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CBSN Originals: Seeking viewers’ stories

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact all parts of our lives, CBSN Originals is looking to make sense of the long-term effects, and we want to chronicle that journey with self-shot videos of everything from daily routines to the greatest challenges on the frontlines. Reach out to us at originals@cbsi.com with any videos or stories related to your experiences with COVID-19, and a producer will respond with more details. Source

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Andrea Bocelli on his “Amazing Grace” performance, the power of music

Acclaimed singer and songwriter Andrea Bocelli performed “Amazing Grace” and other spiritual songs in an Easter prayer at Milan’s Duomo on Sunday. The Italian tenor sang without an audience, in accordance with government regulations for social distancing. More than 25 million people worldwide have watched the performance on YouTube. Bocelli joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the impact music can have during the coronavirus pandemic. Source

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How countries have informed the public about the coronavirus

Keeping billions of people informed about how not to spread the coronavirus has been an unprecedented challenge around the world. Many countries are approaching it with creative public service announcements. Vladimir Duthiers reports on the different ways countries have gotten the message out. Source

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Coronavirus pandemic puts strain on food banks

Feeding America, the nation’s largest network of food banks, reported a 98% increase in demand during the coronavirus pandemic. Thousands have been forced to wait for hours in long lines at food banks across the country and some have gone hungry. Janet Shamlian reports on how some food pantries in rural America have had to close. Source

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Tim Scott on disparities in coronavirus death rates

South Carolina Senator Tim Scott is calling on the Trump administration to monitor the impact of the coronavirus on communities of color. Scott joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the disproportionate COVID-19 death rate among black Americans. Source

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