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Tokyo Olympics postponed until 2021

IOC President Thomas Bach has agreed “100%” to a proposal of postponing the Tokyo Olympics for about one year until 2021, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said. Source

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Ford Motor CEO on shifting production from cars to ventilators

Ford Motor Company announced it will help overcome critical supply shortages in the face of the coronavirus pandemic. The automotive giant is partnering with GE Healthcare to expand production of much-needed ventilators each month to treat coronavirus patients. Ford is also using its 3-D printing factories to produce plastic face shields and respirator masks for health care workers. President and CEO of Ford Motor Company Jim Hackett joins “CBS This Morning” for his first TV interview about the crisis. Source

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Volunteers step up to aid seniors during coronavirus crisis

While the coronavirus pandemic is expected to worsen, efforts have been raised around the country to help people aged 65 and older who are the most susceptible to the coronavirus. A Kentucky COVID-19 relief program pairs people who are medically at-risk, in most cases the elderly, with those who are not. In Texas, a Facebook group with thousands of members has become a virtual community working on real ways to help seniors. Errol Barnett reports on these groups and shares personal stories from those who are working to help. Source

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Restaurants struggle to adapt to coronavirus precautions

Restaurants across the U.S. have been required to alter their operations in order to survive, with several cities and states shutting bars and restaurants over the coronavirus pandemic. Shifting to take out-only is the only way some eateries can stay in business, requiring fewer employees and altered menus and unfortunately to varying degrees of success. Vladimir Duthiers speaks to restauranteurs and their employees about the toll this is taking on their business and their lives. Source

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Newly reported coronavirus symptom catches doctors’ attention

A new clue for doctors trying to diagnose the coronavirus has emerged in the form of newly detected symptoms. Some virus patients report losing their sense of smell and taste. Dr. Jon LaPook joins “CBS This Morning” to talk about what this could mean for coronavirus research. Source

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Cities struggle with social distancing

Practicing social distancing can become difficult in heavily urban areas, where people living in small spaces try to get outside while still avoiding others. Some grocery stores have implemented policies designed to keep customers at a distance from each other while several major chains have placed limits on how many people can be inside at once. Jericka Duncan speaks to everyday city dwellers to see how they think the mandate designed to help slow the spread of the coronavirus is going. Source

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