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
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Coronavirus fears could lead to US blood supply shortage
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
Telethon raises over a million dollars for Nashville tornado relief
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
Breaking down coronavirus’ effect on financial markets
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
Apple closes all stores outside China over coronavirus
The company said stores in China will now reopen. Source
House passes sweeping coronavirus relief bill
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
Eye Opener: Trump declares national emergency over coronavirus
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
Europe becomes new coronavirus epicenter
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
How to watch the Democratic debate between Biden and Sanders
Sunday’s debate was moved from Arizona to Washington, D.C., due to concerns about the coronavirus. Source
Public spaces, grocery stores empty amid coronavirus fears
While the federal government works towards a solution, the coronavirus pandemic continues to disrupt daily life. Overnight, Apple said it would close all of its retail stores in the United States and around the world outside of China until March 27. Meanwhile, people practicing social distancing as a precaution has led to empty public spaces through the country. Michael George reports on how hard-hit New Rochelle is handling life under the new normal. Source