Facebook announced that it will give $100 million to 30,000 small businesses in more than 30 countries in an effort to boost the global economy during the coronavirus pandemic. The initiative comes in addition to Facebook’s efforts to fight coronavirus-related disinformation on its platform, COO Sheryl Sandberg told “CBS This Morning” co-host Gayle King. Source
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John Legend on why he’s holding virtual concerts amid coronavirus pandemic
John Legend played an acoustic set on social media Tuesday as many musicians live stream performances to raise money and awareness to help combat the spread of coronavirus. “CBS This Morning” co-host Anthony Mason speaks with Legend about his efforts to entertain and educate the public through a distressing time Source
NYC mayor rips “wealthy” NBA teams for virus tests
“Tests should not be for the wealthy, but for the sick,” de Blasio said. Source
Facebook removing fake coronavirus news “quickly,” Sheryl Sandberg says
Facebook partnered with the World Health Organization to fight false information about coronavirus. Source
Watch live: Coronavirus Task Force members give updates on COVID-19 response
The White House and Congress have moved quickly to craft the parameters of a massive stimulus bill to prop up the economy in response to the crisis. Source
How are coronavirus restrictions impacting everyday life?
The coronavirus pandemic has drastically shifted everyday lives already, with millions changing the way they work, socialize and get life-saving information. David Begnaud speaks to adults and teens around the country about how they are handling the pandemic, including one CBS News Radio colleague who said his family was not able to be by his mother’s side when she died of natural causes due to new nursing home guidance preventing visitors in most circumstances. Source
Doctor separates coronavirus fact from fiction
With thousands of confirmed coronavirus cases throughout the U.S. and millions more affected by state and local governments’ efforts to contain the disease’s spread, many are in danger of falling victim to misinformation while scrambling to stay safe. Dr. David Agus joins “CBS This Morning” to separate some of the most damaging myths from the truth people should know. Source
Coronavirus study shows U.S. is not ready for worst scenario
A new data projection of the U.S’s best-case coronavirus scenario, where 20% of adults are infected over 18 months, paints a picture of strained hospitals operating at 95% capacity. The very worst-case scenario, with 60% infected over a six-month span, would mean the U.S. could need more than seven times the number of available hospital beds than it currently has. Anna Werner breaks down the study and speaks to experts about the implications of the road the country is currently on. Source
Virus data projections paint grim picture for U.S. hospitals
“Doctors and hospitals are going to be forced to make decisions they didn’t go into medicine for,” Ornstein predicted. “And essentially, that’s going to be relegating some patients to death” in the case of strained resources. Source
Health care workers plead for safer measures when treating coronavirus
Several health care workers have already been infected with the coronavirus with at least two doctors in critical condition. Medical workers tell CBS News they are worried that they cannot fight the coronavirus safely at the current time, and that they are concerned for their own safety as well as for patients. Dr. Tara Narula joins “CBS This Morning” to talk about the concerns of people fighting the disease on the front lines. Source