Senate passes bill to boost small business aid, hospitals and testing

President Trump has consistently claimed there is no shortage of medical supplies or coronavirus tests but that's been disputed by many governors. Paula Reid reports.

• Apr 21, 2020
• 3:05

Lives to Remember: Jack Zoller

Dr. Jack Zoller passed away from COVID-19 on April 2. In his career as an OBGYN in New Orleans, he delivered more than 3,000 babies. “If I could count the number of people in the Jack Zoller fan club, it would take a while,” his son Gary said. “If you knew him, you loved him.” Anthony Mason tells his story.

• Apr 21, 2020
• 1:08

Man asks neighbor out via drone amid lockdown

Singles are finding ways to make an emotional connection despite coronavirus restrictions discouraging people from meeting in person. One New York City couple managed to communicate via everything from drone to protective bubble after spotting each other on their respective roof and balcony. Meanwhile, dating apps are pushing others to video chat. Jamie Yuccas reports on the dating scene's transformation amid the pandemic.

• Apr 21, 2020
• 4:47

Abrams on plan to help families amid pandemic

Former Georgia Democratic gubernatorial candidate and founder of nonprofit Fair Fight 2020 Stacey Abrams joins "CBS This Morning" to announce a new initiative to help the people hit hardest by the coronavirus pandemic. Her plan is to give $1,000 to 100,000 households impacted by the virus. Abrams also reacts to Republican Governor Brian Kemp's decision to open some businesses in Georgia this week.

• Apr 21, 2020
• 3:59

Actor Danny Burstein on battle with COVID-19

Broadway veteran Danny Burstein, known for his award-winning performances in musicals like "Fiddler on the Roof," was discharged from the hospital after a five-day stay battling the coronavirus. He speaks to Anthony Mason about his infection and recovery, as the pandemic forced the shutdowns of theaters across the country.

• Apr 21, 2020
• 5:26

Kendi on COVID-19 hitting black Americans

Ibram X. Kendi, founding director of the Anti-Racist Research and Policy Center at American University, joins "CBS This Morning." Kendi is the creator of the "COVID Racial Data Tracker." He discusses the racial disparity of those affected by the coronavirus crisis, including why black Americans have been so disproportionately affected and what can be done to help the most vulnerable communities.

• Apr 21, 2020
• 4:08

Coronavirus threatens U.S. meat supply chain

Coronavirus infections in at least 17 meat processing plants across nine states are contributing to a spike in confirmed cases in the Midwest. Although 13 plants are already closed temporarily or operating at reduced capacity, Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds says shutting down plants would hurt farmers and the national food supply. Adriana Diaz looks at the effect the pandemic has had on some of these facilities.

• Apr 21, 2020
• 3:31

Texas town deals with crises over oil, virus

In cities like Midland, Texas, which rely on oil fields as their primary source of jobs and revenue, residents are dealing with a double blow from plummeting prices of oil and the economic effects of the coronavirus pandemic. Midland Mayor Patrick Payton said it could be at least two years before the city's economy could be moving as normal again. Janet Shamlian speaks to a fourth-generation oil field worker about how his family is handling the double-crisis, for our series Financial Fallout.

• Apr 21, 2020
• 3:13

Governor Newsom on virus crisis in California

California Governor Gavin Newsom said it was "unrealistic" to think life as we knew it before the coronavirus pandemic would be back to normal anytime soon. He said he empathized with the frustration of state residents who are protesting his stay-at-home order, but urged them to think of their loved ones and others amid their fatigue with the precautions. He speaks to Tony Dokoupil in an exclusive interview on how the pandemic is playing out in his state.

• Apr 21, 2020
• 5:00

Trump plans temporary ban on immigration

President Trump announced that he was temporarily suspending immigration to the U.S. in a Monday night tweet. Mr. Trump cited the "invisible enemy" of the coronavirus and the need to protect jobs, although the U.S. has the most reported cases in the world by far. Weijia Jiang breaks down what the ban may entail and what questions are still left after the president's surprise announcement.

• Apr 21, 2020
• 2:52

Several states preparing to reopen their economies

Several states are announcing their plans to reopen their economies in the coming days following a string of protests from conservative groups. This comes as coronavirus cases continue to mount nationwide. More than 40,000 have died across the country due to the virus. Janet Shamlian reports.

