The House passed the $2 trillion coronavirus bill on Friday with bipartisan support, following a unanimous vote in the Senate. Hours later, President Trump signed it into law. Paula Reid reports. Source
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Italian hospital modifying scuba masks to replace ventilators
With ventilators running low, a desperate hospital in northern Italy has a new idea: modified scuba masks. Chris Livesay reports. Source
90-year-old coronavirus survivor shares her story
A Seattle woman recovers from coronavirus despite a dire prognosis. Jonathan Vigliotti reports. Source
New Orleans, Chicago, and Detroit likely to see conditions worsen next week, Surgeon General says
U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams told CBS News that New Orleans, Chicago and Detroit are likely to see conditions worsen next week. The National Guard could be called in to set up beds in Illinois and Michigan. Dean Reynolds reports. Source
U.S. hospitals struggle to treat coronavirus patients
The healthcare system in the U.S. is struggling to treat some coronavirus patients. Hundreds of healthcare workers have tested positive for the virus, and supplies are beginning to run low in some areas. Mola Lenghi reports. Source
India unveils aid package amid coronavirus lockdown
“We do not want anyone to remain hungry,” said India’s finance minister. Source
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Trump signs coronavirus relief bill
Speaking on livestream on Friday, Biden praised the president for invoking the Defense Production Act. Source
“Kindness 101”: Children write letters to heroes
Some kids went straight to the phone to thank the pharmacists and the fire chiefs and the nurses tending to grandparents in memory care. Others used sidewalk chalk to thank their mail carriers. Source
Texas attorney general says gun stores are “essential”
Texas has not declared a statewide stay-at-home order, but many local jurisdictions have issued them. Source
Walmart reports increased sales for tops — but not pants
People stuck at home are still getting dressed for work but only from the waist up. Source