As hard-hit New York begins to show signs of a flattening virus curve, other hotspots around the country are seeing COVID-19 cases skyrocket. Illinois saw their confirmed cases rise by 1,000 in just a single day, while Michigan’s largest hospital system reported 1,500 workers showing coronavirus symptoms. Meanwhile, hospital workers say they are being warned not to speak to the media about their hazardous work conditions. David Begnaud reports on the developing outbreaks from New York. Source
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U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson in ICU for coronavirus
U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson is in intensive care after his fight with the coronavirus took a troubling turn. Johnson, a key Trump ally, was taken to a hospital on Sunday over a week after testing positive for the virus. Elizabeth Palmer reports on the British leader’s health and efforts to lead the country through the pandemic from London. Source
Hospitals struggle with nationwide coronavirus testing backlog
Coronavirus test results are still pending for tens of thousands of potential patients due to a nationwide backlog that has left hospitals and commercial labs scrambling. Jericka Duncan speaks to one patient who says he was left without answers for eight days after taking a COVID-19 test. Source
Trump downplays hospitals’ critical lack of coronavirus supplies
President Trump insisted during a Monday press conference that the federal government is rushing supplies to the areas most affected by the coronavirus, however an Inspector General report shows hospitals are still lacking critical supplies and dealing with long delays for testing results. A new memo reveals that the White House was warned of the coronavirus’ deadly potential in January, though Mr. Trump downplayed the threat. Ben Tracy breaks down the latest information coming out of the White House. Source
Doctor encourages people to “keep up hard efforts” of social distancing
U.S. officials report more than 368,000 confirmed coronavirus cases, though the actual number could be higher. The national death toll has reached around 11,000 while hard-hit areas such as New York are beginning to see a plateauing virus curve, though it remains high. Dr. Tara Narula joins “CBS This Morning” from her home in New York City to discuss the latest developments in the coronavirus crisis. Source
Nursing home presuming all 800 patients, staff have COVID-19
Facility outside Pittsburgh says 52 patients and staff have tested positive and three patients have died Source
John Lewis pushes Joe Biden to pick a woman of color for VP
The Congressman and civil rights icon endorsed Biden on Tuesday. Source
Coronavirus updates from April 6, 2020
Worldwide, COVID-19 has taken almost 75,000 lives. The British prime minister was hospitalized Sunday. Source
Coronavirus updates: COVID-19 symptoms keep U.K. leader in intensive care
Boris Johnson is the first major world leader to be side-lined by the new virus, as evidence mounts that dramatic lockdowns are helping to flatten the curve. Source
Colleges suffering huge financial blows from pandemic
As the situation grows more dire, many are eyeing layoffs and some are on the brink of collapse. Source