British Prime Minister Boris Johnson gave Britons a grave warning about their loved ones as health experts predict the country is four weeks from the infection levels of Italy. Facing a shortage of hospital beds, Italian doctors are being forced to prioritize younger patients with a higher survival rate. Italy’s coronavirus death toll has already exceeded 1,000. Meanwhile, South Korea achieved a milestone of more recoveries than new infections after weeks of disease. Ian Lee reports on how the world is dealing with the pandemic from London. Source
Author Archives: Stonecom Interactive
Biden, Sanders slam Trump’s handling of coronavirus
Both Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders have slammed President Trump’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic after he gave a primetime Oval Office address on the crisis on Wednesday. Both condemned Mr. Trump’s leadership while outlining their own plans to fight the public health crisis. Nikole Killion explains how the coronavirus is affecting the 2020 campaign. Source
Dow recovers by nearly 2,000 points after brutal week
The stock markets ended a brutal week on a positive note. The Dow bounced back by nearly 2,000 points, picking up more than 9% on Friday. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger reports. Source
Trump says cornavirus test kits “coming very soon,” leaving patients anxious for results
The U.S has fallen far short in its capacity to test Americans for the virus. Since the first case was detected in this country nearly two months ago, just over 14,000 people have been tested. Jamie Yuccas reports. Source
“CBS Evening News” headlines for Friday, March 13, 2020
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.” Source
Families, businesses and governments across the country prepare for weeks of closure due to coronavirus
Grocery stores nationwide were flooded with anxious shoppers hoping to stock up on toilet paper, thermometers and canned goods. Across the country, families prepared for weeks at home. Mola Lenghi reports. Source
Trump declares national emergency to combat coronavirus
President Trump declared a national emergency on Friday over the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Mr. Trump also expressed for the first time a willingness to be tested. Wejiia Jiang reports. Source
Former Surgeon General: “You have to be thoughtful” about social contact
Dr. Vivek Murthy, who served as Surgeon General during the Obama administration, joins “CBS Evening News” anchor Norah O’Donnell to answer questions about the coronavirus pandemic. Source
Federal government estimates about 38 million Americans will need medical care amid coronavirus concern
The U.S Department of Health and Human Services estimates if the coronavirus outbreak becomes “very severe” about 38 million Americans will need medical care and nearly 10 million will need to stay in hospitals. Adriana Diaz reports. Source
Trump says he will “most likely” be tested for coronavirus
“No, I don’t take responsibility at all,” president said about the lag in available coronavirus tests in the U.S. Source