More than 20 million Americans lost their jobs in April as unemployment rate climbs up 15 percent; Restaurants struggle to survive amid coronavirus pandemic. Source
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Car hops and TV dinners: Restaurants try out new ideas amid coronavirus
As restaurants try to adjust to new restrictions amid the coronavirus pandemic, some are getting creative with new ideas like car hops and TV dinners. Carter Evans reports. Source
Nevada becomes latest state to partially reopen while protests continue in some states that remain shut down
Nevada is one of the latest states to reopen, with the governor allowing non-essential stores to resume with restrictions. But not all states are racing to fully open as people continue to protest in states like Washington, where hundreds turned out to say the economic damage has already been done. Jonathan Vigliotti reports. Source
Boris Johnson unveils new COVID-19 lockdown rules for England
U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson unveiled new coronavirus lockdown rules in England, including a controversial “stay alert” slogan. His approach is on par with other European countries, like Italy or Spain. Elizabeth Palmer reports. Source
New Honda design will protect drivers delivering coronavirus tests in Detroit
The city of Detroit has been one of the hardest hit by the coronavirus pandemic. Getting tests delivered to the area has been complicated, but Kris Van Cleave reports on a way help has arrived. Source
Examining Amazon’s treatment of its workers
While Amazon proves to be a valuable resource for many Americans, particularly in the time of COVID-19, workers at the company are calling for safer conditions and better benefits. Source
Ending funding for coronavirus research
Faulty allegations led to cutting $3.7 million dollars to ecologists studying coronaviruses. The ramifications may be felt in future pandemics. Source
Amazon employee: hundreds of coworkers have coronavirus
An Amazon employee tells 60 Minutes that, by her count, at least 600 “Amazonians” nationwide have tested positive for COVID-19. Source
Coronavirus research upended by politics
An American scientist who collaborates with the Wuhan Institute of Virology had his grant terminated in the wake of unsubstantiated claims that COVID-19 is either manmade or leaked out of a Chinese government lab. Source
Cuomo brings out mom for special Mother’s Day message
“I am so blessed, as so many mothers today are,” Matilda Cuomo said. Source