• Apr 20, 2020
• 4:53

Virus infections soar at nursing homes

Coronavirus deaths continue to rise in nursing homes throughout the country. The pandemic has also led to staff shortage in nursing homes, but the CDC issued new guidelines that allow COVID-positive aides to keep working. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.

• Apr 20, 2020
• 2:31

Governors ask for more coronavirus test kits

The desperate scramble for tests, masks and other gear in the fight against coronavirus has pitted states against each other and even the federal government. This comes as governors are dealing with protesters demanding an end to stay-at-home orders, even as new hot spots emerge in major cities. Weijia Jiang reports.

• Apr 20, 2020
• 2:53

Antibody test concerns as states look to reopen

Health officials say blood tests to determine whether someone has developed antibodies against coronavirus are key to reopening the economy. But researchers at Harvard say the U.S. needs to nearly triple the current rate of testing while concerns about the accuracy of these tests continue to pile up. Mola Lenghi has the latest.

• Apr 20, 2020
• 2:38

Broadway performer spreads joy during pandemic

Brian Stokes Mitchell, one of Broadway's leading men, has a new role. He performs every evening to lift the spirits of a city forced "to bear with unbearable sorrow." Jim Axelrod has his story.

• Apr 20, 2020
• 2:01

Health care workers face pay cut amid outbreak

The financial fallout from the pandemic is affecting health care workers in America. ER doctors are taking a 40% pay cut and getting their benefits cut during the coronavirus outbreak. Nikki Battiste reports.

• Apr 20, 2020
• 2:10

Author Mitch Albom on new story "Human Touch"

Author Mitch Albom is writing a new story to raise awareness for coronavirus relief in his native city, Detroit. His popular books include "Tuesdays With Morrie" and "The Five People You Meet In Heaven." "Human Touch" is free, and he is publishing one chapter online every week. Albom joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the endeavor.

• Apr 20, 2020
• 5:05

Seth Doane on his coronavirus recovery

Last month, CBS News foreign correspondent Seth Doane shared his experience testing positive for coronavirus. He was quarantined in Rome with his husband, Andrea, and is now feeling better. He joins "CBS This Morning" after getting his second negative test result.

• Apr 20, 2020
• 7:56

Illustrator spreads hope amid crisis

A celebrated artist is using his talents to spread a message of hope during the pandemic. Award-winning illustrator Kadir Nelson is known for painting African-American icons who have inspired him, including Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., baseball star Jackie Robinson and Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm. Lee Cowan shares how Nelson is now taking inspiration from other heroes.

• Apr 20, 2020
• 3:04

Turning to plasma therapy to treat virus

Researchers hope plasma from coronavirus survivors may help cure seriously ill patients. Dr. Tara Narula speaks with some families who have turned to plasma therapy when all else failed. This type of therapy for the coronavirus is still experimental and clinical trials are underway.

• Apr 20, 2020
• 4:27

Health departments step up contact tracing

Success in the fight against the coronavirus may depend in part on two things, learning who has the disease, and who could get it. Health officials use contact tracing to find out who infected patients may have met. Jericka Duncan reports on how health departments are stepping up the use of this method.

• Apr 20, 2020
• 3:58

Psych hospitals face possible virus outbreaks

The coronavirus is hitting patients and staff at psychiatric facilities across the U.S., and caring for this population comes with unique challenges during a pandemic. Catherine Herridge reports on Western State Hospital in Washington, where there have been 34 confirmed cases. Some staff members are concerned the hospital isn't taking the virus seriously enough.

• Apr 20, 2020
• 3:36

China arrests Hong Kong protest leaders

The U.S. is criticizing China for detaining 15 leaders of Hong Kong's protest movement amid the coronavirus pandemic. Holly Williams speaks to a professor who says the virus crisis provided an opportunity for the crackdown.

• Apr 20, 2020
• 1:47

Doctor on antibody test accuracy

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo says his state will begin what he calls the "most aggressive" antibody testing program in the country. He says New York can conduct up to 2,000 antibody tests per day to determine who has been infected. Dr. Jon LaPook joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the test and concerns about its accuracy.

• Apr 20, 2020
• 3:37

States say they can't reopen without testing

Governors in states with stay-at-home orders say they are eager to lift them, but not until there is enough testing to know if it is safe. Weijia Jiang reports that the Trump administration continues to face backlash for not having a national testing strategy. Public health experts say testing would have to at least triple the current rate before the country can safely reopen.

• Apr 20, 2020
• 3:02

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