A new clue for doctors trying to diagnose the coronavirus has emerged in the form of newly detected symptoms. Some virus patients report losing their sense of smell and taste. Dr. Jon LaPook joins “CBS This Morning” to talk about what this could mean for coronavirus research. Source
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Cuomo takes national spotlight amid coronavirus pandemic
“I live in Austin, TX and watch you everyday. Stay safe,” a woman tweeted during one of Cuomo’s many press briefings Source
Mass. governor speaks as non-essential businesses close
The order requires all non-essential businesses in the state to close their in-person workplaces until April 7. Source
Trevor Noah talks finding comedy amid crisis
“People are searching for human interaction and genuine interactions,” Noah said during an appearance on “CBS This Morning” Tuesday. Source
Cuomo issues dire warning about rising virus rate: “A bullet train”
He is scheduled to speak from the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City, which has more than 13,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases. Source
Secret Service incurred more than $950,000 in expenses for Trump Scotland resort visit
That figure includes money spent on golf cart rentals for the Secret Service, but just a fraction of the spending was on hotel rooms at Trump’s resort. Source
Senate appears close to deal on massive coronavirus bill
Democrats argue that the bill proposed by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell does more to protect corporations than workers. Source
Cuomo on coronavirus: We won’t put elderly at risk to boost the economy
At a briefing Tuesday, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said it’s not an “either-or” choice to protect public health or save the economy in the coronavirus crisis. “My mother is not expendable. And your mother is not expendable,” he said. He also urged President Trump to use his powers under the Defense Procurement Act to produce more ventilators and other medical supplies. Watch his remarks. Source
Doctor on Trump’s call to reopen economy despite pandemic
President Trump said the “cure” should not be worse than the “problem” while lobbying for a swifter end to coronavirus restrictions during a Monday press conference. Dr. David Agus joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the effects of social distancing, including problems that could stem from ending it early. Source
Coronavirus updates: Olympics postponed as leaders try to save lives and the economy
As the COVID-19 pandemic pushes Tokyo’s 2020 Summer Games into 2021, President Trump suggests U.S. business could start to ramp back up in just a week. Source