Surgeon general urges Americans to follow CDC guidelines

In an interview with "CBS Evening News" anchor Norah O'Donnell, Surgeon General Jerome Adams emphasized that the next 15 days will be crucial for fighting the pandemic in the U.S.

• Mar 17, 2020
• 02:28

How U.S. states are containing coronavirus

States across the country are racing to contain the coronavirus pandemic as the nation's top infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci warned Americans that the outbreaks will not be over any time soon. In Las Vegas, all non-essential business has shut down, leaving its famed casinos empty. New York City saw its reported coronavirus cases surge past 900 on Tuesday as the mayor and governor gave conflicting statements. Mola Lenghi reports on how the rest of the country is hunkering down and bracing for the illness.

• Mar 18, 2020
• 04:08

Congress mulls massive coronavirus bailout

Congress is considering the biggest bailout in U.S. history to rescue the economy from the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. The trillion-dollar stimulus package could put money back in the pockets of Americans while a new poll shows that nearly one in five households have lost work because of the pandemic. Nancy Cordes breaks down how the economic package could affect everyday people.

• Mar 18, 2020
• 01:56

Health care workers plead for safer measures

Several health care workers have already been infected with the coronavirus with at least two doctors in critical condition. Medical workers tell CBS News they are worried that they cannot fight the coronavirus safely at the current time, and that they are concerned for their own safety as well as for patients. Dr. Tara Narula joins "CBS This Morning" to talk about the concerns of people fighting the disease on the front lines.

• Mar 18, 2020
• 06:00

Coronavirus study projects grim picture

A new data projection of the U.S's best-case coronavirus scenario, where 20% of adults are infected over 18 months, paints a picture of strained hospitals operating at 95% capacity. The very worst-case scenario, with 60% infected over a six-month span, would mean the U.S. could need more than seven times the number of available hospital beds than it currently has. Anna Werner breaks down the study and speaks to experts about the implications of the road the country is currently on.

• Mar 18, 2020
• 05:17

The impact of coronavirus restrictions

The coronavirus pandemic has drastically shifted everyday lives already, with millions changing the way they work, socialize and get life-saving information. David Begnaud speaks to adults and teens around the country about how they are handling the pandemic, including one CBS News Radio colleague who said his family was not able to be by his mother's side when she died of natural causes due to new nursing home guidance preventing visitors in most circumstances.

• Mar 18, 2020
• 04:38

Doctor separates coronavirus facts, fiction

With thousands of confirmed coronavirus cases throughout the U.S. and millions more affected by state and local governments' efforts to contain the disease's spread, many are in danger of falling victim to misinformation while scrambling to stay safe. Dr. David Agus joins "CBS This Morning" to separate some of the most damaging myths from the truth people should know.

• Mar 18, 2020
• 02:41

Sandberg on Facebook's coronavirus efforts

Facebook announced that it will give $100 million to 30,000 small businesses in more than 30 countries in an effort to boost the global economy during the coronavirus pandemic. The initiative comes in addition to Facebook's efforts to fight coronavirus-related disinformation on its platform, COO Sheryl Sandberg told "CBS This Morning" co-host Gayle King.

• Mar 18, 2020
• 05:52

U.S., Canada close border to non-essential traffic

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke Wednesday about the decision by the U.S. and Canada to limit transit across their shared border. He also discussed other measures Canada taking in response to the coronavirus. pandemic. Watch his remarks.

• Mar 18, 2020
• 15:41

W.H. official on how long pandemic could last

As Congress works to pass a coronavirus stimulus package to follow the $100 billion emergency package President Trump has signed, the White House coronavirus task force works to contain the pandemic. Dr. Deborah Birx, the task force's response coordinator, joins "CBS This Morning" to talk about the federal response.

• Mar 19, 2020
• 04:04

Trump calls himself "wartime president"

There are now more than 9,400 reported coronavirus cases in the U.S., across all 50 states. The death toll has jumped to at least 152. President Trump now says he considers himself a wartime president because of the pandemic. Wednesday night, he signed a $100B emergency aid package into law. The bill includes free virus testing for every American, paid sick leave and expanded unemployment benefits. Weijia Jiang reports on how else the federal government is scrambling to contain the disease.

