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.

• Apr 30, 2020

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.

• Apr 27, 2020

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.

• Apr 27, 2020
• 4:39

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.

• Apr 23, 2020

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​.

• Apr 22, 2020

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.

• Apr 22, 2020

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.

• Apr 17, 2020

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.

• Apr 15, 2020

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.

• Apr 9, 2020

Should the public wear face masks? Experts weigh new advice

Top officials are considering new guidance for public use of face masks.

• Apr 3, 2020

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.

• Apr 2, 2020

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.

• Apr 2, 2020

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.

• Mar 25, 2020

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.

• Mar 25, 2020

Google launches highly-anticipated coronavirus website

The site offers safety and prevention tips, search trends, and other resources for individuals, educators and businesses.

• Mar 21, 2020

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.

• Mar 21, 2020

What is the coronavirus and what are the symptoms?

Best practices and how to stay safe from the coronavirus pandemic.

• Mar 20, 2020

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.

• Mar 19, 2020

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.

• Mar 19, 2020

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.

• Mar 17, 2020

"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.

• Mar 17, 2020

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.

• Dec 15, 2018
• 3:54

Coronavirus updates from March 16, 2020

Trump concedes nation "may be" headed into recession as businesses are forced to lay off millions of workers.

• Mar 17, 2020

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.

• Mar 16, 2020

Coronavirus updates from March 15, 2020

On Saturday night, weary travelers who returned to the U.S. were greeted with packed, hourslong waits for required medical screenings at airports.

• Mar 16, 2020

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