Many churches and other houses of worship around the country will remain closed for services over the weekend because of the coronavirus pandemic. The Potter’s House megachurch, led by Bishop T.D. Jakes, is among them. The congregation with 30,000 members has suspended in-person church activities until further notice. Bishop T.D. Jakes joins “CBS This Morning” from Dallas, Texas, to talk about how he’s carrying out his duties in light of the pandemic. Source
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What to know about coronavirus if you have asthma
People with asthma face a greater risk in the coronavirus pandemic. Source
Coronavirus: When should you seek help?
The number of coronavirus cases is growing dramatically in the U.S., but there are still a lot of unknowns people are worried about. Dr. Tara Narula joins “CBS This Morning” to answer viewers’ most pressing, unanswered questions about the coronavirus. Source
College senior with coronavirus: “If you go out now, you’re going to get shamed”
Some students at Vanderbilt University have learned the hard way that they can spread the virus and become ill themselves. Source
Four senators reportedly sold stock before markets’ coronavirus spiral
Four U.S. senators reportedly sold stocks before the coronavirus sent markets plunging. Republican Senator Richard Burr sold up to roughly $1.7 million in mid-February, days after penning an op-ed assuring Americans that the U.S. was prepared to handle the disease. No charges have been filed and there is no evidence any of the four senators had insider information. Nancy Cordes reveals who the other Senators are and breaks down the details surrounding the accusations. Source
U.S. unemployment claims skyrocket as the government works to relieve financial burden
Nationally, unemployment claims are skyrocketing. The federal government is trying to put a band-aid on the financial bleeding, working to send out stimulus checks of $1,000 per adult and $500 per child. Kris Van Cleave reports. Source
FEMA Administrator Peter Gaynor on taking over U.S. coronavirus response
As U.S. governors work to contain the coronavirus in their own states, it was announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency would be taking charge of the federal government’s response. FEMA Administrator Peter Gaynor joins “CBS This Morning” to talk about the state of the federal response, and what measures they hope will contain the pandemic. Source
Coronavirus kills 4 family members: “They’e too young”
“They were good people. I don’t know why this is happening. They didn’t deserve this, they’re too young,” one relative said. Source
Four men hanged in India for notorious gang rape and murder
“The beasts have been hanged,” the victim’s mother said. Her daughter’s gang rape and murder sparked massive street protests across India. Source
Coronavirus updates from March 19, 2020
More than 14,200 people have now tested positive in the U.S. and at least 187 have died. Source