President Trump on Saturday said he won’t wear a face mask, despite announcing new CDC guidelines suggesting all Americans wear one when in public. “I won’t be doing it personally. It’s a recommendation,” the president said. Nikole Killion reports. Source
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Thousands of Americans stuck abroad during pandemic
As the coronavirus spreads, thousands of Americans are still stuck abroad and trying to get back home. The State Department is still trying to bring U.S. citizens home, but the efforts are slow. Kris Van Cleave reports. Source
South Africa imposes stirct lockdown orders during coronavirus outbreak
South Africa, the hardest hit country in Africa, has enacted some of the strictest lockdown regulations in the world. Security forces are even firing rubber bullets at people who don’t follow the stay-at-home order. Debora Patta reports. Source
Florida’s tourism industry heavily impacted by coronavirus pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has devastated Florida’s tourism industry. Few areas of the country have felt the economic repercussions as hard as the Florida Keys. Manuel Bojorquez reports. Source
Authorities seaching for two members of the Kennedy family
Maryland authorities are searching to recover the bodies of Robert and Ethel Kennedy’s granddaughter and great grandson. The two were last seen paddling near Annapolis late Thursday. Source
Thousands of Americans stranded abroad due to coronavirus
A steady stream of Americans have been brought home, but some 22,000 still remain stranded overseas. Source
Campaigning during coronavirus: Candidates look for new ways to connect
Down-ballot candidates face unprecedented challenges campaigning amid coronavirus. Source
“We’ve got to get the country open,” Trump says as coronavirus cases top 300,000 nationwide
In New York, the current epicenter of the U.S. outbreak, Governor Andrew Cuomo said he expected the crisis to peak in 4-8 days. Source
“CBS Weekend News” headlines for Satruday, April 04, 2020
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Weekend News with Jim Benemann.” Source
U.S. Postal Service could shut down by June, lawmakers warn
As funding runs low, U.S. Postal Service says it may not be able to keep operations going. Source