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4-year-old boy with COVID-19 fights for his life

Dr. Anna Zimmermann says her family did everything right when it came to taking precautions against the coronavirus. They canceled their spring break plans, kept their shopping trips to a minimum and kept their kids home. Yet she said her 4-year-old son still contracted COVID-19 and struggled to breathe for weeks. Source

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Georgia reopens for business amid pandemic

Georgia reopened several businesses Friday after confirming over 700 new coronavirus cases the day before. Savannah Mayor Van Johnson, who said he does not agree with Governor Brian Kemp’s decision to reopen the state, joined CBSN to discuss. Source

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How the coronavirus is impacting colleges and universities

Millions of college students have been sent home during the pandemic and are now taking classes online. Thomas Bailey is the president of the Teachers College at Columbia University and he joined CBSN with the impact the coronavirus is having on schools across the country. Source

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California Governor Gavin Newsom makes unlikely alliance with President Trump

The coronavirus pandemic has led to social distancing and political divisions. But liberal democrat and California governor Gavin Newsom — once a firm opponent of President Trump — seems to have changed his tune, befriending the president and praising him publicly. Politico California Playbook senior writer Carla Marinucci breaks down the blossoming alliance for CBSN. Source

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Celebrating Ramadan during a pandemic

Muslims in the U.S. and around the world are facing a different Ramadan celebration this year, with the start of the holy month coming during a pandemic. CBS News Correspondent Imtiaz Tyab spoke to CBSN’s Reena Ninan about how coronavirus is impacting Ramadan. Source

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Trump says disinfectant comments were “sarcastic”

At the White House on Friday, President Trump said comments he made about the potential impact disinfectants could have on killing the coronavirus inside the body were “sarcastic.” CBS News political correspondent Ed O’Keefe and Axios White House reporter Alayna Treene join Lana Zak to discuss. Source

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