Meals on Wheels is serving despite pandemic

With the CDC's warning that people 65 and older are most vulnerable to the coronavirus, older Americans, even those facing food insecurity, have been encouraged to stay home and self-quarantine. Non-profit Meals on Wheels has set out to make sure those vulnerable to hunger are staying fed, with more than 5,000 chapters around the country. Mireya Villarreal follows Meals on Wheels volunteers during their effort to keep helping people amid the coronavirus pandemic.

• Mar 19, 2020
• 1:48

Meditation and relaxation in the digital age

The coronavirus pandemic that's endangering our physical health is affecting our mental health as well. The CDC has a webpage devoted to managing anxiety and stress during the outbreak, and one recommendation involves meditation. In 2018, the agency reported that the practice of meditation tripled in the United States from 2012-2017. That's in part due to the popularity of websites and apps, that are bringing the age-old practice into the information age. Dana Jacobson looks at how and why these apps have become so popular.

• Mar 28, 2020
• 6:03

Trump extends social distancing guidelines

President Trump announced Sunday the nationwide social distancing guidelines will remain in place until April 30, saying the "peak" of the coronavirus pandemic is expected in two weeks. Mr. Trump said he expected the country to be "well on its way to recovery" by June 1. Watch his remarks from the White House Rose Garden here.

• Mar 29, 2020
• 3:24

White House explains new face mask guidance

President Trump announced that the CDC is changing its guidelines to recommend people wear simple cloth face masks to protect against the coronavirus, though he said he didn't plan to do so himself. Surgeon General Jerome Adams joined him at the White House briefing to explain the changing guidance on face masks.

• Apr 3, 2020
• 5:17

Doctor on the importance of masks amid virus

Just this week, the CDC unveiled a new recommendation urging the American public to wear masks when outside their homes, and the FDA approved a new blood test to detect the coronavirus. As the coronavirus pandemic continues to grow, so does the knowledge of the experts attempting to fight the disease. Dr. David Agus joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to discuss the latest coronavirus news reported this week.

• Apr 4, 2020
• 3:33

Trump says he won't wear face mask

President Trump on Saturday said that he won’t wear a face mask, despite announcing new CDC guidelines suggesting all Americans wear one when in public. "I won't be doing it personally. It's a recommendation," the president said. Nikole Killion reports.

• Apr 4, 2020
• 2:05

Trump administration considers reopening economy

Jobless claims are surging as businesses are forced to shut their doors amid the coronavirus pandemic. Meanwhile, President Trump is considering when the economy will reopen. CBS News White House correspondent Ben Tracy joins CBSN with the latest.

• Apr 9, 2020
• 7:31

Timeline: Trump admin's COVID guidance

At first, Americans were told they had nothing to worry about. Then the guidance from the Trump administration rapidly started to change.

• Apr 13, 2020
• 5:32

COVID-19's stealth impact on children

Children make up just a small portion of COVID-19 cases in the U.S. and while they are less likely to become severely ill compared to adults, at least three children have died from the virus. Dr. Dyan Hes, a New York pediatrician, joined CBSN to discuss the impact the pandemic is having on kids.

• Apr 14, 2020
• 9:55

Trump looks toward reopening economy

U.S. retail sales dropped 8.7% in March, the biggest one-month plunge on record. This comes as the Trump administration has reportedly outlined plans to begin reopening the economy as the coronavirus continues to claim more lives. CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid joined CBSN with the latest.

• Apr 15, 2020
• 13:03

Report: CDC contamination delayed virus tests

Contamination at a lab at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reportedly delayed the rollout of coronavirus testing kits across the country earlier this year. David Willman, investigative reporter for The Washington Post, joined CBSN to discuss the story.

• Apr 22, 2020
• 10:18

Search for COVID-19 treatments and vaccine

Health officials are warning the country could see a second wave of coronavirus in the fall. CBS News' Laura Podesta has more on possible therapies for the virus and David Dodd, CEO of GeoVax, joins CBSN to take a closer look at prevention and treatment.

• Apr 22, 2020
• 9:15

Americans stuck on cruise ships during pandemic

Thousands of Americans are stuck at sea as the pandemic continues. The CDC is refusing anyone to disembark onto U.S. land for the next three months. Kris Van Cleave explains.

• Apr 29, 2020
• 2:16

Trump says U.S. death toll projection to increase

A new model predicts that the number of coronavirus deaths will increase to 3,000 each day by June -- with cases skyrocketing to 200,000 per day. Ben Tracy has a look at the numbers.

• May 4, 2020
• 2:25

Some camps plan to open this summer

Summer camps directors are trying to decide whether to open their gates during the coronavirus pandemic. The CDC just released preliminary guidelines should they choose to open. Camp owner and New York State Democratic Chairman Jay Jacobs joins CBSN to discuss.

• May 14, 2020
• 7:06

Only 2 migrants allowed to seek refuge under emergency border order

More than 20,000 migrants, including unaccompanied children, have been expelled from the southern border under the emergency directive.

• May 13, 2020

Former CDC chief warns of "many waves" of COVID-19

The U.S. is at the "beginning of a long fight," public health expert says — and Dr. Tom Frieden expects major changes in the workplace.

• May 13, 2020

Top doctors questioned on U.S. coronavirus response

Four of the Trump administration's top medical experts testified about the U.S. response to the coronavirus before the Senate HELP committee Tuesday. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe and Reuters White House correspondent Jeff Mason join CBSN's Elaine Quijano to recap the hearing.

• May 12, 2020
• 18:44

White House directs West Wing staffers to wear masks

The Centers for Disease Control recommends that Americans wear masks in public.

• May 11, 2020

What to do if you're worried about returning to work amid pandemic

Employees are protected by several laws and guidelines to ensure they're safe at work.

• May 11, 2020

Ex-CDC Director Frieden on pandemic outlook

Former CDC Director Dr. Tom Frieden told a congressional committee there could be 100,000 coronavirus deaths in the U.S. by month's end. On "CBS This Morning," Frieden explains why he says we are just at the "beginning" of the outbreak and how much worse it could get. He also weighed in on new potential COVID-19 symptoms.

• May 7, 2020
• 4:40

CDC guidelines on reopening not released

CBS News has learned the CDC created a guide for local leaders on how to go about reopening public places and some businesses, but the document was not released. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett joined CBSN with the latest on the White House response.

• May 7, 2020
• 9:11

Gene Simmons educates fans on coronavirus face masks

"I wish you good health, despite your point of view," Simmons told one fan who thought face masks were "nonsense."

• May 6, 2020

CDC report details extent of coronavirus outbreaks in U.S. prisons

Jails and prisons, where social distancing is nearly impossible, have emerged as hotspots for COVID-19.

• May 6, 2020

How to fight misinformation on coronavirus

False information about the coronavirus can seemingly spread like wildfire online, but new research finds there are ways to combat it. Axios media reporter Sara Fischer joined CBSN with more.

• May 1, 2020
• 8:37

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