Doctors are hopeful that a treatment or coronavirus may already exist — in the blood of patients who were once infected. Blood plasma from those who have recovered can be a rich source of antibodies, the proteins that help the immune system attack the virus. Dr. Jonathan LaPook reports. Source
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Why I Vote: A New Hampshire mother and the opioid crisis
She lost a son. She saw jobs vanish. Who will she support in 2020? Source
Italian hospital modifying scuba masks to replace ventilators
With ventilators running low, a desperate hospital in northern Italy has a new idea: modified scuba masks. Chris Livesay reports. Source
90-year-old coronavirus survivor shares her story
A Seattle woman recovers from coronavirus despite a dire prognosis. Jonathan Vigliotti reports. Source
New Orleans, Chicago, and Detroit likely to see conditions worsen next week, Surgeon General says
U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams told CBS News that New Orleans, Chicago and Detroit are likely to see conditions worsen next week. The National Guard could be called in to set up beds in Illinois and Michigan. Dean Reynolds reports. Source
U.S. hospitals struggle to treat coronavirus patients
The healthcare system in the U.S. is struggling to treat some coronavirus patients. Hundreds of healthcare workers have tested positive for the virus, and supplies are beginning to run low in some areas. Mola Lenghi reports. Source
India unveils aid package amid coronavirus lockdown
“We do not want anyone to remain hungry,” said India’s finance minister. Source
Hedge funder: I made $2.6 billion off coronavirus crash
Investor’s huge gains in less than a month could spark scrutiny of the controversial money manager. Source
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Trump signs coronavirus relief bill
Speaking on livestream on Friday, Biden praised the president for invoking the Defense Production Act. Source
Stimulus bill lets Americans raid retirement accounts
People can withdraw money penalty-free if they’ve suffered in the pandemic—but finance pros say it should be last resort. Source