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Monday, April 27

Monday's Daily Briefing: Some states are relaxing social distancing

Some states ease social distancing restrictions, Britain's Boris Johnson heads back to work and more things to start your Monday.

Good morning, Daily Briefing readers! Guess who's back? It's N'dea and I've got all the news you need to know this Monday morning.

But first, let's kick off this week with a recap of the biggest news you might've missed while you were (hopefully) staying inside this weekend:

•	As the U.S. neared 1 million confirmed coronavirus cases, a top health expert said the country has reached a plateau in new cases
•	The CDC warned of six new coronavirus symptoms: Chills, repeated shaking with chills, muscle pain, headache, sore throat and a new loss of taste or smell
•	Confusion around the health and whereabouts of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un swirled in part because of a long period out of the public eye
•	The 2020 NFL draft was announced by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell from his suburban New York City home and we graded all 32 teams

And now, here's the news you need to know today.

These states are relaxing their social distancing restrictions

As coronavirus cases continue to rise in the United States, some states are easing social distancing restrictions in attempts to re-open the economy . In Minnesota, "industrial, manufacturing and office-based businesses that are not customer-facing" can return to work Monday. Other states, however, are prioritizing religion, retail and routine care. In Indiana, dentist's offices, abortion clinics, dermatology offices and veterinary clinics will be reopened Monday. Retail can open for curbside in Colorado. In-person religious services resumed over the weekend in Georgia, though churches did not exactly rush to open their doors . Restaurants and theaters can also reopen in Georgia on Monday. Other states easing some restrictions include Kentucky, Mississippi, Montana, and Tennessee.

•	OK, say America does reopen. Are we really ready for that?
•	When will a second wave of the coronavirus hit? What will it look like?
•	Police arrest 3 people protesting closed beaches at SoCal beach set to reopen Monday.

Recovered from COVID-19, Boris Johnson returns to work

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson returned to work Monday following his recovery from a coronavirus infection that put him in intensive care. Johnson, in a speech from outside 10 Downing St. two weeks after he was released from a London hospital, said the country was starting to "turn the tide" against COVID-19. Johnson, 55, was hospitalized for a week, including three nights in intensive care, where he was given oxygen and watched around the clock. After he was released, he recorded a video message thanking staff at the hospital for saving his life. Meanwhile, Johnson's government is facing growing criticism over the deaths and disruption the virus has caused.

•	Queen Elizabeth says 'coronavirus will not overcome us'

Here are the latest coronavirus headlines

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•	Coronavirus live updates: U.S. nears 1 million cases; many Georgia churches stay closed
•	Native American tribes have been hit hard by coronavirus, and they're battling red tape to get help
•	From malaria drugs to disinfectant: Here are some of Trump's claims about the coronavirus
•	Will students show up for college in fall 2020? Community colleges offer a hint. It isn't pretty
•	Jazz funerals, normally a 'celebration of life,' are silenced: New Orleans grieves differently now
•	Mom with COVID-19 delivers twins as husband faced death: 'Let me live'
•	Steven Mnuchin says economy will rebound from the coronavirus crisis over the summer
•	Your money questions, answered: Will workers return to jobs paying less than coronavirus benefits?

'The Last Dance': Join The After Party

"The Last Dance," the 10-part documentary series chronicling Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls as they pursued the sixth and final title of their dynasty, continued Sunday with two more fascinating episodes. Highlights included tales of Dennis Rodman's 48-hour vacation to Sin City, the animosity between the Bulls and "Bad Boy" Detroit Pistons and Jordan's iconic playoff shot over Craig Ehlo . To recap what we watched, USA TODAY Sports' Mackenzie Salmon will be joined Monday by former NBA All-Star B.J. Armstrong, who played for the Bulls from 1989-1995 – winning three titles alongside Jordan. Armstrong will lend insight to "His Airness" and answer some listener questions. Watch "The After Party" Mondays live at noon ET on the USA TODAY Sports Twitter account and YouTube page .

•	'The Last Dance' takeaways: Michael Jordan dismisses Isiah Thomas' explanation for not shaking hands after playoff loss.
•	Dennis Rodman was allowed to party. Without him, do Bulls win title?

Nick Cordero's wife says he is 'recovering well'

Broadway star Nick Cordero, who remains in a medically-induced coma after getting his right leg amputated over coronavirus complications, will receive further medical treatment on Monday, according to his wife. "(Nick) is recovering well and doing really well with the pacemaker … on Monday they're going to put a trach ( tracheostomy) in (and) take the ventilator out," Amanda Kloots told her followers Saturday. The Tony-nominated actor had been admitted to the hospital for what was initially thought to be pneumonia, according to Kloots. An initial coronavirus test came up negative, though a subsequent one turned up positive for COVID-19.

•	Nick Cordero's wife vows 'We WILL dance again!' after actor's leg amputated in COVID-19 battle

Need a break from coronavirus news?

Here's what else people are talking about.

•	Chris Matthews says harassment allegation was 'highly justified' in first interview since resignation
•	Arrest made in drive-by shooting at 'Duck Dynasty' star Willie Robertson's estate
•	TV star Kristin Cavallari, ex-NFL quarterback Jay Cutler filing for divorce
•	'Homeland' recap: Did Carrie kill Saul? More big revelations from Showtime's series finale
•	The final patient from El Paso Walmart shooting died in the hospital

CBS to re-air classic shows 📺

The coronavirus pandemic has halted the production of many television shows, including CBS' "The Young and the Restless" and "The Bold and the Beautiful." To fill the void, the two major soap operas will fill their schedule with nostalgia, airing classic episodes going back as far as 1990 beginning Monday. The stars of "Y&R" and "B&B" will provide bonus content with fresh commentary at the beginning and end of many episodes. CBS will also air two documentary-style "making of" episodes, filmed on location in Monaco airing Monday and Tuesday.

•	60 comedy TV shows that will bring you much-needed laughter in quarantine

In better news: Andrew Cuomo gets a special delivery 📦

A retired farmer from northeast Kansas found himself with five unused N95 respirators from his farming days. Dennis, the farmer, kept four for his immediate family including his wife, Sharon, who has one lung among other health problems.

But what to do with the fifth mask?

Dennis chose an unconventional option: He mailed the mask to New York and with a letter asking Gov. Andrew Cuomo to get it to a nurse or doctor on the front lines. Cuomo used the letter as a heartwarming example of humanity in a time of crisis.

"How beautiful is that? I mean, how selfless is that? How giving is that?" Cuomo said, clutching the mask.

Dennis holds two of his remaining N95 masks as he stands with his wife, Sharon, at their home near Troy, Kansas, on Friday, April 24, 2020. Dennis, a retired farmer, shipped one of the couple's five masks left over from his farming days to New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo for use by a doctor or a nurse.

John Hanna, AP