Possible treatment being tested for coronavirus; Volunteers help millions of elderly Americans Source
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Family wishes grandma a joyous happy birthday — from a safe distance
They decided to bring the party and a rendition of “Happy Birthday” to her — from the 95-year-old’s sidewalk. Source
U.S. unemployment rates skyrocket as the government works to relieve financial burden
Nationally, unemployment claims are skyrocketing. The federal government is trying to put a band-aid on the financial bleeding, working to send out stimulus checks of $1,000 per adult and $500 per child. Kris Van Cleave reports. Source
What to know about potential drug treatments for coronavirus
CBS News medical contributor Dr. David Agus joins “CBS Evening News” with more on the possible coronavirus treatments announced by President Trump and what it means for you if you are diagnosed with the virus. Source
Coronavirus cases spike as testing ramps up across the country
President Trump said tens of thousands of coronavirus tests are now being done in the U.S. Meanwhile, the head of his Coronavirus Task Force warned that if just 10 to 15% of Americans ignore the federal guidelines for “social distancing,” cases could rise even more. Mola Lenghi reports. Source
Young people plead with strangers online to practice social distancing
Nearly 60% of American adults have a chronic health condition. In Italy, 99% of those who died from the coronavirus had pre-existing conditions. Errol Barnett has the latest on how others are trying to stem the virus. Source
Italy surpasses China in coronavirus death toll
Italy is reporting Thursday that its coronavirus death toll has reached 3,400 — more than China where the outbreak first originated. Ramy Inocencio has the latest. Source
Volunteers help millions of elderly Americans
Across the country, an army of volunteers deliver meals and much more to millions of elderly Americans. Those volunteers are often putting themselves at risk to help others during the coronavirus pandemic. Mireya Villarreal reports. Source
India may be about to discover “tens of thousands” more COVID-19 cases
After criticism over low test rates, government vows to ramp up “very narrow” efforts to detect the disease. Source
Young people plead with strangers on social media to practice social distancing
Nearly 60% of American adults have a chronic health condition. In Italy, 99% of those who died from the coronavirus had pre-existing conditions. Errol Barnett has the latest on how others are trying to stem the virus. Source