CNN's Brooke Baldwin on coronavirus recovery: 'I think I've nearly battled this beast' Posted Apr 14, 2020 CNN afternoon anchor Brooke Baldwin on Monday updated her social media followers on her battle against the novel coronavirus. "On this rainy NYC Monday... I wanted to share with you my news: I THINK I’VE NEARLY BATTLED THIS BEAST," Baldwin wrote in an Instagram post. Baldwin announced she had tested positive for the coronavirus April 3. (The Hill)