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Coronavirus: What We're Learning From Around the World Mar 27, 2020

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CBS News medical contributor Dr. David Agus discusses what the United States can learn from how other nations are combating COVID19. He tells CBS News consumer investigative correspondent Anna Werner that we need to do more coronavirus testing and treat patients sooner in order to have better outcomes like South Korea and Germany. The difference between China and Italy shows the importance of a centralized response, says Dr. Agus. He also says the draconian measures taken by some Asian countries are difficult to enact without giving up some privacy. According to Dr. Agus, it will be another week and half until we see the impact of measures that have been implemented thus far.

(Please note this podcast was recorded the morning of March 27th, 2020)

3/27: The U.S. has 85,000 coronavirus cases, more than any other country. NYC remains the national epicenter. Mar 27, 2020

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The U.S. now has 85,000 reported cases of coronavirus, more than any other country in the world. New York City remains the national epicenter, overwhelming the city's hospitals. Monday marks the end of the administration’s 15-day slow the spread initiative. President Trump has said he will then make a decision about how he wants the country to move forward. UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has tested positive for COVID-19, according to his Twitter account. We are hearing emotional stories from some of the record number of Americans who have filed for unemployment because of the coronavirus pandemic.

#TeaWithMrsG: Lady Gaga's Mom Cynthia Germanotta Offers Comfort Amid Coronavirus Mar 26, 2020

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Cynthia Germanotta, president and co-founder of Born This Way Foundation, joins "CBS This Morning" co-host Anthony Mason to discuss how to manage mental and emotional wellness during the coronavirus pandemic. Germanotta explains why we should use technology to maintain social bonds while social distancing and discusses how she came up with the idea for her #TeaWithMrsG Twitter videos. She also shares some of the stories of kindness from the foundation's Channel Kindness platform.

3/26: U.S. coronavirus death toll passes 1,000. Number of reported cases in Louisiana is skyrocketing. Mar 26, 2020

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The nationwide coronavirus death toll has now topped 1,045 people. There are more than 69,000 reported cases of COVID-19 across the country and nowhere has been harder hit than the New York metro area. Dr. David Agus explains why New York City is "a perfect place" for the virus to spread. Meanwhile, the number of reported coronavirus cases in Louisiana is skyrocketing. The Senate unanimously approved a historic $2 trillion relief bill meant to ease the economic pain of the coronavirus. Dr. Anthony Fauci, the government's top infectious disease expert, warned last night that we need to be prepared for a possible second cycle of coronavirus later in the year.

3/25: Pres. Trump and Senate agree on rescue package. New York becomes epicenter of coronavirus in U.S. Mar 25, 2020

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The White House and the Senate have agreed to a roughly $2 trillion rescue package — the largest in American history. President Trump now says he wants to re-open the country for business by Easter — just two and a half weeks from now — even as health officials warn the coronavirus pandemic will continue to worsen in the U.S. It took 67 days for the worldwide number of reported cases to reach 100,000, but just eleven days to reach 200,000 and four days to go to 300,000. New York has seen a surge in coronavirus cases and has quickly become the epicenter of the virus in the U.S.

Alice Marie Johnson's Fight for Criminal Justice Reform Mar 25, 2020

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Sentenced to life in prison for a non-violent crime in 1996, Alice Marie Johnson had resigned herself to the fact that she would never see the outside world again. But that changed in 2018, when President Donald Trump commuted her sentence after a direct plea by Kim Kardashian West. Now a free woman after 21 years, Johnson has partnered with Stand Together to help promote criminal justice reform. Johnson and Stand Together's senior vice president Mark Holden joined CBS News' consumer investigative correspondent Anna Werner to discuss her story and the changes they hope to see in the system.

(Please note this conversation took place in early March.)

3/24: Monday saw the biggest one-day jump in U.S. coronavirus deaths. Lawmakers close in on stimulus package deal. Mar 24, 2020

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We're seeing the biggest one-day jump in coronavirus deaths in the U.S. since the outbreak again as more than 140 people lost their lives yesterday, bringing the death toll to over 590. A new CBS News poll shows that while most Americans don’t think the Trump administration was prepared for the coronavirus pandemic, 53% approve of the way the president is handling it. After failing to reach a deal yesterday, lawmakers now say they are finally closing in on a nearly $2 trillion emergency stimulus package to help Americans and businesses suffering from the impact of the coronavirus outbreak. The 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo are hanging in the balance. America is halfway through the federal government's 15 days of recommended social distancing, but Trump suggested yesterday that at least some areas of the country could see those restrictions loosened sooner than expected.

3/23: Senators continue to negotiate coronavirus relief bill. American medical workers continue fight against COVID19. Mar 23, 2020

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President Trump has now approved major disaster declarations for New York, California and Washington state to respond to the coronavirus pandemic. On Capitol Hill, Senators are back to negotiating this morning after they failed to agree on a nearly $2 trillion relief bill. Stay at home orders are now in place in 8 states, and all Americans have been warned against holding large gatherings. As American medical workers continue their fight against the coronavirus, the need for protective medical equipment has never been more critical. Doctors and nurses say they're fearful about their own safety, and the safety of their loved ones. The International Olympic Committee says it is considering delaying this summer's games in Japan.

Coronavirus: What You Need To Know Mar 20, 2020

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Dr. David Agus shares what you should be asking your doctor if you feel any symptoms of the COVID19 virus, the importance of social distancing and quarantining, and the best practices for recovery. Dr. Agus, a CBS News medical contributor, discusses the two possible treatments that are being used to help treat infected patients and how the virus is bringing the country's medical infrastructure to the brink. He also explains what can be learned from the global response and why we have seen drastically different outcomes in countries like Italy and South Korea. Talking with CBS News consumer investigative correspondent Anna Werner, Dr. Agus emphasizes that young people are not immune to the coronavirus and needs to heed the warnings. (Please note this podcast was recorded the morning of March 20th, 2020)

3/20: Cases in the U.S. nearly quadruple from Monday. California is now under a statewide stay at home order. Mar 20, 2020

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There are now more than 14,000 reported cases in the U.S., nearly quadruple the total on Monday. The death toll has climbed to at least 205 people. California is now under a statewide stay at home order -- the first state to take that step. CBS News has learned the Trump administration plans to close the southern border to all non-essential travel. President Trump is pushing the FDA to fast-track drugs to treat coronavirus. Meanwhile, lawmakers are working on a plan to give cash to Americans. Dr. David Agus joins us to discuss possible treatments for the coronavirus. FEMA administrator Peter Gaynor joins us exclusively to discuss the government’s response. Four U.S. Senators, including Intelligence Committee Chair Richard Burr, reportedly sold stock before #coronavirus fears sent the markets plunging.

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