First commercially available test can be used to screen thousands of patients per day, its developer says. Source
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Ted Cruz self-quarantines again over second coronavirus contact
Texas Republican Senator Ted Cruz, the first senator to self-quarantine as a coronavirus precaution, is returning to isolation after being cleared on Thursday because he learned he had contact with a second person who tested positive. He joins “CBS This Morning” over the phone to discuss the latest development in his situation. Source
NBA star donates $100K to help workers impacted by virus
“I hope that during this time of crisis, others will join me in supporting our communities,” Love said of the donation. Source
Mark Cuban wants to pay workers during NBA suspension
Cuban said he would consider having employees volunteer in exchange for their paychecks. Source
Coronavirus recession is “likely,” economist says
The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed down 10% on Thursday, its worst day since 1987. The Dow went from a record high to a downward bear market in just 19 days — its fastest slide since 1931. Greg Ip, the Wall Street Journal’s chief economics commentator, said a recession is “likely.” He broke down the signs that point to an economic downturn and what the government can do to try and prevent it on “CBS This Morning.” Source
Murder-suicide leads to a second chance for young D.C. woman
Doctors saved the life of a dying 20-year-old after a murder-suicide made her heart transplant possible. Eva Baisey received the first heart transplant in the Washington, D.C., area and is now one of the longest-living heart transplant recipients in history. Jim Axelrod previews the story, which will air on “48 Hours” Saturday at 10/9c. Source
Ted Cruz extends self-quarantine after 2nd coronavirus contact
Senator Ron Johnson and Rep. Chris Smith were also photographed with the official in question when he visited the Capitol. Source
Tips for self-quarantining because of coronavirus
A growing number of people who may have come in close contact with someone who has coronavirus are being told to self-quarantine. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend anyone who has come in contact with the virus to self-quarantine for two weeks. But that can be a challenge for anyone who lives in close quarters with others. Dr. Tara Narula shares tips for anyone who needs to self-quarantine with Vladimir Duthiers. Source
Virus “unknowns” put U.S. in unprecedented situation, top expert says
The current coronavirus testing system in the United States is “failing,” Fauci said at a Congressional committee hearing. Source
Biden, Sanders slam Trump’s handling of coronavirus
Both Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders have slammed President Trump’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic after he gave a primetime Oval Office address on the crisis on Wednesday. Both condemned Mr. Trump’s leadership while outlining their own plans to fight the public health crisis. Nikole Killion explains how the coronavirus is affecting the 2020 campaign. Source