U.S. Attorney General William Barr has directed the Bureau of Prisons to increase the use of home confinement for inmates in an effort to slow the spread of coronavirus in federal prisons. Source
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Singapore threatens fines and jail time if you stand too close
Those who intentionally defy social distancing orders could be fined thousands of dollars and face up to six months in jail. Source
Coronavirus updates: N.Y. seeks more hospitals as COVID-19 death toll mounts
With the U.S. reporting more cases than any other nation, American hospitals are facing a daunting challenge, and “there is still a long battle ahead.” Source
House passes massive coronavirus relief package
The bill was approved by a voice vote, despite the efforts of a Republican senator to hold a recorded vote. Source
12-year-old twins play violin concert in quarantine
Mirko and Valerio, 12-year-old twins from Sicily, put on a violin concert while in quarantine, performing Coldplay’s “Viva La Vida.” Source
Doctor rallies coworkers to dance on TikTok to spread joy
An Oregon doctor rallied his coworkers to create entertaining dance videos – bringing some brightness to a dark time. Source
Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan to fund virus treatment research
He and Priscilla Chan announced the Chan-Zuckerberg Initiative’s plans to partner with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to begin exploring possible COVID-19 treatments. Source
Coronavirus Q&A: Experts answer your most pressing questions on health and the economy
New details surrounding the coronavirus pandemic and its impact on the economy come every day. “CBS This Morning” assembled a panel of experts to answer viewers’ most pressing questions to make sure you have the information you need to navigate the new normal. Source
Texas firm accused of auctioning 750,000 medical masks
State prosecutors allege company auctioned N95 masks, hand sanitizer and other supplies needed against coronavirus. Source
Cuomo: New York is “scrambling” to add hospital beds for coronavirus
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo says the state is working to rapidly increase its number of hospital beds form 53,000 to 140,000 and is seeking to build four more emergency hospital facilities in the New York City metropolitan area. Watch his remarks from Friday’s briefing. Source