Full transcript of "Face the Nation" on July 12, 2020
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, we sat down with Surgeon General Jerome Adams, Kindercare CEO Tom Wyatt, and former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb
COVID-19
Phoenix mayor says city still has "a real challenge with testing"
Arizona is one of more than three dozen states experiencing a surge in coronavirus infections.
Pandemic: A snapshot of life in Rome
Minnesota native Annie Ojile captures scenes of a locked-down Italy devoid of American tourists during the coronavirus outbreak
KinderCare CEO: childcare industry needs at least $25 billion in stimulus funds
Tom Wyatt, CEO of one of the nation's largest childcare providers, says the child care industry has been left largely unprofitable as a result of the coronavirus.
Transcript: AdventHealth CEO Terry Shaw on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with AdventHealth CEO Terry Shaw that aired Sunday, July 12, 2020, on "Face the Nation."
Transcript: Scott Gottlieb on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb that aired Sunday, July 12, 2020, on "Face the Nation."
Surgeon general "trying to correct" earlier guidance against masks
The Trump administration has done an about-face regarding the wearing of face coverings in public.
Transcript: Surgeon General Jerome Adams on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Surgeon General Jerome Adams that aired Sunday, July 12, 2020, on "Face the Nation."
Transcript: Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego that aired Sunday, July 12, 2020, on "Face the Nation."
Atlanta reverts to "Phase 1" as COVID hotspots surge
CBS News' Mark Strassmann reports on the latest developments on COVID-19 across the country.
All roads lead to an empty Rome
In 2019, more than 5.5 million Americans visited Italy, spending nearly $3 billion. But one travel industry group predicts this year may be the worst for tourism in decades – and last week the European Union extended its ban on American travelers. Correspondent Seth Doane reports on how businesses in Rome – heavily dependent upon tourism – have suffered not just from the pandemic, but also from the economic fallout due to an absence of visitors from the United States.
Dr. Jon LaPook on the importance of wearing face masks
The science behind how using a mask can help prevent an infected person with no symptoms from transmitting the coronavirus to others
Dr. Jon LaPook on the importance of face masks
Face masks have become not only a key defense against the spread of the coronavirus, but also a political flashpoint for those prioritizing personal freedom over public health. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook discusses how wearing a mask can help prevent an infected person with no symptoms from transmitting COVID-19 to others.
Helping communities at highest risk of COVID-19
According to the CDC, people with chronic diseases, such as obesity, hypertension and type-2 diabetes, are a staggering 12 times more likely to die from the coronavirus – and Black Americans have a higher prevalence of many of these conditions. In Baltimore, medical staff from Johns Hopkins are joining forces with "trusted messengers" – including faith leaders from a historic local mosque – to improve health outcomes for the Black community. Allison Aubrey, of National Public Radio, reports.
Building bridges to combat COVID-19 in communities of color
In Baltimore, medical staff from Johns Hopkins are joining forces with "trusted messengers" – including faith leaders from a historic local mosque – to address obstacles to improved health outcomes for the Black community
Some state officials make mask mandates
Some state officials are making masks a requirement, and rolling back their reopenings. It comes as the U.S. records more than 3.2 million cases, with a single day record set Friday with more than 66,000 new cases reported. Dr. Ron Elfenbein, an emergency care physician, joined CBSN to discuss.
Covid Chronicles: Tourism
The lucrative tourism sectors in Colorado and Michigan have been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic. CBS News campaign reporters Cara Korte and Adam Brewster discuss the impact in battleground states.
Appeals court issues stay in Flynn case
A federal appeals court on Friday delayed a decision to dismiss charges against President Trump's former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett and CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge join Elaine Quijano to discuss.
Trump seen wearing face mask in public for first time
"I've never been against masks, but I do believe they have a time and a place," Trump told reporters.
Bollywood star Amitabh Bachchan hospitalized with coronavirus
Bachchan's son, actor Abhishek Bachchan, says he has tested positive for the coronavirus as well.
Astros cancel workout after staff member "potentially exposed" to person with virus
"We are working closely with MLB and our team physicians to follow the established testing and cleaning protocols so that we can safely bring our players and staff back to the field as soon as possible."
New York reports lowest 3-day average virus death toll since March 16
The state also announced that virus hospitalizations dropped below 800 for the first time since mid-March.
Bodies are being exhumed in Mexico to make room for coronavirus deaths
Photojournalist Jonathan Alpeyrie says the pandemic is stretching the system to its limits.
Coronavirus strains Mexico's cemeteries
As the death toll rises, some cemeteries are running out of space and even moving the long dead to make room for more.
Inmates are 5 times more likely to get virus than others, study says
"Prisoners have a right to adequate protection of their health while incarcerated," said the lead author of the study, which was published in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
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