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Some hospitals cut staff as coronavirus crisis worsens

A new U.S. government report finds hospitals are facing a combination of problems that make it much harder to deal with coronavirus, including slow testing, equipment shortages and staff burnout. Many hospitals also are losing revenue, which has led some to cut jobs, Anna Werner reports. Source

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Boris Johnson hospitalized with persistent coronavirus symptoms

Britain’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson is in a hospital for tests Monday morning because he has had persistent coronavirus symptoms for more than a week. Johnson has faced harsh criticism for acting too slowly against the virus. Charlie D’Agata reports that just one month ago, he was not concerned about close contact with coronavirus patients. Source

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Americans could face hardest week yet, surgeon general says

Surgeon General Jerome Adams says most Americans will face the hardest and saddest time of their lives this week. The outbreak is overwhelming hospitals across the country, including New York, where cases surged over the weekend. Across the nation, more than 330,000 cases of coronavirus are reported. At least 9,600 Americans have died. David Begnaud reports from outside Comfort, the Navy hospital ship docked in Manhattan. Source

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Trump clashes with doctors on possible coronavirus treatment

President Trump wants Americans to take an existing drug to fight the coronavirus. His advice contradicts Dr. Anthony Fauci and other top scientists who say we don’t know if it’s the right medicine. Ben Tracy reports on the clash between Mr. Trump and health experts. Source

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Eye Opener: Tough week ahead for U.S., health experts warn

Americans are warned to brace themselves for one of the toughest weeks yet in the coronavirus crisis. Also, Britain’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson was hospitalized more than a week after he tested positive for coronavirus. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Source

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