Globally, almost 1.5 million people have been diagnosed with COVID-19 and more than 88,000 have died from it, according to Johns Hopkins University. Source
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Apparently COVID-19-linked “disturbance” hits Seattle area prison
Authorities say they think the trouble was caused by inmates upset by word six had tested positive. The fiance of one inmate says it was fueled by panic. Source
Upgraded Soyuz rocket with crew of three launched to space station
Coronavirus restrictions limited launch guests, but lack of fanfare had no impact on smooth climb to space. Source
U.S. stockpile almost out of medical workers’ protection equipment
Federal officials say national reserve’s cupboard almost bare of masks, gowns and other supplies desperately needed to protect medical workers treating coronavirus patients. Source
CDC eases some return-to-work guidelines for essential workers
In a first, small step toward reopening the country, the agency revised guidelines on when essential workers who’ve been exposed to COVID-19 can get back to work. Source
Coronavirus updates: U.S. death toll approaches 15,000
Globally, almost 1.5 million people have been diagnosed with COVID-19 and more than 88,000 have died from it, according to Johns Hopkins University. Source
Wisconsin primary sets stage for legal battles over upcoming elections
The Wisconsin primary went on as planned Tuesday after the state’s Supreme Court and the U.S. Supreme Court both ruled against postponing the election due to the coronavirus outbreak. Experts say the stage is now set for legal battles in other states over how to conduct elections during the pandemic. Loyola Law School professor Jessican Levinson joined CBSN to break down the impact of the outbreak on voting rights. Source
Wisconsin voters go to the polls despite coronavirus pandemic
In the middle of the coronavirus pandemic, Wisconsin went ahead with in-person voting Tuesday. Mary Spicuzza, an investigative reporter for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, joined CBSN to discuss the challenges faced by voters participating in the state’s primary election. Source
Papadopoulos denied campaign was involved in DNC hack in recording
CBS News has reviewed the transcript of a recorded conversation between George Papadopoulos and a confidential FBI source that took place near the end of the 2016 presidential campaign. Source
How Joe Biden became the presumptive nominee — polling analysis
An exit poll analysis of the Democratic primaries — how Biden beat Sanders. Source