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How to avoid coronavirus treatment scams

The Justice Department has filed its first enforcement action against alleged coronavirus fraud. It obtained a temporary restraining order Sunday against the website coronavirusmedicalkit.com. Prosecutors say the site claimed to offer consumers access to vaccine kits from the World Health Organization, but there are currently no vaccines for the disease. Anna Werner joins “CBS This Morning” to explain how to avoid the scam and others like it.

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Trump pushes to open economy despite pandemic

While the federal government is still urging people to stay at home amid the pandemic, President Trump said he will decide on Monday whether to ease current coronavirus restrictions. He argued that dire economic conditions caused by prolonged shutdowns could lead to suicides, which he claimed would result in an even higher death toll. Mr. Trump's statement goes against the advice of medical experts who say the coronavirus will not be contained in just a matter of weeks. Paula Reid breaks down the president's Monday evening coronavirus briefing, where Dr. Anthony Fauci was noticeably absent.

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Senate hotly debates coronavirus relief bill

Emotions ran high in the Senate chamber on Monday as lawmakers debated into the night on how to best soften coronavirus' blow to the economy. Negotiations centered around a new $500 billion fund for loans to big industries, which Democrats say does not include enough rules to govern who gets what. As they spoke, General Electric announced it would lay off about 2,500 workers. Nancy Cordes breaks down Congress' latest push to help U.S. industries and workers.

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Cities struggle with social distancing

Practicing social distancing can become difficult in heavily urban areas, where people living in small spaces try to get outside while still avoiding others. Some grocery stores have implemented policies designed to keep customers at a distance from each other while several major chains have placed limits on how many people can be inside at once. Jericka Duncan speaks to everyday city dwellers to see how they think the mandate designed to help slow the spread of the coronavirus is going.

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Restaurants grapple with virus precautions

Restaurants across the U.S. have been required to alter their operations in order to survive, with several cities and states shutting bars and restaurants over the coronavirus pandemic. Shifting to take out-only is the only way some eateries can stay in business, requiring fewer employees and altered menus and unfortunately to varying degrees of success. Vladimir Duthiers speaks to restauranteurs and their employees about the toll this is taking on their business and their lives.

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Volunteers work to aid seniors amid pandemic

While the coronavirus pandemic is expected to worsen, efforts have been raised around the country to help people aged 65 and older who are the most susceptible to the coronavirus. A Kentucky COVID-19 relief program pairs people who are medically at-risk, in most cases the elderly, with those who are not. In Texas, a Facebook group with thousands of members has become a virtual community working on real ways to help seniors. Errol Barnett reports on these groups and shares personal stories from those who are working to help.

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Ford CEO on aiding the coronavirus effort

Ford Motor Company announced it will help overcome critical supply shortages in the face of the coronavirus pandemic. The automotive giant is partnering with GE Healthcare to expand production of much-needed ventilators each month to treat coronavirus patients. Ford is also using its 3-D printing factories to produce plastic face shields and respirator masks for health care workers. President and CEO of Ford Motor Company Jim Hackett joins “CBS This Morning” for his first TV interview about the crisis.

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