The comparison comes after the White House on Tuesday projected at least 100,000 deaths from COVID-19 in the U.S. Source
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Germany’s low coronavirus death rate
Like a number of European countries, Germany has been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic. There’s more than 72,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the country, but fewer than 800 people have died. That’s far less than the thousands who have died in Italy and Spain. CBS News journalist Anna Noryskiewicz joined CBSN with more on what could be contributing to Germany’s low mortality rate. Source
Protesters show up at packed Louisiana church
A defiant pastor Tony Spell presided over another service at the Life Tabernacle Church despite being charged with violating the state’s virus-prompted gatherings ban. Some protesters showed they thought he was out of line. Lester Duhe of WAFB-TV reports. Source
2 dead, dozens have COVID-19 at California nursing home
Six staff members at a care facility in Yucaipa, east of Los Angeles, also tested positive for the coronavirus. Testing of all residents and workers was continuing. KCAL’s Nicole Comstock reports. Source
U.K. family spreads joy with virus lockdown version of a Broadway hit
The six members of England’s Marsh family may be stuck at home together, but they’re trying not to lose their sense of humor, and it’s helping others through a crisis. Source
White House warns 100,000 to 240,000 Americans could die in coronavirus pandemic
President Trump is telling Americans to prepare for a “very painful” two-week period as the coronavirus death toll continues to climb. CBS News White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joins CBSN to talk about the latest. Source
Over 4,000 pounds of drugs found in tunnel under border
The drug bust happened after agents found a 2,000-foot-long underground tunnel that extended from a warehouse in Tijuana to San Diego. Source
Dog delivers groceries to quarantined neighbor
A golden retriever in Colorado is helping his elderly neighbor practice social distancing by picking up her shopping list, giving it to his owner, and then delivering her bags of groceries. Source
It’s the first of the month. Do you need to pay rent?
With millions more people out of work, many states are freezing evictions. But that doesn’t mean free rent. Source
28 Texas spring breakers test positive for coronavirus
A group of 70 young adults from Texas traveled to Mexico – now the health department is investigating. Source