In a recent survey, 53% of Americans said they do not have emergency funds to cover a significant amount of time without a paycheck. Although President Trump has proposed a payroll tax cut to ease the burden, one finance expert says that won’t help people who are most struggling from the coronavirus shutdowns, hourly employees. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins “CBS This Morning” to talk about the economic effects of the ongoing public health crisis. Source
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How the U.S. plans to correct the “failing” coronavirus testing system
Dr. Anthony Fauci, head of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases at the National Institutes of Health, said Thursday the United States’ coronavirus testing system was “failing.” He joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss what the country is doing to correct the system and get more people tested. Source
Latest news as coronavirus claims lives and disrupts life for millions
Officials worldwide are being forced to accept that slowing the coronavirus’ spread will require Herculean, and incredibly painful sacrifices. Source
Eye Opener: Coronavirus halts daily life
The coronavirus pandemic has shut down schools, sporting events and businesses. On Wall Street, stocks had their worst day in a generation due to concerns over the illness. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Source
Latest news as COVID-19 claims lives and disrupts life for millions
Officials worldwide are being forced to accept that slowing the coronavirus’ spread will require Herculean, and incredibly painful sacrifices. Source
Former Baltimore health commissioner on coronavirus: “Don’t buy masks”
Former Baltimore Health Commissioner Leana Wen spoke with Major Garrett for this week’s episode of “The Takeout” podcast Source
Jamal Simmons on what Sanders needs to do before ending campaign
On “The Takeout” podcast this week, political strategists Jamal Simmons and Terry Sullivan weigh in on Sanders’ presidential campaign. Source
Johns Hopkins develops its own coronavirus test
The famous Baltimore hospital is one of several private institutions going that route in an effort to fill the current testing void in the U.S. Source
Justin Trudeau’s wife, Sophie Grégoire Trudeau, tests positive for coronavirus
Authorities worldwide are racing to combat and contain the COVID-19 outbreak. Source
Chelsea Manning ordered released from prison, fined $256,000
The decision comes just a day after Manning’s legal team said she attempted suicide. Source