A study finds the drug Trump has touted and taken has been linked to higher death risk in coronavirus patients. The CDC issues new guidance for houses of worship as Trump orders them to open and threatens to “override” governors who refuse to do so. States face critical reopening test as holiday weekend begins. NY, NJ, CT, DE reopen their beaches for Memorial Day weekend. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo states that: “A mask could make the difference between life and death“. The rate of new cases is trending up in 17 states, down in 9, and holding steady in 24 others. The new CDC guidelines state that: Houses of worship should provide soap & hand sanitizer, encourage the use of masks and clean their facilities daily. The holiday weekend is raising fears of the virus spreading across the U.S.. Brazil reported a single day record for number of virus deaths. Trump has decided to remove the watchdog investigating of a key cabinet member. Schools are struggling to decide how and when students should return to campus. Duke University is planning for students to return in person this Fall. The NCAA is allowing voluntary division 1 sports starting on June 1.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy