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
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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
Coronavirus updates: California wakes up to a COVID-19 lockdown
It’s the first state to order people to stay home for all but essential needs, copying measures that have worked elsewhere, when people heed them. Source
Burr, some other senators sold lots of stock as virus fears started
Senate records show the transactions involving Richard Burr and Georgia’s Kelly Loeffler, among others, came as lawmakers were getting private briefings on the possible outbreak. Source
Family wishes grandma a joyous birthday — from a safe distance
They decided to perform a rendition of “Happy Birthday” — all from the 95-year-old’s sidewalk. Source
Connecticut postpones presidential primary over COVID-19 concerns
Connecticut becomes sixth state to delay its primary amid coronavirus concerns. Source
NASA halts work on moon rocket, citing virus
The impact on the Artemis moon program is not yet clear, but NASA administrator Jim Bridenstine said personnel safety is the top priority. Source
Three pals plan to quarantine together to fight loneliness
The three pals have helped each other through divorces and losses — and now, they’re planning to hunker down and watch “The Crown” together. Source