Dr. Fauci warns of reopening U.S. too soon

The nation's top public health experts, including Dr. Anthony Fauci, are warning against reopening the U.S. economy quickly as some states grapple with containing the virus. Nancy Cordes reports.

• May 12, 2020
• 04:18

Fallout of coronavirus scare inside W.H.

As the White House grapples with a coronavirus scare, Major Garrett explains the impact that could have on the president's efforts to reopen the economy. He also explains why the Senate testimony of key Coronavirus Task Force members could mean for the White House coronavirus response and 2020 race.

• May 12, 2020
• 03:44

How indoor air currents can spread viruses

Surprising new research may help keep people safe from coronavirus in restaurants, as states begin to loosen rules and reopen. As Omar Villafranca discovered, there's something important beyond masks and social distancing that restaurants might need to consider: air currents.

• May 12, 2020
• 03:22

Lives to Remember: Faces of the pandemic

As the coronavirus pandemic continues, people across the U.S. are losing loved ones to the illness. The victims include legendary Philly folk DJ Gene Shay, Disney ink and paint artist Ann Sullivan, English teacher and novelist Kimarlee Nguyen, real estate broker Robby Browne, Chicago ICU nurse Joyce Pacubas-Le Blanc and gym teacher Simon Press. Anthony Mason profiles them in our series Lives to Remember.

• May 8, 2020
• 05:20

Dr. Agus on coronavirus antibody tests

As some states start to reopen for business, companies are ramping up antibody tests that can reveal whether a person previously had the coronavirus. Dr. David Agus explains how the tests work, if they're accurate, and that they don't determine if a person has immunity.

• May 7, 2020
• 03:10

Diplo, Marcus Mumford on new collaboration “Lay Your Head on Me”

Musical trio Major Lazer, led by producer and DJ Diplo, collaborated with Marcus Mumford of Mumford and Sons for the first time on the new song “Lay Your Head on Me.” The accompanying video features performers from 28 countries, all shot at home over the last month. Anthony Mason speaks with Diplo and Mumford about the song.

• Apr 22, 2020
• 05:36

Lives to Remember

As the coronavirus pandemic continues, people across the U.S. are losing loved ones to the illness. The victims include cinematographer Allen Daviau, character actor Allen Garfield and United Nations official Lila Fenwick, who was also the first black woman to graduate from Harvard Law. Anthony Mason profiles them and others for our series Lives to Remember.

• Apr 24, 2020
• 06:54

Ramadan begins during pandemic

During the global coronavirus pandemic, many Muslims are finding different ways to celebrate Ramadan at home, but some countries are easing restrictions for the holy month. Imtiaz Tyab reports.

• Apr 25, 2020
• 02:02

Over 4 million in U.S. file for unemployment

The Labor Department says 4.4 million Americans filed for unemployment, bringing the total number to roughly 26 million jobless claims in the last five weeks since the pandemic began. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger breaks down the number and the pandemic's impact on the economy on "CBS This Morning."

• Apr 23, 2020
• 03:00

Expert on science behind COVID-related dreams

In a Harvard survey, over 2,000 people described 5,000 coronavirus-related dreams over the month of April. They include nightmares about getting the virus and anxiety dreams about forgetting to wear a mask outside. Dr. Carol Ash, a sleep specialist and chief medical officer at RWJ Barnabas Health in New Jersey, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the phenomenon.

• Apr 23, 2020
• 04:15

ER doctor shares lessons from treating COVID

A New Hampshire emergency room doctor with three decades of experience tells Gayle King what he learned about treating coronavirus patients with potentially dangerous cases of pneumonia. Dr. Richard Levitan described his 10 days volunteering at New York's Bellevue Hospital in an op-ed for the New York Times and told King he was surprised by what he saw in the ER.

• Apr 23, 2020
• 06:33

Pro sports leagues grapple with lockdowns

The NFL draft will kick off Thursday night as sports leagues around the world grapple with how to return after the coronavirus forced seasons to be suspended or canceled. Dana Jacobson speaks to NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman and Baltimore Ravens defensive end Calais Campbell about what they see ahead for athletes and their fans.

• Apr 23, 2020
• 04:01

Americans struggle with losing health care

Millions of Americans facing unemployment over pandemic lockdowns are also struggling with the loss of their health care. Many are choosing to abstain from needed medical procedures because they cannot afford them without insurance. Anna Werner explains what Americans looking for other ways to get insured can do and speaks to Senator Mark Warner about lawmakers' efforts to help.

