Expert on coronavirus's impact on wage workers

In a recent survey, 53% of Americans said they do not have emergency funds to cover a significant amount of time without a paycheck. Although President Trump has proposed a payroll tax cut to ease the burden, one finance expert says that won't help people who are most struggling from the coronavirus shutdowns, hourly employees. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins "CBS This Morning" to talk about the economic effects of the ongoing public health crisis.

• Mar 13, 2020
• 2:40

Pelosi negotiates coronavirus relief bill

President Trump's aides spent Thursday negotiating with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on a plan to help people who have taken a financial hit amid the coronavirus pandemic. Pelosi expressed optimism after an all-day negotiation with officials, promising that the relief package would cover sick leave, unemployment insurance and family medical leave. Paula Reid breaks down how the pandemic response is playing out in the nation's capital.

• Mar 13, 2020
• 3:11

How to correct "failing" virus testing system

Dr. Anthony Fauci, head of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases at the National Institutes of Health, said Thursday the United States' coronavirus testing system was "failing." He joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss what the country is doing to correct the system and get more people tested.

• Mar 13, 2020
• 6:44

Biden, Sanders slam Trump over coronavirus

Both Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders have slammed President Trump's handling of the coronavirus pandemic after he gave a primetime Oval Office address on the crisis on Wednesday. Both condemned Mr. Trump's leadership while outlining their own plans to fight the public health crisis. Nikole Killion explains how the coronavirus is affecting the 2020 campaign.

• Mar 13, 2020
• 2:27

U.S. cities rush to sanitize subways, buses

As concern over the coronavirus outbreak grows, the hard-hit travel industry, including airlines as well as mass transit, is going to great lengths to ensure sanitized conditions in a bid to ease public fears as more and more people choose to avoid travel. New York's Metro-North train ridership is down 48% while in Washington, D.C., there were nearly 100,000 fewer people on the Metro than one week ago. Kris Van Cleave speaks to transit officials about the measures they are taking to keep riders safe.

• Mar 13, 2020
• 3:41

U.K. leader delivers grim coronavirus warning

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson gave Britons a grave warning about their loved ones as health experts predict the country is four weeks from the infection levels of Italy. Facing a shortage of hospital beds, Italian doctors are being forced to prioritize younger patients with a higher survival rate. Italy's coronavirus death toll has already exceeded 1,000. Meanwhile, South Korea achieved a milestone of more recoveries than new infections after weeks of disease. Ian Lee reports on how the world is dealing with the pandemic from London.

• Mar 13, 2020
• 2:35

Economist: Coronavirus recession "likely"

The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed down 10% on Thursday, its worst day since 1987. The Dow went from a record high to a downward bear market in just 19 days -- its fastest slide since 1931. Greg Ip, the Wall Street Journal's chief economics commentator, said a recession is "likely." He broke down the signs that point to an economic downturn and what the government can do to try and prevent it on "CBS This Morning."

• Mar 13, 2020
• 3:56

What to do if you need to self-quarantine

A growing number of people who may have come in close contact with someone who has coronavirus are being told to self-quarantine. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend anyone who has come in contact with the virus to self-quarantine for two weeks. But that can be a challenge for anyone who lives in close quarters with others. Dr. Tara Narula shares tips for anyone who needs to self-quarantine with Vladimir Duthiers.

• Mar 13, 2020
• 3:35

Ted Cruz exposed to second coronavirus case

Texas Republican Senator Ted Cruz, the first senator to self-quarantine as a coronavirus precaution, is returning to isolation after being cleared on Thursday because he learned he had contact with a second person who tested positive. He joins "CBS This Morning" over the phone to discuss the latest development in his situation.

• Mar 13, 2020
• 7:08

Doctor on coronavirus test recommendations

The U.S. still does not have a clear picture of its own coronavirus outbreak, in part because of a shortage in testing supplies. The Trump administration has promised millions of tests, but CBS News spoke to doctors and potential patients who say they are not getting them. As the crisis unfolds, Dr. Jon LaPook joins "CBS This Morning" to help explain why it has been such a problem.

• Mar 13, 2020
• 4:28

Coronavirus "may never go away," WHO warns

"This virus may become just another endemic virus in our communities, and this virus may never go away," a top WHO official said.

• May 15, 2020

Pelosi gives details on coronavirus bill

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Friday gave details about a coronavirus response bill called "Families First." Watch her press conference.

