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
Watch live: Coronavirus Task Force gives updates on COVID-19 response
The White House and Senate leaders of both parties have agreed on a sweeping $2 trillion financial relief package to help American workers, businesses and the severely strained health care system survive the virus outbreak. Source
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
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
Man licks deodorant in Walmart for virus prank video, police say
The widely-shared video shows him looking into the camera and asking, “Who’s scared of coronavirus?” before licking a row of deodorant sticks on a shelf. Source
Prince Charles tests positive for coronavirus
Charles, 71, is the heir to the British throne. Source
Men accused of coughing on people and claiming they have coronavirus
“There are knuckleheads out there,” said New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy. A man in New Jersey and one in Pennsylvania are charged making terroristic threats, Source
Coronavirus updates from March 24, 2020
The president says he wants the U.S. “opened up” by Easter Sunday despite an acceleration of coronavirus cases across the country. Source
Coronavirus updates: Senate and White House agree on $2 trillion aid deal
Agreement on huge package to help workers, businesses and the severely strained health care system comes as Trump says he’d like the U.S. to be “opened up” by Easter. Source