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
• 2:19

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
• 3:18

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
• 1:40

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
• 1:51

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
• 1:57

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
• 2:08

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
• 4:39

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
• 2:40

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
• 5:22

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
• 4:32

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
• 2:57

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
• 4:20

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
• 2:00

Doctor says he was fired for sharing concerns

A growing number of doctors and nurses say the coronavirus pandemic is stretching the country's health care system to the brink of disaster. Jericka Duncan speaks with one doctor who says he was fired after trying to emphasize how dire the situation is now in hospitals.

• Mar 30, 2020
• 2:57

Trump extends social distancing guidelines

President Trump extended the government's social distancing guidelines until at least the end of April. He said he was simply being hopeful when he repeatedly touted reopening the country by Easter last week. Weijia Jiang reports on why the president gave up on his target date to end the crisis.

• Mar 30, 2020
• 1:43

How bad could the coronavirus outbreak get?

Federal stay-at-home guidelines that were due to expire Monday have been extended until at least the end of April. More than 143,000 coronavirus cases are reported across America and more than 2,500 people have died. New York has the most cases by far, with more than 59,000, but the numbers are going up rapidly in states like Louisiana, Michigan, Illinois and California. David Begnaud reports on how bad the outbreak could get.

• Mar 30, 2020
• 4:12

Airline industry in historic freefall

The global airline industry is experiencing unprecedented declines in revenue, worse than what it was after 9/11. Airlines expect to lose a quarter of $1 trillion in revenue this year. Kris Van Cleave reports.

• Mar 28, 2020
• 2:05

Italy remains Europe's epicenter of coronavirus

Worldwide, confirmed cases of coronavirus now top 640,000, with the death toll around 30,000. In Europe, Italy remains the hardest hit. Roxana Saberi reports.

• Mar 28, 2020
• 1:41

California prepares for coronavirus surge

The nation's most populous state is bracing itself for a surge in coronavirus cases. Health officials predict Los Angeles could face New York-level crisis. Danya Bacchus reports.

• Mar 28, 2020
• 1:34

Trump considers quarantine of N.Y. metro residents

As New York becomes the epicenter of the coronavirus, not just in the U.S. but around the world, President Trump said he is considering a quarantine of all residents who leave the metro area. Nikole Killion reports.

• Mar 28, 2020
• 2:58

Steve Hartman on the different kinds of heroes

CBS News' Steve Hartman is teaching thousands of kids online about different kinds of heroes. He also asked them to thank their hero, prompting many to reach out to pharmacists and truck drivers.

• Mar 27, 2020
• 2:38

Coronavirus survivor shares her story

A Seattle woman recovers from coronavirus despite a dire prognosis. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.

• Mar 27, 2020
• 1:49

Blood of COVID-19 survivors may help save lives

Doctors are hopeful that a treatment or coronavirus may already exist -- in the blood of patients who were once infected. Blood plasma from those who have recovered can be a rich source of antibodies, the proteins that help the immune system attack the virus. Dr. Jonathan LaPook reports.

• Mar 27, 2020
• 1:47

Italian hospital modifies scuba masks to replace ventilators

With ventilators running low, a desperate hospital in northern Italy has a new idea: modified scuba masks. Chris Livesay reports.

• Mar 27, 2020
• 1:37

3 cities where conditions may worsen next week

U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams told CBS News that New Orleans, Chicago and Detroit are likely to see conditions worsen next week. The National Guard could be called in to set up beds in Illinois and Michigan. Dean Reynolds reports.

• Mar 27, 2020
• 1:41

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