As President Trump declares a national emergency over the coronavirus pandemic, state and local governments around the country have implemented restrictions and precautions in an effort to contain the spread of the disease. The federal government is working with private research labs to develop tests quickly. Dr. David Agus joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to talk about the country’s progress so far. Source

Coronavirus, recently declared a pandemic, is one of two currently ongoing in the world – the other being HIV/AIDS. Throughout history, pandemics have frightened the public and taken millions of lives. There has been Spanish flu, smallpox, typhus, tuberculosis and more. “CBS This Morning: Saturday” co-host Jeff Glor examines the history behind these global threats. Source

Areas of particular concern are states where with large outbreaks, where blood drives are being called off due to people generally choosing to avoid congregating. Source

The coronavirus pandemic could pose a threat to the nation’s blood supply as blood drives around the U.S. are being canceled along with other large gatherings. The Red Cross has asked healthy, eligible people to step up and donate to avoid shortages. Chris Martinez speaks to a blood donor and a Red Cross executive about how they hope to avoid a national blood shortage. Source

Nashville is still reeling from the deadly tornadoes that plowed through the area on March 3. Parts of the city will take months to rebuild, but thanks to stars like Garth Brooks and Taylor Swift, they’ll have help. Recording artists and musicians took part in a telethon that raised at least $1.5 million for the relief effort. Don Dahler reports on how the city is recovering. Source

The stock market had an intense upswing on Friday after President Trump’s emergency declaration. Stocks finished up almost 2,000 points, the biggest one-day percentage gain since the 2008 financial crisis. The record finish comes just a day after the biggest one-day loss since 1987. Yahoo Finance Editor-in-Chief Andy Serwer joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to interpret the markets’ volatile swings. Source

The company said stores in China will now reopen. Source

After weeks of downplaying the coronavirus, President Trump declared it a national emergency on Friday. The move potentially frees up to $50 billion in funds to combat it. The president floated a potential plan for drive-thru coronavirus testing while also denying responsibility for the government’s slow roll out of testing kits. Ben Tracy reports from the nation’s capital where the House also passed a sweeping coronavirus relief bill. Source

President Trump has declared a national emergency over the coronavirus pandemic, potentially freeing up $50 billion to help combat the public health crisis. Also, singer R-Kelly is facing new federal charges. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Source

Starting midnight on Saturday, President Trump’s travel ban began preventing entry for those traveling from 26 European countries, not including Americans returning home. Europe is now the epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic with cases popping up across the continent. The entire country of Italy remains under quarantine, while Norway urged citizens against all foreign travel and called on those abroad to come home. Ian Lee reports from London on how the continent is dealing with the surge of coronavirus cases. Source