“You know, the irony: They’re essential, but they do not have essential rights. And they’re the ones that are feeding us all.” Source
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Governor Cuomo on reopening: “There are warning signs” from other countries
At his daily news briefing, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo outlined the latest on plans to eventually reopen more of the economy. He said officials are working together and trying to learn from other countries to avoid a resurgence of infections. Watch his remarks. Source
WH adviser to 60 Minutes: Show me your pandemic story
White House trade adviser Peter Navarro challenged 60 Minutes to show him our past reporting on pandemics. Source
Christ the Redeemer statue lit up as a doctor to honor medical workers during coronavirus
On Easter Sunday, the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue overlooking Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, was lit up to look like a doctor wearing a stethoscope and white coat. Messages of thanks flashed across the landmark as a way to honor health care professionals around the world on the front lines of the coronavirus battle. Source
Coronavirus updates: U.S. battles world’s deadliest COVID-19 outbreak
As governments around the world face mounting pressure to revive flailing economies, President Trump appears to be at odds with his top disease expert. Source
John Krasinski, David Ortiz surprise nurses with Red Sox tickets
Actor John Krasinski surprised the nurses at a hospital in Massachusetts with legendary slugger David Ortiz on his YouTube show “Some Good News.” Ortiz then told the nurses, who happen to be diehard Red Sox fans, that the team was donating four tickets for life to the staff. Source
“We are trapped”: Immigrant women speak out from detention amid pandemic
“We are also at risk of dying. We are also people, human beings,” one Cuban asylum-seeker held by ICE Louisiana told CBS News. Source
Pandemic puts strain on people relying on food banks
Rural America is especially hard-hit, as demand across the country nearly doubles while many food pantries have been forced to close Source
CBSN Originals: Seeking viewers’ stories
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact all parts of our lives, CBSN Originals is looking to make sense of the long-term effects, and we want to chronicle that journey with self-shot videos of everything from daily routines to the greatest challenges on the frontlines. Reach out to us at originals@cbsi.com with any videos or stories related to your experiences with COVID-19, and a producer will respond with more details. Source
Who Will the Titans Pick? The Latest Tour of the Mock Drafts – Just 10 Days Before NFL Draft
The NFL Draft is now just 10 days away. The Titans are putting the finishing touches on their big board leading up to the April 23-25 draft, and across the country the mock drafts continue to change. Source