Mass layoffs result in “single worst one-day piece of labor market news in America’s history,” one expert said. Source

“There is really no doctor or nurse alive who has worked in this kind of situation,” Dr. Megan Ranney told “CBS Evening News” anchor Norah O’Donnell. Source

As grocery employees work alongside the public each day, keeping them and the stores’ customers safe is a top priority. Source

Human respiratory illnesses — even extremely mild ones like the common cold — have proved fatal to gorillas. Now, experts are concerned COVID-19 could have severe consequences for great apes. Source

The department, which cares for millions of elderly veterans, has now confirmed nearly 500 cases — a 60% spike since Tuesday. Source

Dr. Megan Ranney, an ER physician at Brown University, joins “CBS Evening News” with her account of the ongoing pandemic. Source

Fifty additional workers have been sent to Elmhurst Hospital, where 13 people have died in 24 hours. Mola Lenghi reports. Source

“We are using all the tools we have to protect the inmates,” Barr said on Thursday. Source

“As healthcare providers we run towards disaster, we are trained and ready to help anyone who needs it,” said Dr. Megan Ranney. “We’re not used to our helping putting us at such risk.” Source

President Trump on Thursday confronted the historic rise in unemployment. His administration tried to downplay the historic surge. Paula Reid reports. Source