• Apr 23, 2020
• 04:29

Controversy over pandemic stimulus allocation

Although nearly 1.7 million PPP loans have been approved so far, a survey found that 80% of small businesses are either still waiting to receive their money or have not heard about their application at all. Four major banks are facing lawsuits alleging they prioritize bigger customers, which are now receiving backlash themselves for receiving stimulus money while smaller, independent businesses did not make the cut. Nancy Cordes hears from small business owners who are struggling with the loan program.

• Apr 23, 2020
• 02:53

Las Vegas mayor pushes to reopen city

Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman has been criticized by Nevada's governor for suggesting to let businesses compete with each other to see who can keep customers the safest amid her push to lift the city's pandemic lockdown. Goodman has yet to outline a plan for reopening herself. Jamie Yuccas speaks to a local bar owner who says he at least hopes the governor will set a date on when the state might reopen.

• Apr 23, 2020
• 01:49

Georgia, Oklahoma to begin reopening Friday

Without a federal mandate, each state is free to open as conditions amid the coronavirus pandemic dictate, leaving a number of them to fight a political battle as well. Georgia and Oklahoma are pushing forward with soft reopenings beginning Friday, despite not meeting federal guidelines. Florida will also open some beaches Friday. Meanwhile, Wisconsin saw its largest jump in cases since the pandemic began, possibly tied to an outbreak at a meatpacking plant. Mark Strassmann breaks down where some states stand in their fight against the coronavirus.

• Apr 23, 2020
• 04:05

COVID research doctor claims he was ousted

Dr. Richard Bright, director of the federal agency in charge of developing drugs to fight the coronavirus, says he was pushed out of his role because he resisted the White House's push toward unproven treatments. President Trump said he "never heard of him" when asked about it in a Wednesday press conference, where he also painted an optimistic view amid warnings by his own health experts of a second coronavirus wave. Weijia Jiang, who attended the press conference, breaks down the latest information from the White House.

• Apr 23, 2020
• 02:55

Pandemic lockdowns lead to cleaner Earth

On this 50th anniversary of Earth Day and during an unprecedented pandemic, Los Angeles has seen some of the cleanest air in recent time. In CBS News' "Eye on Earth" series, correspondent John Blackstone takes a look at the silver lining of the coronavirus outbreak.

• Apr 22, 2020
• 01:52

Teen on airborne mission of mercy

There's a remarkable effort underway to airlift supplies to hospitals in remote parts of Virginia so they can fight COVID-19. And you might be surprised by who's in the cockpit. Kris Van Cleave introduces us to TJ Kim.

• Apr 22, 2020
• 01:34

African Americans at higher risk of getting COVID-19

African Americans make up under 35% of the population in some Southern states, but 56% have died from the coronavirus. A new study found the virus is having a huge impact on blacks who are obese, diabetic or have hypertesion. Jeff Pegues reports.

• Apr 22, 2020
• 02:15

New model shows most states shouldn't reopen until end of May

Researchers say most of the U.S. should keep stay-at-home orders until the end of May, later than previously suggested. This comes as protests to reopen the country continue to grow nationwide. Mola Lenghi reports.

• Apr 22, 2020
• 04:28

Food supply fears rise as processing plants close

The U.N. is warning that the pandemic is putting the world at risk of widespread famines "of biblical proportions." There are growing concerns about food supplies in the U.S., especially in America's meat industry. An explosion of coronavirus cases is forcing major packing plants to shut down. Janet Shamlian has the latest.

• Apr 22, 2020
• 02:11

Vaccine research doctor removed from job

Dr. Rick Bright, the scientist in charge of the search for a coronavirus vaccine, is blowing the whistle and calling for an investigation. He says he was fired from his job after he refused to push for "on demand" access to a drug praised by President Trump as a miracle treatment. Paula Reid reports.

• Apr 22, 2020
• 02:41

Calif. wants to increase testing for asymptomatic people

An autopsy confirms that two California residents have possibly died from the coronavirus about three weeks earlier from the first coronavirus death in the U.S. This comes as the Golden State wants to ramp up testing for COVID-19. Jamie Yuccas reports.

• Apr 22, 2020
• 01:55

BET News special to focus on virus impact

The coronavirus has hit black Americans harder than any other group, which is why BET, BET Her and BET’s Facebook pages are focusing on the pandemic in a primetime special that “CBS This Morning” co-host Gayle King will anchor Wednesday night. "COVID-19: Black America's Fight" will have interviews about the devastating impact with the mayors of San Francisco, Chicago and New Orleans, as well as changemakers in the black community and White House officials like Dr. Deborah Birx.

• Apr 22, 2020
• 02:50

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