KEILAR: Grammy-winning singer, Christopher Cross, is sharing his frightening coronavirus story. CNN entertainment reporter, Chloe Melas, explains how COVID-19 almost killed him.</s>CHLOE MELAS, CNN ENTERTAINMENT REPORTER: Brianna, singer, Christopher Cross, said that COVID-19 caused him to become temporarily paralyzed. Cross, who is best known for his hits like "Ride Like the Wind" and "Sailing," told "CBS Sunday Morning" that he and his girlfriend contracted the virus after returning from a trip to Mexico City. He said they were sick for several weeks. And that his doctors also diagnosed him with a rare neurological disorder, which they believe was due to the coronavirus. Cross says he was unable to walk and that it was his, quote, "darkest of times." He now walks with a cane. And says he feels like it's his obligation to share what happened to him. Saying, quote, "This is a big deal. You've got to wear your mask. You've got to take care of each other, because, you know, this could happen to you -- Brianna?</s>KEILAR: Chloe, thank you so much. We have some breaking news. The U.S. has surpassed eight million coronavirus cases. This, amid new questions about a promise made by President Trump. Why the antibody cocktail that he calls a cure may not be available for months and may not be affordable for many Americans.
"Sailing" Singer Christopher Cross Says COVID Paralyzed Him