• Mar 13, 2020
• 4:10

Woman helps elderly couple with groceries

Rebecca Mehra helped an elderly couple get food when they were too scared to go into a crowded grocery store because of the coronavirus outbreak – proving that, even in dark times, kindness prevails. Mehra's story went viral, and she hopes it reminds others to check up on older friends and family members during the outbreak.

• Mar 13, 2020
• 1:38

Quarantined Italians sing from balconies

Quarantined in their homes due to the coronavirus outbeak, people in Naples, Italy, sang together and chanted "don't give up" from their balconies, filling the empty streets with joyful noise. Similar scenes were captured across Italy, as the entire country of 60 million people remains on lockdown.

• Mar 13, 2020
• 2:30

Trump declares national emergency for coronavirus

President Trump has declared a national emergency due to coronavirus. He announced it during a Rose Garden press conference Friday afternoon. The announcement came just before markets closed for the week, and as his administration attempts to take more aggressive steps to address the escalating coronavirus crisis. Watch his remarks here.

• Mar 13, 2020
• 9:44

Trump on getting tested for coronavirus

President Trump said a press conference on Friday that he will "most likely" get tested for coronavirus. When pressed by CBS News' Weijia Jiang, Mr. Trump said he thought Americans "should listen to their doctors" about getting tested.

• Mar 13, 2020
• 1:03

Trump, Pence on challenges to cruise industry

President Trump and Vice President Mike Pence said Friday that they were working with the cruise and travel industry to make sure cruises are "safer than ever before" amid the coronavirus outbreak. Watch their remarks.

• Mar 13, 2020
• 3:50

House passes sweeping coronavirus relief bill

After weeks of downplaying the coronavirus, President Trump declared it a national emergency Friday. The move potentially frees up to $50 billion in funds to combat it. The president floated a potential plan for drive-thru coronavirus testing while also denying responsibility for the government’s slow roll out of testing kits. Ben Tracy reports from the nation’s capital where the House also passed a sweeping coronavirus relief bill.

• Mar 14, 2020
• 3:03

Europe becomes new coronavirus epicenter

Starting midnight on Saturday, President Trump's travel ban began preventing entry for those traveling from 26 European countries, not including Americans returning home. Europe is now the epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic with cases popping up across the continent. The entire country of Italy remains under quarantine, while Norway urged citizens against all foreign travel and called on those abroad to come home. Ian Lee reports from London on how the continent is dealing with the surge of coronavirus cases.

• Mar 14, 2020
• 2:44

Coronavirus' effects on the financial market

The stock market had an intense upswing on Friday after President Trump's emergency declaration. Stocks finished up almost 2,000 points, the biggest one-day percentage gain since the 2008 financial crisis. The record finish comes just a day after the biggest one-day loss since 1987. Yahoo Finance Editor-in-Chief Andy Serwer joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to interpret the markets' volatile swings.

• Mar 14, 2020
• 3:32

Doctor on how U.S. is containing coronavirus

As President Trump declares a national emergency over the coronavirus pandemic, state and local governments around the country have implemented restrictions and precautions in an effort to contain the spread of the disease. The federal government is working with private research labs to develop tests quickly. Dr. David Agus joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to talk about the country's progress so far.

• Mar 14, 2020
• 4:43

Coronavirus poses threat to blood drives

The coronavirus pandemic could pose a threat to the nation's blood supply as blood drives around the U.S. are being canceled along with other large gatherings. The Red Cross has asked healthy, eligible people to step up and donate to avoid shortages. Chris Martinez speaks to a blood donor and a Red Cross executive about how they hope to avoid a national blood shortage.

• Mar 14, 2020
• 2:05

Expert on how to handle coronavirus anxiety

The coronavirus pandemic has been triggering fear and anxiety in people as quickly as it is spreading. Psychiatrist and author Gail Saltz said the outbreak has all the features that would typically arouse those emotions. She joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to talk about how to handle them.

• Mar 14, 2020
• 5:11

Students build hand wash-helping robot

Students in Taiwan have built their own weapon against the coronavirus: a Lego robot that encourages kids to wash their hands. The school’s robotics coach called the robot "a simple concept" keeping students ahead of the curve on COVID-19. Tina Kraus explains how the little machine is helping kids stay clean.

• Mar 14, 2020
• 1:29

Trump announces augmentation of National Strategic Stockpile

The stockpile is intended to have 90 days' worth of supplies.

• May 15, 2020

Show More