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
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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
Teen uses flying lessons to airlift supplies to rural hospitals in need
There’s a remarkable effort underway to airlift supplies to hospitals in remote parts of Virginia so they can fight COVID-19. And you might be surprised by who’s in the cockpit. Kris Van Cleave introduces us to TJ Kim. Source
African Americans are disproportionately affected by coronavirus
In Maryland, black people account for 31% of the population but almost 45% of the probable coronavirus deaths. Source
New model shows most states should not open until end of May
Researchers say most of the U.S. should keep stay-at-home orders until the end of May, later than previously suggested. This comes as protests to reopen the country continue to grow nationwide. Mola Lenghi reports. Source
African Americans with underlying health conditions at higher risk for coronavirus infection
African Americans make up under 35% of the population in some Southern states, but 56% have died from the coronavirus. A new study found the virus is having a huge impact on blacks who are obese, diabetic or have hypertesion. Jeff Pegues reports. Source