The Senate has passed a bill to provide nearly $500 billion in additional coronavirus aid to small businesses, hospitals and for testing. Congresswoman Marcia Fudge, a Democrat from Ohio, spoke to CBSN’s Reena Ninan about what she sees as the shortcomings of the measure. Source
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Understanding the extent of damage COVID-19 leaves behind
As the number of coronavirus cases continues to surge worldwide, health experts are learning more about the extent of the damage COVID-19 can do. The lungs have been considered ground zero, but now doctors are finding its reach extends to other organs. Dr. Qanta Ahmed, a New York pulmonologist and intensive care specialist, joined CBSN to break it all down. Source
2 pet cats test positive for COVID-19 in New York
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced both felines lived in separate areas of the state and are expected to recover. Source
Photos show dramatic decline in air pollution during lockdown
With humans stuck inside, carbon emissions have fallen significantly and the skies are clearing. Source
NIH issues new guidance on COVID-19 drugs
The National Institutes of Health is discouraging use of a drug touted by President Trump as a potential treatment for the novel coronavirus. Sarah Owermohle of Politico joined CBSN to explain how COVID-19 has changed how drug companies are approaching the pandemic under the president’s watch. Source
The Year We Disappeared
48 Hours Presents: Live to Tell: A little girl is terrorized when a killer wants her family dead Source
Publix buying excess food to make donations to food banks
Farmers around the U.S. have been forced to dump milk and destroy produce as schools, restaurants and other institutions remain closed due to the coronavirus pandemic. Source
Atlanta mayor says reopening of state will be “deadly”
“If he’s wrong more people will die,” Keisha Lance Bottoms said of the governor’s decision to re-open the state. Source
MLB suspends Red Sox replay operator, strips team of draft pick
Former manager Alex Cora will be suspended through the end of the 2020 postseason for his role in the Astros sign-stealing scheme in 2017. Source
House Democrats back off plan to allow proxy voting during pandemic
The proposed rule change would allow proxy voting “during a designated pandemic emergency.” Source