National parks open during pandemic
National parks are free and open during the coronavirus outbreak, but many fear the large crowds will further spread the virus. Chip Reid reports.
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Possible treatments to fight coronavirus in the works
Nearly 900 U.S. service members have tested positive for the coronavirus and it is quickly spreading. Military scientists at the U.S. Army's top virus research lab are working on vaccines and treatments. David Martin reports.
Cruise ships with ill passengers dock in Florida
Two cruise ships carrying passengers with coronavirus have been allowed to dock in South Florida after many countries refused to let the ship dock. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
Hospitals in crisis during coronavirus outbreak
Hospitals are low in medical supplies and struggling to handle the surge of coronavirus patients, causing the EMT not to transport patients in cardiac arrest. Mola Lenghi has the latest.
Unemployment claims doubled from last week
More than 6.6 million Americans have filed for unemployment benefits last week, double the number of claims from the week before. Experts are saying next week's numbers could be worse. Mark Strassmann reports.
Atlanta restaurant feeds food service workers
The restaurant industry could lose 7 million jobs in the next three months as the coronavirus pandemic takes its toll on the economy. An Atlanta restaurant is looking to help those out-of-work employees by providing free lunch to the city's food workers, funded by community donations. Mark Strassmann speaks to Ryan Smith, owner of Atlanta's Staplehouse Restaurant, about why he is giving back after his own restaurant was forced to close for our series, A More Perfect Union.
Bill Gates reacts to federal virus response
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has been warning the public of a global pandemic since 2015. The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has so far donated $100 million to help fight the coronavirus. He speaks to “CBS This Morning” co-host Anthony Mason about what he is doing to help the world combat the virus, the role of the federal government on testing and why he thinks “for the next one, we will be far more ready than we were for this one.”
Over 6 million file for unemployment
The Labor Department has announced that it received over 6 million jobless claims in one week, significantly higher than the previous week's record-setting 3.3 million. CBS News Business Analyst Jill Schlesinger joins "CBS This Morning" to weigh in on what the latest report means for the U.S. economy and what out-of-work Americans can do to help themselves and their families.
Gravity Payments employees offer pay cut
Employees of Gravity Payments, a credit card processing company, have offered to cut their salary to help the company in an unprecedented move at a time when the coronavirus pandemic has businesses shutting their doors. Dan Price, the company's CEO, made headlines in 2015 as the "best boss in America." He cut his own salary and paid all of his workers a minimum yearly salary of $70,000. Jonathan Vigliotti speaks to some employees about why they are choosing to make the charitable move.
FBI warns Zoom users of hacking threat
The FBI is issuing a warning about Zoom, telling users that they could be victims of hacking that could come with pornographic or hateful messages. As people isolate at home amid the coronavirus pandemic, video conferencing apps like Zoom are seeing their users skyrocket into the millions. Anna Werner looks into the perils that come with the app's new popularity.
Doctor on coronavirus face mask debate
The CDC estimates that as many as 25% of people with the coronavirus may not feel any symptoms, but could still pass it on to others. In an attempt to reduce the spread, some medical experts are re-examining whether wearing face masks could help, despite a national shortage in medical supplies. Dr. David Agus joins "CBS This Morning" to talk about the CDC's guidance and what they might say on masks.
Nurse compares work conditions to "war zone"
Nurses at 15 hospitals in seven states are protesting this week over what they call a "lack of preparedness" by a major U.S. hospital chain. They say the shortage of protective equipment is putting them, their families, and patients at risk as they work on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic. Catherine Herridge speaks to one nurse who called her hospital a "war zone."
Fauci reacts to reports he needs security
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the country's top infectious disease doctor, joined "CBS This Morning" after reports that he now requires personal security detail. Fauci, the face of the national coronavirus response, has received threats to his safety amid splitting with President Trump during several task force press briefings.
Ships with virus cases stuck off FL coast
Two cruise ships wait outside Port Everglades in South Florida, carrying passengers believed to be infected with the coronavirus. The cruise line says more than 200 people on the two ships have flu-like symptoms. On one ship, The Zaandam, nine people have tested positive for the coronavirus and two of them have died. Manuel Bojorquez speaks to one person who says her parents are on the ship, and her father has developed pneumonia.
Memo to NYC EMTs shows grim reality of crisis
Over 1,000 American residents died of the coronavirus on Wednesday, bringing the U.S. death toll to over 5,100. In New York City, paramedics have been told to not transport patients in cardiac arrest to the hospital, reflecting the grim reality of how overwhelmed the epicenter of the virus outbreak is. David Begnaud reports from outside a field hospital in Central Park to show the toll the disease is taking on the city.
Extended interview: Bill Gates on coronavirus pandemic
Billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates talks with “CBS This Morning” co-host Anthony Mason about why we need “strong isolation measures on a countrywide basis” to deal with the coronavirus outbreak, how it could be “years” before the U.S. economy gets back to where it was before and why he thinks “for the next one, we will be far more ready than we were for this one.”
NYC paramedic documents coronavirus battle
Megan Pfeiffer, a veteran paramedic, shared a video diary of what she calls "battlefield triage" at the country's epicenter in New York City.
U.S. cities see spike of coronavirus cases
While New York is still the epicenter of the coronavirus in the U.S., it's not the only region struggling with a rapid rise of COVID-19 infection. Mola Lenghi has the latest.
Couple weds while social distancing during pandemic
Sara and Marco Sylvester had to scrap their huge wedding that would have had family coming from Peru and Texas. But they married Tuesday night in Washington, D.C., while also practicing social distancing guidelines.
Grocery store workers' role in serving the public
Medical professionals around the country are now being recognized for their work on the front lines and rightfully so. But there's another group of workers that also deserve gratitude and recognition. Janet Shamlian has their story.
Governors continue plea for medical supplies
Despite downplaying the dangers of the coronavirus earlier this year, President Trump on Wednesday spoke severely about the health crisis and assured help is on the way. But governors across the country are desperately seeking medical supplies and taking drastic measures to obtain them. Weijia Jiang reports.
Florida's coronavirus death toll rises
Florida's governor is imposing a "stay at home" order as the state's death toll approaches new levels. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
NBA star on mental illness, social distancing
Basketball star Kevin Love, who plays for the Cleveland Cavaliers, revealed personal struggles with depression and anxiety in a bid to bring awareness to mental health. One in five American adults experience some form of mental illness each year, and many are struggling with current social distancing guidelines that leave people feeling isolated. Love joins "CBS This Morning" to talk about what he is doing to cope himself, and his generous donation to out of work arena employees.
Amazon employees makes damning accusations
Amazon employees staged a strike against the online retail giant earlier in the week. One worker claims he was fired for staging a walkout in New York, a claim the company denies. Another at the management level said she was told to keep an employee's coronavirus diagnosis a secret, which the company also denied. Adriana Diaz speaks to some of these workers about their explosive accusations.
Ex-CDC director on White House virus timeline
The White House coronavirus task force has projected the coronavirus pandemic to go through June, possibly slowing down in July. Dr. Tom Frieden, who served as CDC Director during the Ebola and Zika outbreaks, weighs in on the latest pandemic models and how Americans can stay healthy during an appearance on "CBS This Morning."
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