Drastic measures were taken on Friday as two of the nation’s biggest states joined a third in ordering all non-essential workers to stay home. Now New York, California, and Illinois are in lockdown mode. The U.S. coronavirus death toll has soared to at least 260 reported fatalities. More than 5,300 new cases were reported Friday, bringing the current total to over 19,000. Michael George reports on the pandemic from Times Square. Source

At 68, the popular country singer is not resting on his laurels Source

Music legend has new album, new life Source

The singer died “peacefully at home from natural causes under the care of hospice and surrounded by his family,” says a statement. Source

A quarter of the nation is on lockdown as New York and Illinois join three other states in restricting people to their homes amid the coronavirus pandemic. Also, conflicting opinions surround an anti-malaria drug that may help fight the coronavirus. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Source

Several states shut down businesses as coronavirus death toll rises; Steve Hartman offers online course for kids Source

A Georgia hospital is sewing makeshift masks to combat a shortage. Mark Strassmann reports. Source

The coronavirus pandemic has caused thousands of Americans to be stranded worldwide and the State Department says it’s scrambling to get some U.S. citizens home. Don Dahler reports. Source

Italy’s healthcare system is suffering to treat those infected from coronavirus. Seth Doane reports. Source

Steve Hartman is “On the Road” this week and he’s working from home, where he’s offering an online course for kids. Source