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’s in the Senate’s $2 trillion coronavirus relief package?
The sweeping package would provide help for workers, businesses and a health care system pushed to the brink by the coronavirus. Source
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
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
Eye Opener at 8: Senate reaches $2 trillion coronavirus stimulus deal
A look at what we’ve been covering on “CBS This Morning.” Source
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
Prince Charles tests positive for coronavirus
Charles, 71, is the heir to the British throne. Source
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
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
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