“We need leaders like you in this tough time,” one ER doctor wrote after receiving the pizza. Source
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Cuomo: Congress “simply failed to address” states’ economic needs from coronavirus
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo says the federal stimulus bill Congress passed to help with coronavirus relief fails to meet the needs of local and state governments dealing with the economic fallout. He said states are dealing with a “double-whammy” of massive costs and a loss of tax revenue. Watch his remarks from Thursday’s briefing. Source
Watch live: New York Governor Andrew Cuomo holds a press conference
He said Wednesday there are now more than 30,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state. Source
National Cathedral donates 5,000 masks after crypt discovery
The church will now donate the highly in-demand masks to hospitals in dire need of them. Source
Amazon employees fear COVID-19 exposure: “I was panicking”
At least 10 Amazon warehouse employees across the country have contracted the coronavirus, according to employee and media reports. Source
Coronavirus relief bill moves to the House for Friday vote
The Senate approved a $2 trillion emergency package late Wednesday, sending it to the House for approval. Source
Sudden spike in new Tokyo virus cases brings dire warning for Japan
Tokyo governor asks neighboring regions to help her lock down a region home to about 40 million people, as experts warn “rampant” infections “highly likely” in Japan. Source
Volunteers offer child care for medical staff treating coronavirus patients
As schools and child care centers close in an effort to slow the spread of the coronavirus, many doctors and nurses on the frontlines of the pandemic are left desperately searching for child care. Errol Barnett talks to volunteers who are stepping up to help these health care workers for our series A More Perfect Union. Source
Surviving an Unlivable Wage
The restaurant industry has driven a significant amount of economic growth since the Great Recession, but many restaurant employees continue to end up hungry due to a two-tiered wage system that allows tipped workers to be paid as little as $2.13 an hour. CBSN Originals’ Adam Yamaguchi travels to Indiana to explore the impact of tipping as a primary source of income for people in one of America’s fastest-growing workforces. Source
Expert says pandemic is a good time for singles, bad for couples
The coronavirus pandemic continues to dramatically change everyday life, as the conventional ways we work, socialize and get information have all been upended. The social isolation many are currently in as a precaution to slow the virus’ spread is taking a toll on relationships and making it difficult for singles to date. Biological anthropologist Helen Fisher, chief science adviser for dating site Match, joins “CBS This Morning” to talk about why now is the time relationships are either made or broken. Source