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Hospitals ban spouses from delivery rooms over coronavirus concerns

Some hospitals are banning spouses, partners and other guests from being inside delivery and postpartum rooms because of the coronavirus crisis. More than 300,000 people have signed a petition against this precaution. A number of pregnant women are now re-thinking their delivery plan. Nikki Battiste speaks to one expecting mother about how she is reacting to the news and what it means for her pregnancy. Source

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What doctors are learning from recovering coronavirus patients

As more coronavirus cases are reported in the U.S., doctors are hoping stories of recovery could help them learn more about how to treat the disease. Dr. David Agus joins “CBS This Morning” to explain what the road to recovery looks like and how doctors can use that information to help future cases. Source

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Prince Charles self-isolating after coronavirus diagnosis

Queen Elizabeth II’s eldest son was diagnosed with coronavirus after being tested on Monday. Prince Charles’ office announced the senior royal was only experiencing mild symptoms, and was not bedridden while he was self-isolating with the Duchess of Cornwall on their royal estate in Scotland. The prince’s spokesperson said it was not possible to know how he caught the virus, though his last public engagements were two weeks prior. Roxana Saberi reports on the new development. Source

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Doctor explains U.S.’s astronomical increase in coronavirus cases

The country has seen a spike in coronavirus cases as states scramble to ready hospitals for the oncoming wave of patients. Dr. Jon LaPook attributed the exponential increase to the U.S.’s delay in testing, adding that the country needs to get to a point at which increasing numbers reflect 24-hour changes rather than days-long windows. He joins “CBS This Morning” to break down why U.S. cases are piling up so quickly. Source

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What’s inside the Senate’s massive coronavirus relief bill?

The Senate has reached a bipartisan agreement on a historic relief package for those suffering the economic effects of the coronavirus pandemic. The massive bill includes $2 trillion for workers and businesses, as well as people who have already lost their jobs. Nancy Cordes breaks down the contents of the massive stimulus bill. Source

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Senate coronavirus relief bill is “a lifeline” for struggling Americans

The Senate’s $2 trillion coronavirus relief package is expected to pass sometime Wednesday before being sent to the House. The historic bill is designed to help workers and businesses affected by the damage the coronavirus pandemic is causing the economy, including people who have already lost their jobs as a result. Jill Schlesinger joins “CBS This Morning” to talk about what that means for you. Source

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New York Governor Cuomo pleads for 30,000 ventilators

Vice President Mike Pence announced that 4,000 ventilators will be shipped to New York, as New York City remains the country’s coronavirus epicenter. In California, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti warned his residents that New York could be a preview of what’s to come. David Begnaud takes a look at how the pandemic is being handled across the U.S. Source

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