Patients who have been infected with the coronavirus and recovered could be the key to fighting the disease. One potential treatment uses the antibodies built up in the blood of patients who’ve had the illness. Dr. Jon LaPook speaks with a doctor who is overseeing the treatment in Houston. Source
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U.S. stockpile of medical supplies “very stressed”
There are more concerns that the United States may not have enough masks, gowns and ventilators to fight the coronavirus. Catherine Herridge speaks with Greg Burel, the former director of the largest U.S. stockpile of medical supplies, who says there is not enough inventory to meet the needs of doctors and nurses. Source
President Trump extends social distancing guidelines through April
President Trump extended the government’s social distancing guidelines until at least the end of April. He said he was simply being hopeful when he repeatedly touted reopening the country by Easter last week. Weijia Jiang reports on why the president gave up on his target date to end the crisis. Source
Coronavirus updates: Trump extends shutdown, Fauci warns 200,000 could die
President says U.S. likely still 2 weeks from COVID-19 “peak” as New York governor warns it’s spreading “like fire through dry grass” in nursing homes. Source
How bad could the coronavirus outbreak get?
Federal stay-at-home guidelines that were due to expire Monday have been extended until at least the end of April. More than 143,000 coronavirus cases are reported across America and more than 2,500 people have died. New York has the most cases by far, with more than 59,000, but the numbers are going up rapidly in states like Louisiana, Michigan, Illinois and California. David Begnaud reports on how bad the outbreak could get. Source
“I Love Rock and Roll” songwriter dies of virus complications
“I Love Rock and Roll” that became a signature hit for fellow rocker Joan Jett Source
Eye Opener: States brace for more coronavirus cases
President Trump extended the social distancing guidelines to slow the spread of the coronavirus, as the death toll rapidly rises. Also, people in several states are cleaning up after tornadoes. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Source
Hanukkah stabbings victim dies 3 months after affatck
Josef Neumann, 72, died Sunday night, the Orthodox Jewish Public Affairs Council said in a tweet. Source
Coronavirus updates: Trump extends shutdown, Fauci warns 200k could die
President says U.S. likely still 2 weeks from COVID-19 “peak” as New York governor warns it’s spreading “like fire through dry grass” in nursing homes. Source
Coronavirus updates from March 29, 2020
They’ll now be in place until at least April 30. The number of U.S. cases has passed 142,000 and the death toll is nearing 2,500. Source