Debates over stay-at-home orders across the U.S.

Some states seem to be taking a cautious approach to reopening the economy. Mola Lenghi reports.

• Apr 17, 2020
• 4:53

Chefs say insurers aren't paying virus claims

A group of chefs from noted restaurants say they paid millions in premiums to insurance companies that are now denying their claims as small businesses across the country struggle with coronavirus lockdowns. Anna Werner speaks to chef Thomas Keller, who says he paid extra for virus coverage and is now suing his insurance company for not paying up. We cover his story for our series Financial Fallout, on the economic impact of the virus crisis.

• Apr 17, 2020
• 4:49

“Sunday Morning” Matinee: “Mrs. Doubtfire: The Musical”

The coronavirus pandemic has closed Broadway shows, including a new musical based on the Robin Williams comedy “Mrs. Doubtfire,” which was still in previews when theatres in New York were shut down. But that didn’t stop star Rob McClure and the cast from performing (while social distancing!) the song “As Long As There Is Love,” presented here for homebound lovers of musical theater.

• Apr 17, 2020
• 4:32

Maluma on helping Colombia battle coronavirus

“CBS This Morning” co-host Gayle King spoke to global superstar Maluma, also known as Juan Luis Arias, about how he's helping his native country Colombia battle the coronavirus, why he doesn't intend to release his music in English and what it means to be the only artist performing in Spanish in the upcoming Global Citizen special, "One World: Together At Home," airing on CBS Saturday, April 18 at 8 p.m. ET.

• Apr 17, 2020
• 19:29

What does reopening the U.S. look like?

President Trump has announced a three-phase plan for reopening the U.S. economy, after weeks of pandemic-forced lockdowns across the country. Many Americans have questions about what our "new normal" might look like. Dr. Tara Narula joins "CBS This Morning" to answer some of those questions, sent in by our viewers.

• Apr 17, 2020
• 7:03

New York hospital admitting less virus cases

A Long Island, New York hospital said it has discharged more coronavirus patients than they've admitted over a 72-hour period, a welcomed sign for the state at the epicenter of the U.S.'s outbreak. In New Jersey, a nursing home that was found to be holding 15 bodies of COVID-19 victims reportedly did not tell the family of one resident that the facility had virus patients at all. David Begnaud also looks at Louisiana, where a hospice has opened dedicated to coronavirus patients, which allows their families to see them.

• Apr 17, 2020
• 3:56

U.K. extends virus lockdown by three weeks

U.K. leaders have extended the country's lockdown for an extra three weeks as the country's death toll is expected to surpass 14,000. Prince William is opening up about the royal family and his father's COVID-19 diagnosis, admitting he was "quite concerned." Imtiaz Tyab reports on how Britain is dealing with the crisis.

• Apr 17, 2020
• 1:52

Study tests turberculosis vaccine against virus

A century-old vaccine used to treat tuberculosis, known as the BCG vaccine, is showing promise in treating coronavirus symptoms. In CBS News' latest installment of "Racing to a Cure," researchers say it might also lessen the severity of coronavirus by boosting the body's ability to fight off the infection before it gets worse. Debora Patta reports.

• Apr 16, 2020
• 1:49

Feds investigate virus outbreak at meat plant

Medical professionals from the CDC visited the Smithfield pork factory in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, where hundreds have been infected. Workers there tell CBS News they felt pressured to stay on the job. Adriana Diaz reports.

• Apr 16, 2020
• 1:52

Celebrities and CEOs helping people pay rent

As many Americans struggle to pay rent, both for their homes and their small businesses, celebrities and CEOs are stepping in to offer a helping hand. Dean Reynolds has a look.

• Apr 16, 2020
• 1:36

Tip leads police to find bodies at nursing home

A tip has led police in New Jersey to a grim discovery at the Andover nursing home where 17 bodies were found packed into a makeshift morgue. The state's governor called the crisis heart breaking. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.

• Apr 16, 2020
• 2:05

Experts warn more coronavirus testing needed

America is falling behind on coronavirus testing, but New Jersey is the country's first to use a new saliva based kit that delivers results within 48 hours. Mola Lenghi has the latest.

• Apr 16, 2020
• 3:15

Trump unveils new coronavirus guidelines

President Trump released his new coronavirus guidelines to reopen the economy and tells governors to ease restrictions by the end of the month, but many states are taking their own actions. Ben Tracy reports.

• Apr 16, 2020
• 2:32

Over 22 million jobless claims filed in last month

Some 5.2 million Americans filed for unemployment last week, bringing the number of unemployed to 22 million. The looming recession is fueling calls to reopen the economy sooner rather than later. Mark Strassmann reports.

