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
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Woman, 82, is the first person in N.Y. to die from coronavirus
New York is leading the country in the number of coronavirus cases. Source
Rocket attack hits base housing American troops, Iraq officials say
The attack occurred just days after a similar attack killed three servicemen, including two Americans. Source
Cybercriminals take advantage of coronavirus fears
Cybercriminals are taking advantage of a weary public amid fears over the global coronavirus pandemic. Scammers have created websites offering hard-to-get medical supplies for outrageous prices, and even radio host and conspiracy theorist Alex Jones was ordered to stop selling fake coronavirus cures. Catherine Herridge speaks to security experts at a global operations center about how they are tracking and combating the spike of coronavirus cybercrime. Source
Heart-warming birthday treat captured on police bodycam
One little girl’s first birthday was made all the more special when two Gwinnett County police officers pulled up to her and her mother on the street. When they learned it was her birthday, they drove the pair to buy a cake for the occasion. Don Dahler reports on the sweet story, all captured on police bodycam footage. Source
U.S. expands travel ban to U.K. and Ireland as coronavirus cases top 150,000
Every aspect of modern life is being hit in the response to the coronavirus pandemic. Source
Trump says he took coronavirus test
President Trump said he took the test for the novel coronavirus Friday night, and is awaiting results. Mr. Trump held a press conference with members of the Coronavirus Task Force Saturday, including Vice President Mike Pence, after a task force meeting led by the president. Watch his remarks. Source
Trump says he has taken the coronavirus test
The president spoke after attending a task force meeting. Source
Distilleries are making hand sanitizer to combat coronavirus
Distilleries across the U.S. are using their own alcohol to make hand sanitizer to donate to their communities. Source
What’s included in the coronavirus response package?
The House passed a sweeping coronavirus relief bill that includes free testing and paid sick leave. Source