source
Katy Perry did not copy hit song from Christian rap, judge rules
Judge rules disputed section of the rap song, “Joyful Noise” by rapper Marcus Gray was not distinctive enough to be protected by copyright as the jury found. Source