Democratic and Republican leaders in the Senate say help is on the way for American workers and businesses slammed by the coronavirus pandemic, with agreement on a roughly $2 trillion dollar rescue package. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN to discuss when that relief could reach the public. Source
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Cuomo calls on mental health professionals to volunteer
“Don’t underestimate the emotional trauma that people are feeling and the emotional health issues,” Cuomo said. Source
Suit seeks release of migrant kids in U.S. custody over coronavirus
Attorneys wrote that thousands of unaccompanied migrant children “spend all of their time in close proximity to other children and staff members.” Source
New York City to close some streets during coronavirus outbreak, Cuomo says
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced new rules for New York City playgrounds and said a pilot program will test closing some streets to reduce crowding for pedestrians during the coronavirus outbreak. Watch his remarks from a news conference Wednesday. Source
Coronavirus relief bill coming as Trump hopes for Easter reopening
President Trump said Tuesday he would like to see the country reopen by Easter, but health officials say it’s premature to plan on that. This comes as Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said the president will be “absolutely” pleased to sign the Senate’s coronavirus economic relief bill. CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid joined CBSN with the latest. Source
ESPN’s Mel Kiper Shares His Thoughts on the Titans, and Pick No.29 in NFL Draft
In his first two mock drafts for ESPN, Kiper twice gave the Titans Penn State defensive end Yetur Gross-Matos with the 29th overall pick in next month’s NFL Draft. Kiper has not only switched players for the Titans in his Mock Draft 3.0 – he’s switched sides of the football. Source
Doctors, nurses being called out of retirement to fight coronavirus
Doctors and nurses are being called out of retirement to help colleagues who report being understaffed and underprepared to deal with the worst of the coronavirus pandemic. Dr. Tara Narula speaks to Michele Pedicone, a respiratory therapist teaching at Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, who is now returning to her practice to aid the coronavirus effort. Source
States scramble to set up makeshift hospitals ahead of pandemic’s peak
New York health officials say they’re in a race against time as coronavirus cases skyrocket in New York City, the country’s pandemic epicenter. The state has 53,000 hospital beds, but expects to need 140,000 when the virus peaks. In Seattle, a soccer field is being converted into a makeshift hospital to help with basic care as Washington state hospitals prioritize COVID-19 patients. Jonathan Vigliotti reports on how cities around the country are preparing for the onslaught of cases. Source
Recovering coronavirus patients share stories of survival
As the coronavirus death toll rises, so is the number of recovery stories. David Begnaud speaks to people who say they experienced debilitating symptoms but, thanks to their support systems, the care of medical staff and in some cases, faith, they pulled through. Source
Coronavirus updates: Senate forges ahead with $2 trillion aid package
Agreement on huge package to help workers, businesses and the severely strained health care system came as Trump said he’d like the U.S. to be “opened up” by Easter. Source