Tornadoes tore across the South, destroying homes from Louisiana to Alabama. Also, officials debate when the U.S. economy could start to reopen amid the coronavirus pandemic. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Source
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Veepstakes in the age of coronavirus
This key element of the presidential campaign may remain virtually unaltered during the pandemic. Source
Deadly storms lash Deep South and set sights on Northeast
Numerous deaths reported in Mississippi, one in Arkansas; multiple tornadoes touch down in region; about 750,000 customers without power. Source
U.S. nearing brink of meat shortage, major producer says
As Smithfield Foods closes South Dakota pork plant after outbreak there, CEO says that closure and others pushing nation “perilously close to the edge” Source
Virus puts Japanese firm’s veterinary ventilators in high demand
Company is seeking approval through clinical trials for devices intended for cats and dogs to be used on humans, but already the boss is getting interest, including from the U.S. Source
Short Supply, Staying Well, The Resurrection of St. Nicholas
New York’s health care workers treating coronavirus describe lack of equipment, infections of colleagues; Then, dealing with the mental health issues brought on by the coronavirus pandemic; And, the resurrection of New York’s St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church Source
Mental health and the coronavirus
Even if they haven’t been infected with the coronavirus, hundreds of millions of Americans have had their lives upended by the pandemic. John Dickerson reports on the toll the virus taken on our mental health. Source
From the archives: Bob Simon visits Mt. Athos
In 2011, the 60 Minutes correspondent got a rare look at Mount Athos, where prayers have been offered every day without interruption for more than a thousand years Source
Wynton Marsalis honors father on 60 Minutes
Jazz musician Wynton Marsalis reflects on lessons he learned from his father Ellis. Source
Finding light in the holidays during the darkness of the coronavirus pandemic
Scott Pelley and 60 Minutes wish viewers a Happy Passover and Happy Easter as the U.S. heads into another week of the pandemic. Source