In Washington, D.C., a vote could come soon on a $2 trillion dollar lifeline to struggling workers and companies. Nancy Cordes has the latest on Capitol Hill. Source
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Hospitals in the South overwhelmed by spike of coronavirus cases
The pandemic is spreading rapidly in the South and hospitals are becoming overwhelmed. Louisiana, Florida and Georgia are seeing an alarming rise in those infected by COVID-19. Health officials say large public events like spring break and Mardi Gras are partly to blame. Omar Vilafranca reports. Source
Biden warns Trump not to raise hopes on early end to coronavirus restrictions
Eager to sound optimistic, President Trump again pointed to Easter as a COVID-19 turning point. Meanwhile, his likely opponent in the fall, Joe Biden tells CBS News that Mr. Trump is wrong to raise hopes of an early end to restrictions. Major Garrett reports. Source
Atlanta hospitals overwhelmed by coronavirus patients
At all of Atlanta’s four major hospitals, every ICU bed is taken. Source
ICU units are at “full capacity,” Atlanta mayor warns
Patients with COVID-19 are being quarantined wherever hospitals have been finding space. The amount of stress is not just based on capacity or lack of supplies, but on the individuals taking care of their patients. Mark Strassmann reports. Source
Southern states face spike in coronavirus cases
Louisiana, Florida and Georgia are facing alarming spikes, with more than 4,700 cases and 125 deaths in those states alone. Source
U.S. could lose 14 million jobs: Are we entering a depression?
As layoffs pile up, one Fed estimate said the unemployment rate could top 30% by summer, higher than it was in 1930s. Source
Texas sued over coronavirus abortion ban
“This [ban] will place lives in jeopardy,” said Alexis McGill Johnson, Planned Parenthood’s leader. Source
Mnuchin says stimulus package will keep economy running for 3 months
The White House and bipartisan Senate leaders have agreed on a sweeping $2 trillion financial relief package to help workers, businesses and the strained health care system survive the pandemic. Source
In virus lockdown, families mourn from a distance
Irish funerals are normally social affairs filled with tears, laughter and stories – but lockdowns and social distancing have suddenly changed things. Source