“CBS This Morning” co-host Gayle King spoke to global superstar Maluma, also known as Juan Luis Arias, about how he’s helping his native country Colombia battle the coronavirus, why he doesn’t intend to release his music in English and what it means to be the only artist performing in Spanish in the upcoming Global Citizen special, “One World: Together At Home,” airing on CBS Saturday, April 18 at 8 p.m. ET. Source
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China raises Wuhan virus death toll 50%
Chinese officials say mistakes and miscalculations led to an under-counting of deaths in the city at the epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic. CBS News’ Ramy Inocencio reports. Source
Italian police probe nursing home with 190 reported COVID-19 deaths
Investigation also involves other care homes in coronavirus-hit northern Italy, where directors are suspected of culpable negligence. Source
Gilead stock surges as market rallies behind remdesivir drug
Stocks spiked amid hopes the U.S. economy could reopen and promising early results for a remdesivir drug trial. Source
China hikes official Wuhan coronavirus death toll by 50%
Officials are blaming “late or missed reporting” and overwhelmed health workers for the hike, but under mounting pressure from Washington, Beijing insists there was no cover-up. Source
Coronavirus updates: As some in EU find respite, U.K.’s COVID-19 toll soars
The disease has killed more than 146,000 people globally, and while China and some hard-hit European nations are easing restrictions, Britain is struggling. Source
60 Minutes reports on the Japanese art of Kabuki
Our cameras capture the pageantry of Japan’s centuries-old theater art marked by elaborate make-up and stylized dances. See the full report, Sunday. Source
Global Citizen’s virtual music festival airs Saturday
Global Citizen is broadcasting its virtual festival on Saturday, with stars such as Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello performing while practicing social isolation to raise money for WHO’s pandemic response. “CBS This Morning” co-host Gayle King speaks to Maluma, a Colombian performer and social media sensation, about the importance of Saturday’s concert. Source
Navajo Nation battles to contain coronavirus
Navajo officials are scrambling to slow the curve as the coronavirus continues to spread through the nation’s largest Native American reservation. As of Wednesday, the Navajo Department of Health reported 921 positive cases COVID-19 and 38 deaths. Simon Romero, a national correspondent at The New York Times, joined CBSN to discuss the way Navajo leaders are responding to the pandemic. Source
Drivers caught speeding over 100 mph nationwide during lockdown
California’s average speed is up 30%. New York City saw speed camera tickets in March more than double. Source