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President Trump announced CDC recommendations that people wear basic cloth face coverings in public places like groceries and drugstores. The guidance is voluntary and President Trump was clear: he will not wear one. “You can do it or not,” he said.

Dr. Deborah Birx said she has emerging concerns about Colorado, Pennsylvania and DC. She said there are 150 countries working on a treatment and “it’s devastating” for every single country.  

The federal government today issued $3.5+ billion in loans to small businesses. 

CBS Business Analyst Jill Schlesinger joins Major and explains the outbreak’s impact on jobs numbers.