Almost 1 million people have contracted the disease in the U.S., where both deaths and infections continue to rise at a worrisome rate. Source
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Nick Cordero’s “Waitress” co-stars sing to support his COVID recovery
“That’s what we’re all clinging on to — the positive energy is what’s going to wake him up,” said Cordero’s friend Richard H. Blake. Source
Royal Caribbean seeks trademarks its own face mask: “Seaface”
The “sanitary masks for virus isolation purposes” comes as the cruise industry grapples with the pandemic. Source
El Salvador authorizes use of “lethal force” against gangs
“We are going to make all those gang members who committed those murders to regret making that decision their entire lives,” said El Salvador’s president. Source
Watch live: Trump to hold news conference on coronavirus response
The White House canceled its 5 p.m White House Coronavirus Task Force briefing, but President Trump will now hold a press conference. Source
Surge in domestic violence during UK lockdown,and some say worst is yet to come
Over 4000 domestic abuse arrests have been made in London since the country’s lockdown began, and British lawmakers are calling for more funding. CBS News’ Haley Ott has more. Source
Coronavirus pandemic tests U.S. military planning
U.S. Northern Command head General Terrence O’Shaughnessy on COVID-19 battle: “No plan ever survives first contact with the enemy.” Source
Battle rages over abortion laws in Poland
The coronavirus lockdown couldn’t keep thousands of people from taking to the streets in Poland to protest government efforts to tighten what are already some of the most restrictive abortion laws in Europe. Anna Noryskiewicz has the story. Source
Joe Biden urged to pick black woman as running mate, as Nancy Pelosi announces endorsement
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi officially backed Joe Biden for president Monday. And more than 200 black women penned an open letter calling for Biden to choose a black woman for vice president. CBS News campaign reporters Tim Perry and LaCrai Mitchell joined CBSN to explain why those leaders say it’s time to have black women in leadership positions and how it will change the Democratic Party. Source
As unemployment soars, here’s who is taking biggest hits
As the coronavirus spreads, up to a quarter of U.S. workers have applied for jobless aid in the worst-off states. Source