California monitoring 8,400 for coronavirus

California is currently monitoring 8,400 people for the coronavirus as doctors try and work out how a woman in the state contracted the illness without any connection to a likely origin. Multiple health care personnel who were exposed to the patient in the days before her diagnosis are also being kept in isolation and even quarantine. Governor Gavin Newsom announced that federal officials have promised to send more testing kits as part of the government’s emergency initiative to increase coronavirus testing capabilities nationwide. Carter Evans is in California reporting on how the state is attempting to contain the disease.

• Feb 28, 2020
• 3:36

California monitoring 8,400 for coronavirus

New measures are in place in California this morning after the first apparent U.S. case with unknown origin. The female patient is battling the virus despite no recent foreign travel or known contact with another infected person. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans joined CBSN AM from UC Davis Medical Center, where she's being treated.

• Feb 28, 2020
• 3:18

California monitoring 8,400 for coronavirus

New measures are in place in California this morning after the first apparent U.S. case with unknown origin. The female patient is battling the virus despite no recent foreign travel or known contact with another infected person. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans joined CBSN AM from UC Davis Medical Center, where she's being treated.

• Feb 28, 2020
• 3:55

Coronavirus outbreak reaches "decisive point"

Many people are still unsure what exactly they should do to protect themselves from the coronavirus outbreak and how concerned they should be about the situation. CBS News medical contributor Dr. David Agus joined CBSN to help us understand the latest developments.

• Feb 28, 2020
• 7:16

Doctor explains spread of coronavirus

Health officials have warned that it's not a question of if, but when the coronavirus will spread in the U.S. The World Health Organization says the virus has reached a "decisive point" and has "pandemic potential." Dr. James Hamblin, who has written an article for "The Atlantic" entitled "You’re Likely to Get the Coronavirus," joins CBSN with more.

• Feb 28, 2020
• 8:42

Sanders slams Trump at rally

Ahead of the pivotal primary in South Carolina, Bernie Sanders slammed President Trump's response to coronavirus.

• Feb 28, 2020
• 0:59

Spread of coronavirus causes travel issues

New cases of coronavirus are spreading faster in the rest of the world other than in China. United Airlines suspended some flights to some parts of Asia, and the U.S. State Department is advising Americans to reconsider traveling to Italy. Charlie D’Agata reports.

• Feb 28, 2020
• 1:59

How coronavirus attacks the lungs

As public health officials scramble to get testing kits out, researchers are developing a new and faster way to get a diagnosis. Dr. Jon LaPook takes a look at how these new lung scans are playing an important role in detecting coronavirus.

• Feb 28, 2020
• 2:37

WHO raises coronavirus risk level

The World Health Organization said the global risk from coronavirus is "very high." The announcement comes as health officials confirm the virus has spread to more than 50 countries. Dr. Jon LaPook joined CBSN with more on the growing outbreaks.

• Feb 28, 2020
• 9:06

Wall Street has worst week since 2008

Coronavirus fears caused stocks to fall for the seventh straight day. Traders blamed the lack of consistent message from the Trump administration. Nikki Battiste reports.

• Feb 28, 2020
• 1:30

Coronavirus risk upgraded to "very high" by WHO

A second coronavirus case has been confirmed in California. The World Health Organization on Friday raised its risk alert to “very high" for the coronavirus outbreak. Carter Evans reports.

• Feb 28, 2020
• 2:49

Democrats lash out against Trump's handling of coronavirus

Even as health officials scramble to contain its spread, the debate over the coronavirus is spilling over onto the campaign trail. Democrats spent the day before the South Carolina primary lashing out at President Trump for his handling of the crisis, while Mr. Trump traveled to Charleston Friday night for a rally with supporters. Ed O'Keefe reports.

• Feb 28, 2020
• 1:54

What parents should know about a mysterious illness in kids

Doctors believe that a rare and sometimes serious illness in children could linked to the coronavirus.

• May 15, 2020

Trump gives press conference on coronavirus

President Trump on Saturday announced new efforts to combat the spread of coronavirus, including new travel restrictions on visitors from Iran and further screening efforts on people coming from South Korea and Italy. Mr. Trump confirmed a person has died of the new coronavirus in Washington state. Watch Mr. Trump, Vice President Mike Pence, Health and Human Services director Alex Azar and National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases director Anthony Fauci speak at a press conference.

• Feb 29, 2020
• 46:18

Trump speaks after 1st U.S. coronavirus death

President Trump addressed the nation Saturday after a Washington state man in his 50s became the first person in the U.S. to die from coronavirus. Mr. Trump said there's no reason for panic. Steve Dorsey reports.

• Feb 29, 2020
• 1:52

First U.S. coronavirus death confirmed

Public health officials in Washington state confirmed that the man who died from coronavirus was suffering from respiratory symptoms. Danya Bacchus reports.

• Feb 29, 2020
• 1:07

Coronavirus reported in at least 56 countries

The coronavirus outbreak has now spread to at least 56 countries, with Italy reporting the highest number of cases outside Asia. Charlie D'Agata reports.

• Feb 29, 2020
• 1:35

The facts about coronavirus: What you need to know

Dr. Jon LaPook presents the latest information about the virus and how best to protect yourself and others from COVID-19.

• Mar 1, 2020
• 5:02

Open: This is "Face the Nation," March 1

Today on "Face the Nation," the White House scrambles to calm fears as coronavirus claims the life of an American inside the U.S. Plus, with South Carolina behind them, 2020 candidates set their eyes on the Super Tuesday contests.

• Mar 1, 2020
• 2:28

Health secretary investigating allegations by coronavirus whistleblower

The secretary of health and human services says he is looking into allegations that health workers weren't properly protected when interacting with Americans returning from China.

• Mar 1, 2020
• 7:38

Ex-FDA head warns against devoting resources solely to coronavirus vaccine

Former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb warned of "hundreds or low thousands" of coronavirus cases in the U.S.

• Mar 1, 2020
• 5:10

Face the Nation: Pompeo, Salvanto, O'Keefe, Gottlieb

Missed the second half of the show? The latest on polling in Texas and California ahead of Super Tuesday and former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb warned of "hundreds or low thousands" of coronavirus cases in the U.S.

• Mar 1, 2020
• 22:59

Mayors discuss challenges of reopening during a pandemic

Austin Mayor Steve Adler, a Democrat, and Provo, GOP Utah Mayor Michelle Kaufusi must overcome significant local obstacles as their states begin to reopen.

• May 15, 2020

Seattle nursing home testing residents for coronavirus

In the aftermath of the first death from coronavirus, a Seattle-area nursing home is at the center of a state and federal investigation. More than 50 patients and staff members are showing symptoms associated with the virus. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.

• Mar 1, 2020
• 2:12

Italy coronavirus cases surge

With Italy's cases surging to nearly 1,700 people, numbers of the faithful were noticeably down at the Pope's address on Sunday. More than 60 countries are now reporting cases, Italy being the hardest hit country outside Asia. Charlie D’Agata reports.

• Mar 1, 2020
• 1:50

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