Ford Motor Company announced it will help overcome critical supply shortages in the face of the coronavirus pandemic. The automotive giant is partnering with GE Healthcare to expand production of much-needed ventilators each month to treat coronavirus patients. Ford is also using its 3-D printing factories to produce plastic face shields and respirator masks for health care workers. President and CEO of Ford Motor Company Jim Hackett joins “CBS This Morning” for his first TV interview about the crisis. Source
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Broadway stars share music, laughter in live-stream shows
With theaters closed, stars are providing a daily treat for fans online and raising money for those in need. Source
Volunteers step up to aid seniors during coronavirus crisis
While the coronavirus pandemic is expected to worsen, efforts have been raised around the country to help people aged 65 and older who are the most susceptible to the coronavirus. A Kentucky COVID-19 relief program pairs people who are medically at-risk, in most cases the elderly, with those who are not. In Texas, a Facebook group with thousands of members has become a virtual community working on real ways to help seniors. Errol Barnett reports on these groups and shares personal stories from those who are working to help. Source
Gottlieb says coronavirus must be stopped before rebooting economy
The former commissioner of the FDA said “there’s not such thing as a function economy and society” if the virus isn’t stopped. Source
Athletes react to possible postponement of Tokyo Olympics
A veteran member of the International Olympics Committee has told “USA Today” that postponement of the Tokyo Games has already been decided, though the world is still waiting on an official announcement. The group said they would have a decision in the next four weeks. Ramy Inocencio spoke to several members of the U.S. team about how they feel about the current state of the event. Source
Mormons criticized for crowded airport welcoming of missionaries
Hundreds greeted at Salt Lake City Airport crammed much closer together than coronavirus social distancing guidelines call for. Source
As coronavirus preparations ramp up, U.S. still faces medical shortage
The government admitted it only has a fraction of the 300 million N-95 masks it needs for medical workers to protect themselves as several states find themselves scrambling to prepare for the worst of the coronavirus pandemic. David Begnaud looks at New York, California and Colorado to report on how each are handling the pandemic amid massive shortages in hospital beds and medical supplies. Source
Trump says coronavirus closures may last weeks, not months
While the federal government is still urging people to stay at home amid the pandemic, President Trump said he will decide on Monday whether to ease current coronavirus restrictions. He argued that dire economic conditions caused by prolonged shutdowns could lead to suicides, which he claimed would result in an even higher death toll. Mr. Trump’s statement goes against the advice of medical experts who say the coronavirus will not be contained in just a matter of weeks. Paula Reid breaks down the president’s Monday evening coronavirus briefing, where Dr. Anthony Fauci was noticeably absent. Source
Senate debates coronavirus relief bill as more workers face layoffs
Emotions ran high in the Senate chamber on Monday as lawmakers debated into the night on how to best soften coronavirus’ blow to the economy. Negotiations centered around a new $500 billion fund for loans to big industries, which Democrats say does not include enough rules to govern who gets what. As they spoke, General Electric announced it would lay off about 2,500 workers. Nancy Cordes breaks down Congress’ latest push to help U.S. industries and workers. Source
Politician bashed over comments on grandparents dying, virus, economy
Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick said he thinks other grandparents feel alas he does, that he’d be willing to die to help revive economy in wake of coronavirus. Source