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Doctor explains U.S.’s astronomical increase in coronavirus cases

The country has seen a spike in coronavirus cases as states scramble to ready hospitals for the oncoming wave of patients. Dr. Jon LaPook attributed the exponential increase to the U.S.’s delay in testing, adding that the country needs to get to a point at which increasing numbers reflect 24-hour changes rather than days-long windows. He joins “CBS This Morning” to break down why U.S. cases are piling up so quickly. Source

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Medical staff wear “Halloween costumes” due to lack of proper protective gear

As the coronavirus pandemic worsens, emergency room staff say they will soon run out of supplies. Hospitals around the country plead for more ventilators as nurses and doctors find significant shortages in protective gear such as masks and gloves. Reena Ninan speaks to Dr. Gillian Schmitz, vice president of the American College of Emergency Physicians, who said some health care workers have resorted to wearing ski goggles and “Halloween costumes” on their faces. Source

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What’s inside the Senate’s massive coronavirus relief bill?

The Senate has reached a bipartisan agreement on a historic relief package for those suffering the economic effects of the coronavirus pandemic. The massive bill includes $2 trillion for workers and businesses, as well as people who have already lost their jobs. Nancy Cordes breaks down the contents of the massive stimulus bill. Source

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Eye Opener: Trump hopes pandemic precautions will end by Easter

President Trump said he hopes the U.S. economy will be up and running again by Easter. Also, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo pleads for federal help as the state remains the U.S.’s coronavirus epicenter. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Source

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