CBS News’ Mark Strassmann reports from Atlanta on the growing crisis. Source
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Gilead CEO says coronavirus drug remdesivir could reach patients within days
Daniel O’Day says the drug will soon be deployed to the “most urgent” patients following the drug’s emergency use authorization Friday. Source
Trump administration terminates funding of coronavirus bat research in China
The Trump administration has cut funding for U.S. nonprofit research into coronaviruses in bats. The renowned EcoHealth Alliance saw its $3.7 grant revoked over their ties to the Wuhan Institute of Virology, which Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has accused of engineering the novel coronavirus in one of its labs. Professor Robert Garry of the University of Tulane joins CBSN to talk funding cuts, conspiracy theories, and the importance of cataloging the hundreds of different coronaviruses found in Chinese bats. Source
“Sunday Morning” Matinee: “Stomp” in quarantine
The long-running Off-Broadway percussive spectacular “Stomp” may not be stomping on stage right now, but its cast members, each social distancing at home, have joined together virtually to record a special performance for “Sunday Morning” viewers. Source
5/3: J.B. Pritzker, Dr. Scott Gottlieb, Daniel O’Day, Raphael Bostic, Gary Kelly
Today on “Face the Nation,” moving into May is proving to be even more challenging as the emotional dilemma between personal and economic well-being intensifies. Source
Cuomo announces 7-state coalition to buy medical supplies
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced Sunday the creation of a regional seven-state coalition to buy medical supplies and PPE, which he said will drive down prices. Watch his remarks. Source
GIl Schwartz, former CBS communications chief, has died at 68
In addition to his corporate job, Schwartz wrote about workplace culture under the pseudonym Stanley Bing. Source
Gilead CEO says remdesivir could reach COVID-19 patients within days
Daniel O’Day said on “Face the Nation” that Gilead has donated its entire supply of remdesivir to be administered to hospitalized COVID-19 patients. Source
Face The Nation: O’Day, Bostic, Kelly
Missed the second half of the show? The latest on the coronavirus vaccine remdesivir, the future on air travels, coronavirus job losses and the latest sexual assault allegations against Joe Biden. Source
NRA lays off dozens and shuts down fundraising amid coronavirus
Even CEO Wayne LaPierre took a salary cut. Source