Bill Whitaker reports on the race to develop a safe and effective drug and vaccine to treat COVID-19, this week on 60 Minutes. Source
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NY liquor stores deemed “essential businesses” under new order
New Yorkers who are self-isolating will still have access to alcohol. Source
Yang’s nonprofit to donate $1M to families impacted by coronavirus
Before the coronavirus crisis in the U.S., Yang, then a presidential candidate, proposed granting every adult American monthly payments of $1,000. Source
Doctors and nurses ask public to donate protective gear
“These are single use surgical masks. We’re wearing them for days or weeks,” wrote one nurse. “We can’t save your life if we can’t protect our own.” Source
Take Yale’s most popular class for free online during quarantine
The course, “The Science of Well Being,” may be especially helpful during the coronavirus pandemic. Source
Stocks fall as statewide shutdowns spook Wall St.
Dow slumps after NY Governor Andrew Cuomo ordered state’s workforce to stay home, following similar call in California Source
“Grey’s Anatomy” among TV shows donating medical supplies
To help in the crisis, “Grey’s Anatomy” has stepped up to provide gloves and gowns while “Station 19” is donating N95 masks. Source
Google’s coronavirus screening website leads to 130 tests in first 4 days
“Building on learnings from these critical first few days, we expect an increase in our testing capacity in the coming days,” the company behind the site said. Source
What does Cuomo’s stay-at-home order mean to most New Yorkers?
“If somebody wants to blame someone or complain about someone, blame me. There is no one else who is responsible for this decision,” Cuomo said. Source
Coronavirus updates: New York unveils new restrictions as California locks down
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is ordering all workers in non-essential businesses to stay home, and he’s banning gatherings across the state. Source