Parts of Europe have begun to slowly lift some coronavirus restrictions, though some people worry the lockdown could be eased too quickly. Denmark reopened schools on Wednesday, with fewer students in a classroom and no touching. Holly Williams spoke to one parent who said it was “lunacy” to expect children to continue social distancing. Source

With many Americans stuck inside and millions out of work, few are spending as much money as they did before the coronavirus pandemic hit. Tony Dokoupil traces the ripple effects of the economic crisis for our series Financial Fallout. He speaks to one woman who has not been able to go to her favorite diner since losing her job, and the owner of that diner, who says her story along with many others’ leads to a lack of cash flow that could potentially mean bankruptcy. Source

The SNL star announced he was taking care of their rent “in the spirit and memory” of his grandmother, who died of COVID-19. Source

In a recent letter sent to the White House coronavirus task force, Association of American Medical Colleges President Dr. David Skorton called for more federal involvement in the COVID-19 testing process. Americans are still having trouble accessing tests, which Skorton says are necessary to understand what the country is “dealing with.” Dr. Tara Narula speaks to Skorton about his warning to the White House. Source

President Trump is holding a call with the governors of all 50 states on Thursday, and is planning to announce a handful of states that can ease social distancing ahead of his own May 1 deadline. However, top health advisers insist that more widespread testing is needed before decisions like that can be made. Paula Reid breaks down the latest information coming from the White House coronavirus task force. Source

President Trump said that the U.S. has passed its peak in the coronavirus pandemic. Also, an executive order from New York Governor Cuomo requires residents to wear masks when outside. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Source

The 6th Fleet said the Russian SU-35 flew within 25 feet of the U.S. P-8A Poseidon plane in an “unsafe” high-speed, inverted maneuver, putting the American “pilots and crew at risk.” Source

They’re part of rising tide of health care professionals protesting having to do their jobs with what they deem inadequate protection. Source

The United States accounts for about 30% of them, with almost 640,000. The disease has killed 137,000 people, including nearly 31,000 in the U.S. Source

Japan declares a nationwide state of emergency as the outbreak there, as in many places across the U.S., continues to grow. Source