California librarians are putting their sewing skills to good use — making cloth face masks for the heroes on the front lines. Source
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Trump: I would “rely heavily” on health experts when deciding to reopen U.S. economy
Some of President Trump’s top economic advisers are reportedly eyeing May 1 to reopen the U.S. economy, but Mr. Trump says he will “rely heavily” on health experts to make that decision. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett and Politico White House correspondent and associate editor Anita Kumar join Elaine Quijano to discuss Thursday’s top headlines from the White House. Source
Judge rejects release of vulnerable Cook County Jail inmates
Cook County Jail is experiencing one of the largest outbreaks from a single location in the country. Source
Bipartisan lawmakers make another push for remote voting
Congressional leaders still oppose the idea. Source
Coronavirus updates: U.S. death toll tops 16,500
New York reported its highest single-day death toll for the third day in a row. Source
Coronavirus pandemic brings out unity and gratitude among communities
The coronavirus pandemic is a national crisis akin to 9/11 and Pearl Harbor. But it’s important to remember during these trying times that we’re all in this together. Norah O’Donnell reports. Source
This is how coughing can spread coronavirus in a store, according to researchers
Data shows tiny airborne particles emitted with a cough, sneeze “or even talking” spread in an invisible cloud that lingers. Source
U.S. travel industry hampered by historic financial downturn
The coronavirus pandemic is taking its toll in the travel industry. The travel ban will cost the U.S. an estimated $135 billion in lost and canceled trips this year. Kris Van Cleave has a look at the financial turmoil. Source
Pence says Americans will begin to see checks at the end of next week
The number of deaths in the U.S. has topped 16,000, and the nation is suffering a severe economic downturn. Source
Key material behind the shortage of N95 masks
A surge in demand for the material that forms the key filter layer in medical respirators has caused long waits on new orders. Source