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Coronavirus model predicts spike in deaths amid eased restrictions

In a New York Post interview, President Trump denied having seen a government document predicting that up to 3,000 Americans could die from the coronavirus daily. The White House’s preferred pandemic model has nearly doubled its predicted fatalities since warm weather and eased guidelines have led Americans to gather in public. Health experts are warning that relaxing social distancing guidelines too early could have disastrous results. Paula Reid reports on the latest messages coming from the White House. Source

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U.S. sees growing unrest over social distancing guidelines

A frequently cited model projecting the coronavirus pandemic’s impact on the U.S. has sharply increased the number of potential deaths after warm weather and eased restrictions in some states have led more Americans to gather in public spaces. In Michigan, a store security guard was fatally shot after telling a customer to wear a mask. Boston saw protests demanding the economy be reopened. Janet Shamlian looks at the growing unrest over pandemic guidelines. Source

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Meat processing plants vow to ramp up coronavirus precautions

Supermarket chains like Costco and Kroger are now limiting how much meat shoppers can buy after coronavirus outbreaks forced some meat processing plants to close. However, employees are returning to work after President Trump ordered plants to stay open. Dean Reynolds looks at how companies like Tyson and JBS are working with officials to set health precautions amid a lawsuit against South Dakota’s Smithfield plant. Source

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Eye Opener: New projection predicts spike in coronavirus deaths

The U.S. coronavirus death toll could see an increase as states ease restrictions, according to the latest projections. Also, ESPN announced it will resume broadcasting live sports with games from the Korean Baseball Organization. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Source

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How criminals are adapting to COVID-19 realities

The head of Britain’s serious crime agency tells CBS News’ Ian Lee that online child abusers and organized crime gangs are adapting to and exploiting the circumstances of coronavirus lockdowns on both sides of the Atlantic. Source

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