U.S. Army Field Band still playing amid coronavirus

Concert halls have gone dark all over the world, but the coronavirus could not silence the U.S. Army Field Band. David Martin reports.

• Mar 31, 2020
• 01:42

Guidelines on wearing face masks outside

The Center for Disease Control is taking steps to clarify the confusion over whether the general public should wear face masks or not. Dean Reynolds has the details.

• Mar 31, 2020
• 01:49

Americans face financial struggles due to coronavirus

There are signs that an already crippled economy may get even worse. Investment bank Goldman Sachs estimates that unemployment in the U.S. will explode to 15% by the end of June, and that the U.S. gross domestic product will drop as much as 34%. Mark Strassmann has a closer look.

• Mar 31, 2020
• 02:26

Trump urges Americans to social distance

President Trump and top health officials are urging Americans to stay away from each other because it could be the difference between life and death. The president announced tougher guidelines aimed at flattening the curve of coronavirus cases. Weijia Jiang reports.

• Mar 31, 2020
• 02:24

Coronavirus takes deadly toll in the U.S.

As the coronavirus continues to surge across the U.S., health care workers are pleading for resources used to help save patients and to save themselves. Makeshift morgues and hospitals have become common protocol. Mola Lenghi has the latest.

• Mar 31, 2020
• 04:33

How mass school closures harm some students

Coronavirus school closures are forcing over 55 million students in the U.S. from Kindergarten through 12th grade to learn from home. The mass shut downs are disrupting teachers' lesson plans and even pose a problem for students who may not have internet access. Julie Lythcott-Haims, CBS News contributor and author of "How to Raise an Adult: Break Free of the Over Parenting Trap and Prepare Your Kid for Success" joins "CBS This Morning" to talk about how the virus precautions could leave some school-age kids behind.

• Mar 31, 2020
• 05:05

Retail giants furlough workers amid pandemic

Retail giants Macy's, Kohl's and Gap have announced widespread furloughs amid soaring reports of coronavirus cases in the U.S. The pandemic has sent the economy into free fall, with massive layoffs and small business closures happening across the country as a result of precautions to slow the disease's spread. Jill Schlesinger joins "CBS This Morning" to talk about this latest hit to workers and what it means for the future of the economy as the pandemic continues.

• Mar 31, 2020
• 04:19

Nursing homes see mounting coronavirus deaths

Over 15,000 nursing homes nationwide are trying to stop the coronavirus from sweeping through their vulnerable populations. Heartbroken families report not being able to say a proper goodbye to their loved ones, while some worry about their relatives who need the constant care nursing homes provide. Meg Oliver speaks to relatives of nursing home residents to hear how they are dealing with the outbreak.

• Mar 31, 2020
• 02:49

Sibling pharmacists on working amid pandemic

A countless number of "essential workers" are serving their communities each day despite coronavirus risks keeping the majority of people in their homes. A brother and sister pharmacy team told Adriana Diaz that they felt a "tension in the air" as the severity of the pandemic weighs down on public consciousness. They, like many others on the front lines, are worried about exposing their loved ones to the virus.

• Mar 31, 2020
• 03:54

$9,000 bill after coronavirus test

The potential cost of tests and treatments for the coronavirus could cause some people to delay seeking medical care. Anna Werner speaks with "Walking Dead" actor Daniel Newman, who says he never found out if he tested positive for coronavirus, but he still ended up with a bill for more than $9,000.

• Mar 31, 2020
• 04:31

NYC EMS stretched thin battling coronavirus

A video taken outside of NYU Langone Hospital in Lower Manhattan shows nine ambulances backed up in front of the emergency room, all filled with sick patients. With coronavirus cases in New York City soaring, the city's first responders are also facing massive casualties with over 260 reported cases in the FDNY, including ambulance mechanic James Villecco who died from his infection on Sunday. David Begnaud speaks to some on the front lines of the city's outbreak.

• Mar 31, 2020
• 03:49

New COVID-19 test to produce faster results

The FDA has authorized a coronavirus test that can produce a positive result in five minutes, and a negative result in 13 minutes. To deal with the soaring number of cases, President Trump also said the FDA has approved a process to sterilize the N-95 masks that many hospitals are currently lacking. Dr. David Agus weighs in on both new developments during an appearance on "CBS This Morning."

