South Africa, the hardest hit country in Africa, has enacted some of the strictest lockdown regulations in the world. Security forces are even firing rubber bullets at people who don’t follow the stay-at-home order. Debora Patta reports. Source
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Trump says he won’t wear face mask
President Trump on Saturday said that he won’t wear a face mask, despite announcing new CDC guidelines suggesting all Americans wear one when in public. “I won’t be doing it personally. It’s a recommendation,” the president said. Nikole Killion reports. Source
“CBS Weekend News” headlines for Saturday, April 4, 2020
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Weekend News” anchored by Jim Benemann. Source
U.N. official warns of “dire” financial crisis due to coronavirus
U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres said earlier this week that the U.N. is under “increased financial constraints” related to the coronavirus coupled with other shortfalls Source
Campaigning amid coronavirus: Candidates look for new ways to connect
Down-ballot candidates face unprecedented challenges campaigning amid coronavirus. Source
Trump warns of “a lot of death” from coronavirus in week ahead
At a briefing of the White House Coronavirus Task Force, President Trump said the upcoming week will be the “toughest week” yet. “There will be a lot of death,” he said. Source
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U.S. coronavirus deaths surpass 8,000 while hospitals struggle to treat patients; Authorities seaching for two members of the Kennedy family Source
Millions of Americans file for unemployment during coronavirus pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic continues to wreak havoc on the U.S. economy as more than 6.6 million Americans filed for unemployment in the last week. Farmers also worry they won’t have enough workers and that demand will drop without schools and restaurants open. Danya Bacchus reports. Source
U.S. coronavirus deaths surpass 8,000 while hospitals struggle to treat patients
States across the country are struggling to treat an influx of coronavirus patients as more governors enact stay-at-home orders. New York has been hit the hardest, with at least 3,500 deaths. Michael Geroge reports. Source
President Trump says he won’t wear face mask
President Trump on Saturday said he won’t wear a face mask, despite announcing new CDC guidelines suggesting all Americans wear one when in public. “I won’t be doing it personally. It’s a recommendation,” the president said. Nikole Killion reports. Source