He said there’s “a real danger that more people could potentially die from the economic impact of COVID-19 than from the virus itself.” Source
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How to celebrate Earth Day online
All over the world, Earth Day events are going online in the age of the coronavirus pandemic. Source
McConnell wants to allow states to declare bankruptcy
“I would certainly be in favor of allowing states to use the bankruptcy route,” the Senate majority leader said. Source
Trump claims coronavirus “may not come back at all”
Trump made the comments at Wednesday’s Coronavirus Task Force briefing, even after his own public health experts have told the country to be prepared for another wave of the virus in the fall and winter. Source
Coronavirus lockdowns lead to clearer skies and cleaner water
On this 50th anniversary of Earth Day and during an unprecedented pandemic, Los Angeles has seen some of the cleanest air in recent time. In CBS News’ “Eye on Earth” series, correspondent John Blackstone takes a look at the silver lining of the coronavirus outbreak. Source
HHS ousts vaccine expert who pushed back on COVID-19 treatment
Dr. Rick Bright said the government should use funds for “safe and scientifically vetted solutions.” Source
NIH issues new guidance on COVID-19 drugs
The National Institutes of Health is discouraging use of a drug touted by President Trump as a potential treatment for the novel coronavirus. Sarah Owermohle of Politico joined CBSN to explain how COVID-19 has changed how drug companies are approaching the pandemic under the president’s watch. Source
FDA authorizes first at-home coronavirus test as the search for a vaccine intensifies
Health officials are warning the country could see a second wave of coronavirus in the fall. CBS News’ Laura Podesta has more on possible therapies for the virus and David Dodd, CEO of GeoVax, joins CBSN to take a closer look at prevention and treatment. Source
Report: Federal agencies backed W.H.O. before Trump pulled funding
A report published by ProPublica says U.S. federal agencies backed the actions of the World Health Organization before President Trump criticized it and pulled funding last week. ProPublica reporter Yeganeh Torbati joins CBSN to discuss important details revealed in the internal documents. Source
California recommends COVID-19 testing for asymptomatic people as coronavirus death toll soars
An autopsy confirms that two California residents have possibly died from the coronavirus about three weeks earlier from the first coronavirus death in the U.S. This comes as the Golden State wants to ramp up testing for COVID-19. Jamie Yuccas reports. Source