Defense Secretary Mark Esper spoke with “CBS Evening News” to discuss the U.S. military’s fight against coronavirus. Source
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Defense Secretary Mark Esper on coronavirus’ impact on U.S. military
Nearly 700 active duty military members have tested positive for coronavirus and the aircraft carrier Theodore Roosevelt is experiencing an outbreak. Defense Secretary Mark Esper joins “CBS Evening News” with his assessment. Source
Lawmakers call on ICE to free more immigrants amid pandemic
A federal judge said not releasing sick immigrants could lead to “unconscionable and possibly barbaric result.” Source
Coronavirus updates: White House predicts 100,000 deaths in U.S.
The White House projects 100,000 to 240,000 people could die in the U.S., even with social distancing measures. Source
Trump predicts “hell of a bad two weeks” ahead
The White House projects at least 100,000 Americans will die from COVID-19. Source
Coronavirus death toll at Maryland nursing home rises to 5
One man in his 90s with underlying health problems died Saturday evening at the nursing home, health officials said. Source
Health officials clarify guidelines on wearing face masks
The Center for Disease Control is taking steps to clarify the confusion over whether the general public should wear face masks or not. Dean Reynolds has the details. Source
Americans facing financial struggles as April bills loom
There are signs that an already crippled economy may get even worse. Investment bank Goldman Sachs estimates that unemployment in the U.S. will explode to 15% by the end of June, and that the U.S. gross domestic product will drop as much as 34%. Mark Strassmann has a closer look. Source
U.S. Army Field Band still plays during pandemic
Concert halls have gone dark all over the world, but the coronavirus could not silence the U.S. Army Field Band. David Martin reports. Source
Nurse helps family say goodbye through FaceTime
Hospitalized with coronavirus, a nurse held her hand and patted her head — offering the physical comfort her family couldn’t. Source