Newsom said there will be “two weeks supplemental sick leave for workers who have been exposed or have been quarantined by local or state officials.” Source
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Top House Democrat recommends allowing remote voting
Chairman Jim McGovern recommended voting by proxy, where a member would cast a vote on behalf of another Source
José Andrés serving free meals amid pandemic
The renowned chef says “the solution has to be now” when it comes to addressing food shortages caused by the pandemic. Anderson Cooper reports on how Andrés’ organization has served nearly 2 million free meals in more than 50 American cities, Sunday on 60 Minutes. Source
“There’s no 100% risk-free way” out of shutdown, doctor says
“There’s no 100% risk-free way of easing up on the current physical distancing restrictions. It’s just not possible,” Dr. Shoshana Ungerleider said. Source
Lawmakers join bipartisan White House task force on reopening economy
The White House has tapped a bipartisan group of lawmakers to serve on a task force to reopen the economy. Source
Democratic challengers outraise Republican senators in key races
Democratic Senate hopefuls outraised GOP incumbents in key battleground races in first quarter, but most GOP Senators still have cash advantage. Source
Hospitals and labs continue to face coronavirus test shortages and backlogs
Hospitals and laboratories across the U.S. are still reporting COVID-19 test shortages and backlogs. Internal medicine physician Dr. Shoshana Ungerleider joined CBSN to discuss what types of problems we could face if testing is not ramped up quick enough. Source
WWII veteran raises staggering sum for Britain’s battered health workers
Ahead of his 100th birthday, Captain Tom Moore set out to raise about $1,000 for the U.K. National Health Service as it battles the coronavirus, but he struck a chord with a public eager to help. As CBS News’ Charlie D’Agata reports, he’s become a hero and an inspiration — and raised a staggering sum of money in the process. Source
N.J. governor “outraged” that bodies were “allowed to pile up” at nursing home
The governor said he is “outraged that bodies of the dead were allowed to pile-up in a makeshift morgue.” Source
WWII vet raises staggering sum for Britain’s battered health workers
Captain Tom Moore set out to raise about $1,000 for the U.K. National Health Service, but he struck a chord with a public eager to help. Source