• Mar 31, 2020
• 02:05

Trump splits with governors on virus tests

President Trump suggested surgical masks were being stolen by health care workers during a Monday press conference while also claiming the country's governors were thanking him for the federal assistance they have received in fighting the coronavirus pandemic. A record of the call seems to refute Mr. Trump's claim, where Montana Governor Steve Bullock warned him that testing delays could soon overwhelm hospitals in rural areas. Weijia Jiang reports on what else the president covered during the task force press briefing.

• Mar 31, 2020
• 02:19

Central Park to house overflow virus patients

More than 1,000 people, including at least three health care workers, have died from coronavirus in New York City. Newly built field hospitals have been set up in Central Park to deal with an expected overflow of patients. As the epicenter of the U.S.'s outbreak, New York also received military assistance in the form of a Navy hospital ship docking at a Manhattan pier, equip with 1,000 beds to assist with the city's non-coronavirus medical cases. Mola Lenghi takes a look at one of the city's field hospitals to report on how they are preparing for the worst of the pandemic.

• Mar 31, 2020
• 03:18

CBS News mourns loss of colleague Maria Mercader

CBS News has been overwhelmed with grief at the loss of a beloved friend and colleague, Maria Mercader. She is among the victims of COVID-19's deadly reach.

• Mar 30, 2020
• 01:40

South Korea's fight against coronavirus

While the U.S. and many other nations are still bracing for the worst, South Korea stands in sharp contrast. The rate of the new cases there peaked late last month and are still under 10,000. Fewer than 160 people have died. Ramy Inocencio has a look.

• Mar 30, 2020
• 01:51

Urgent calls to help doctors and nurses

On this National Doctors' Day, there are urgent calls for help from doctors and nurses. Hundreds have caught the virus while treating patients. President Trump said on Monday that he's considering hazard pay for health care workers. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.

• Mar 30, 2020
• 01:57

State leaders demand coronavirus supplies

Despite repeated promises from the Trump administration, there are still shortages of vital supplies needed in the fight against the coronavirus. Local officials are pleading for help as the pandemic threatens to overwhelm states from coast to coast. Paula Reid reports.

• Mar 30, 2020
• 02:08

More states lock down amid coronavirus pandemic

The spread of coronavirus in the U.S. is accelerating. On Monday, a member of President Trump's task force told governors they are weeks away from hitting the peak in COVID-19 cases. Mola Lenghi has the latest.

• Mar 30, 2020
• 04:39

Maria Mercader remembered as shining light

CBS News is mourning the loss of one of our own to the coronavirus. Maria Mercader, whose career at CBS News spanned more than three decades, was always a guiding spirit and a shining light. She battled health problems for decades, but she used her deep faith and her big smile to life up and inspire others. Anthony Mason remembers her life and career.

• Mar 30, 2020
• 02:40

Infant dies from coronavirus in Chicago

An investigation is underway into what is believed to be the first infant death from the coronavirus in the U.S. The medical history of the baby, who lived in Chicago, was not released. The commissioner of the Chicago Department of Public Health, Dr. Allison Arwady, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the "unusual" case and why parents shouldn't panic.

• Mar 30, 2020
• 05:22

Antibodies could be key to fighting virus

Patients who have been infected with the coronavirus and recovered could be the key to fighting the disease. One potential treatment uses the antibodies built up in the blood of patients who've had the illness. Dr. Jon LaPook speaks with a doctor who is overseeing the treatment in Houston.

• Mar 30, 2020
• 04:32

Stockpile of medical supplies "very stressed"

There are more concerns that the United States may not have enough masks, gowns and ventilators to fight the coronavirus. Catherine Herridge speaks with Greg Burel, the former director of the largest U.S. stockpile of medical supplies, who says there is not enough inventory to meet the needs of doctors and nurses.

• Mar 30, 2020
• 02:57

Inside the Army's coronavirus field hospital

The United States Army is opening a field hospital in New York City Monday designed to handle non-COVID-19 patients, freeing existing New York hospitals to expand their fight against the coronavirus. Tony Dokoupil goes inside the new medical facility at the Javits Convention Center in Manhattan with Army chief of staff General James McConville.

• Mar 30, 2020
• 04:20

How coronavirus is spreading around the world

The number of coronavirus victims around the world continues to soar. Roughly 34,000 patients have died globally, and there are growing concerns about the virus spreading in developing countries. Charlie D'Agata reports on how other parts of the world are coping with the crisis.

• Mar 30, 2020
• 02:00

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