• Apr 16, 2020
• 3:33

Lives to Remember: Prea Nankieshore

Prea Nankieshore, who worked as an emergency room clerk, passed away due to COVID-19 on April 8. She was 34. Her fiancé said the mother of 8-year-old twins was “a walking angel,” and her coworkers wrote, “Not all superheroes wear capes” in chalk on the sidewalk as a tribute to her. Anthony Mason tells her story.

• Apr 16, 2020
• 0:39

Video diaries reveal life amid virus lockdown

As the coronavirus dramatically impacts our nation, "CBS This Morning" has asked some Americans to keep a daily diary of their experiences. Joan Inman is an art historian from Alabama, Rebekah Tchouta is a suburban Atlanta therapist, Christine Savoie is a Louisiana college student and Martin Gruse is an emergency room nurse in Detroit. Here’s a look how they’ve been holding up.

• Apr 16, 2020
• 6:32

Pilot thanks medical volunteers on his flight

United Airlines pilot Jim Crail, who is married to a nurse, fought back emotions when he learned some of the passengers set to be on his flight were medical workers volunteering to help the coronavirus crisis in New York. A social media video shows Crail asking people at the airport to applaud the professionals. Kris Van Cleave reports on the touching moment, and on several carriers offering free flights to medical personnel.

• Apr 16, 2020
• 2:33

Over 5 million in U.S. file for unemployment

More than 5 million people filed for unemployment in the last week as coronavirus lockdowns continue through the country. Although the number is lower than the previous two weeks, the figure rounds out a grim four-week span in which over 20 million Americans filed jobless claims. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins "CBS This Morning" to talk about what that figure means for the U.S.'s road to economic recovery.

• Apr 16, 2020
• 3:07

Former Trump adviser on reopening the economy

Gary Cohn, President Trump's former chief economic adviser, joins "CBS This Morning" to talk about the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic for our series Financial Fallout. Cohn was president and COO of Goldman Sachs during the last recession, and says we need to "take our clues" from the way COVID-19 is spreading in order to safely and cautiously reopen the economy.

• Apr 16, 2020
• 6:02

Study tests 200 pregnant women for COVID-19

Two New York City hospitals tested more than 200 pregnant women for coronavirus when they were admitted for delivery, whether they showed symptoms or not. The results, published this week in the New England Journal of Medicine, revealed that more than 80% of the women testing positive showed no symptoms. Nikki Battiste, who is 37 weeks pregnant, speaks with one of the doctors who authored the study.

• Apr 16, 2020
• 3:19

CBS News probes nursing home virus deaths

The coronavirus pandemic has been especially deadly for the country’s nursing home populations. In Richmond, Virginia, the Canterbury Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center has lost 45 residents, making it one of the hardest-hit facilities in the U.S. Federal officials are also facing criticism for not publicly tracking infections and deaths in nursing homes. CBS News reached out to every state but only got complete data from 19. Jonathan Vigliotti reports on the data.

• Apr 16, 2020
• 3:02

Denmark begins opening schools amid lockdown

Parts of Europe have begun to slowly lift some coronavirus restrictions, though some people worry the lockdown could be eased too quickly. Denmark reopened schools on Wednesday, with fewer students in a classroom and no touching. Holly Williams spoke to one parent who said it was "lunacy" to expect children to continue social distancing.

• Apr 16, 2020
• 1:18

Las Vegas mayor demands end to state lockdown

While New York is looking to ramp up their coronavirus testing efforts and is calling for federal support, other parts of the country are facing frustration and outrage over stay-at-home orders that some deem unnecessary. Las Vegas' mayor demanded Nevada end its lockdown, pointing to the state's relatively low number of confirmed cases. David Begnaud looks around the country to see how the coronavirus pandemic is playing out across the U.S.

• Apr 16, 2020
• 3:51

Doctor shares warning about COVID test access

In a recent letter sent to the White House coronavirus task force, Association of American Medical Colleges President Dr. David Skorton called for more federal involvement in the COVID-19 testing process. Americans are still having trouble accessing tests, which Skorton says are necessary to understand what the country is "dealing with." Dr. Tara Narula speaks to Skorton about his warning to the White House.

• Apr 16, 2020
• 3:53

Trump weighs easing precautions in 9 states

President Trump is holding a call with the governors of all 50 states on Thursday, and is planning to announce a handful of states that can ease social distancing ahead of his own May 1 deadline. However, top health advisers insist that more widespread testing is needed before decisions like that can be made. Paula Reid breaks down the latest information coming from the White House coronavirus task force.

• Apr 16, 2020
• 2:43

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