The coordinator of the White House Coronavirus Task Force said officials want to work with mayors and governors in COVID hotspots to try techniques to “really test large populations at the community level.” Source
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Texas scrambles to expand ICU capacity as virus cases soar
Coronavirus cases are surging throughout Texas. The state is struggling to expand ICU capacity and ramp up testing capabilities. Janet Shamlian reports. Source
Supreme Court throws out Louisiana abortion restrictions
On Monday the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a Louisiana law that would have effectively shuttered most abortion clinics within the state. Chief Justice John Roberts sided with the court’s four liberal justices in the 5-4 decision. Meanwhile in Mississippi, lawmakers voted on Sunday to change the state’s flag, which features a Confederate emblem. CBS News reporter Kate Smith joins CBSN with the details. Source
Congress demands answers from Trump over alleged Russian bounties
The White House insists President Trump was never briefed on reports of a Russian plot to target American troops in Afghanistan because the intelligence was “not verified.” Congress members from both parties, including top Republicans, are demanding answers. Weijia Jiang reports. Source
Army investigates disappearance of Fort Hood soldier
The search for a missing soldier is intensifying in Texas. Private First Class Vanessa Guillen has been missing for more than two months and her family is demanding an independent investigation. Mireya Villarreal reports. Source
Four former officers charged in George Floyd’s death appear in court
The four former Minneapolis police officers charged in the killing of George Floyd appeared in court Monday. A trial date has been set for March 2021. Jamie Yuccas reports. Source
Teenager sketches doctors and nurses wearing PPE while being treated for coronavirus-linked disease
A 17-year-old suffering from the coronavirus-related inflammatory syndrome that’s been plaguing children found an artistic way to get through his treatment. David Vargas sketched his doctors and nurses in full PPE during his hospital stay. Meg Oliver reports. Source
Barista gets $95,000 in tips after abuse by San Diego “Karen”
California woman’s attempt to publicly shame worker for enforcing company and county public health rule backfires. Source
Coronavirus contact tracing efforts falling short
Dr. Anthony Fauci said Friday that contact tracing is “not working” in the U.S. to slow the pandemic. Axios Future correspondent Bryan Walsh explains what contact tracing is, why it’s important and what needs to happen for it to succeed. Source
World Health Organization warns pandemic is “speeding up”
Florida beaches are closing due to the rise in coronavirus cases and Miami is requiring face-coverings in public. Across the country, states are postponing or reversing their reopening plans. Manuel Bojorquez reports. Source