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.
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Huge racial disparity in COVID hospitalizations in Georgia, study finds
The study comes one day after Georgia's death toll from the virus passed 1,000.
CDC adds 6 new possible coronavirus symptoms
The agency has updated its list to include: chills, repeated shaking with chills, muscle pain, headache, sore throat and new loss of taste or smell.
Can you get COVID-19 twice?
The World Health Organization warns there is currently no evidence that people who have recovered from the coronavirus are protected from a second infection. South Korea’s CDC says that 268 patients have retested positive after it was thought they recovered. Dr. Tara Narula speaks to doctors about what we know about immunity and reinfection of the virus.
CDC director fears 2nd wave of coronavirus next flu season
"There's a possibility that the assault of the virus on our nation next winter will actually be even more difficult than the one we just went through," CDC Director Robert Redfield said.
Testing "critical" amid concern of virus second wave, FDA head says
The United States is currently doing below 200,000 new coronavirus tests per day, according to COVID Tracking Project.
First U.S. coronavirus death came weeks before previously thought
Santa Clara County, California officials say someone succumbed there on February 6; it was thought a Washington state death in late February was first in U.S.
U.S. to review coronavirus tests of deportees in Guatemala
There are growing concerns about the U.S. sending infected deportees to the Central American country, which only has 214 confirmed cases.
CDC director calls WHO "a great partner" after Trump cuts funding
President Donald Trump accused WHO of making mistakes that worsened the global spread of coronavirus, as he announced funding would be cut.
CDC eases some return-to-work guidelines for essential workers
In a first, small step toward reopening the country, the agency revised guidelines on when essential workers who've been exposed to COVID-19 can get back to work.
Should the public wear face masks? Experts weigh new advice
Top officials are considering new guidance for public use of face masks.
Georgia gov. didn't know asymptomatic people can spread virus
The CDC is headquartered in Georgia and has warned repeatedly about the risk of asymptomatic spread.
LA mayor urges residents to wear masks when they're not home
Eric Garcetti's recommendation for a way to help curb COVID-19's spread goes further than suggestions from many public health experts.
Southern states face spike in coronavirus cases
Louisiana, Florida and Georgia are facing alarming spikes, with more than 4,700 cases and 125 deaths in those states alone.
Cuomo calls on mental health professionals to volunteer
"Don't underestimate the emotional trauma that people are feeling and the emotional health issues," the New York governor said.
Google launches highly-anticipated coronavirus website
The site offers safety and prevention tips, search trends, and other resources for individuals, educators and businesses.
U.S. to rapidly turn away border-crossing migrants over coronavirus
The Trump administration is citing a public health law that allows officials to deny entry to foreigners who could carry a disease.
What is the coronavirus and what are the symptoms?
Best practices and how to stay safe from the coronavirus pandemic.
Family wishes grandma a joyous birthday — from a safe distance
They decided to perform a rendition of "Happy Birthday" — all from the 95-year-old's sidewalk.
CDC: Alarming missteps fueled deadly nursing home outbreak
"I'm in shock, this report is despicable," Carmen Gray, whose mother is one of the residents who tested positive, told CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti.
Surgeon general urges Americans to follow CDC guidelines
Surgeon General Jerome Adams emphasized that the next 15 days will be critical for fighting the outbreak in the U.S.
"Big Brother" contestants told about coronavirus on live TV
They've essentially been in quarantine, but they just found out that a lot of the world's population is too.
Behind the rise in foodborne illnesses
It’s become routine: a warning from the federal government about a food product that's suddenly considered a potential danger. On Wednesday, the CDC warned of salmonella contamination linked to certain ground beef, last month it was E. coli in romaine lettuce traced to Northern California. In fact, 2018 has already recorded the highest number of multistate foodborne illnesses outbreaks in recent years. Atlantic senior writer Derek Thompson joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to discuss what’s behind the rise in foodborne illnesses.
Coronavirus updates from March 16, 2020
Trump concedes nation "may be" headed into recession as businesses are forced to lay off millions of workers.
Will U.S. coronavirus outbreak look like South Korea or Italy?
To ensure the country's hospitals can treat the people who get sick, mitigation measures are needed, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams said.
Tennessee prison system head to resign after failed Christa Pike execution
Debris found of medical plane that went missing near Nantucket with 6 on board
Cornell president says school "must do better" amid criticism of its investigation
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Senior Trump administration officials met to discuss Iran war at Camp David
Trump urges daylight saving time bill supporters to personally call Sen. Cotton
Iowa approves pricy foreign-owned steel plant project in swing district
Zach Bryan wears "Free Palestine" shirt during concert at Gillette Stadium
More details emerge about FlyDubai co-pilot who tried to crash plane