• Mar 19, 2020
• 03:04

New York Stock Exchange closes trading floor

The New York Stock Exchange will temporarily close its famous trading floor on Monday after two people tested positive for the coronavirus. Trading is set to resume electronically. On Wednesday, the Dow closed below 20,000, erasing nearly all its gains since President Trump took office. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins "CBS This Morning" to react to the extreme economic uncertainty.

• Mar 19, 2020
• 02:15

Single mom struggles amid coronavirus crisis

It is estimated that nearly one in four U.S. workers do not have access to paid sick leave, and nearly 60% live paycheck-to-paycheck. As the coronavirus pandemic stretches on and takes a toll on U.S. businesses across the country, these same Americans worry about what it could mean for their financial safety. Adriana Diaz speaks to one single mother working at McDonald's to see how she has had to shift her life amid the pandemic.

• Mar 19, 2020
• 04:21

CDC probes coronavirus spread at nursing home

A CDC report covering the alarming coronavirus spread at Washington state's Life Care Center revealed that the nursing home's staff continued to work while showing coronavirus symptoms. The investigation found several missteps that assisted the center's outbreak, where 35 reported deaths have been linked to the hard-hit nursing home. Jonathan Vigliotti breaks down what the probe uncovered about the coronavirus outbreaks in Washington state.

• Mar 19, 2020
• 04:18

Multiple coronavirus deaths in one NJ family

A close-knit New Jersey family has had at least six members test positive for COVID-19, with three deaths including a 73-year-old grandmother. At least three of them are still in critical condition. In New York, however, the first man diagnosed with the virus in the area is now on the road to recovery, according to his wife. David Begnaud reports on the personal stories coming out of the coronavirus crisis.

• Mar 19, 2020
• 01:58

Khan Academy founder shares advice

With the coronavirus pandemic forcing schools in at least 39 states to close, over 42 million school-aged children and their teachers are trying to adapt to online classes and video chats being the new normal. Many parents find themselves teaching their kids on their own, without much support. Khan Academy founder Salman Khan joins "CBS This Morning" to talk about how parents and educators can try and keep up schooling.

• Mar 19, 2020
• 04:33

Meals on Wheels is serving despite pandemic

With the CDC's warning that people 65 and older are most vulnerable to the coronavirus, older Americans, even those facing food insecurity, have been encouraged to stay home and self-quarantine. Non-profit Meals on Wheels has set out to make sure those vulnerable to hunger are staying fed, with more than 5,000 chapters around the country. Mireya Villarreal follows Meals on Wheels volunteers during their effort to keep helping people amid the coronavirus pandemic.

• Mar 19, 2020
• 01:48

Gyms get creative amid pandemic and closures

The coronavirus has forced business closures throughout the country, including gyms and fitness studios. Some are offering clients creative alternatives to stay healthy, like online classes. Danya Bacchus speaks to a family that owns a fitness studio about what they are doing to keep their clients in shape and business afloat.

• Mar 19, 2020
• 01:57

Eating healthy while social distancing

The coronavirus crisis has led to mass closures of businesses and left many Americans fortunate enough to still be employed, stuck at home. Some have worried about binge-eating while being isolated to their homes. Dietitian Samantha Heller joins "CBS This Morning" to offer advice and tips about how to keep up a healthy diet during this period, including ideas for healthier snacks.

• Mar 19, 2020
• 04:27

Veteran offers free auto service

Even before the pandemic, researchers said four in 10 Americans could not afford an unexpected expense of $400 or more, like a car repair. Hard Luck Auto is trying to alleviate those costs for some people, offering free service to those who can’t afford to pay. Jan Crawford speaks to the veteran running Hard Luck’s novel service for our series A More Perfect Union.

• Mar 19, 2020
• 04:01

Spring-breakers not worried about coronavirus

"If I get corona, I get corona," said Florida beachgoer Brady Sluder.

• Mar 19, 2020
• 01:25

Christ the Redeemer statue lit up for coronavirus victims

The hashtag "Praying together" appeared in multiple languages across the 125-foot-tall iconic statue in Rio de Janeiro.

• Mar 19, 2020
• 01:21

Singer serenades grandmother behind door

Florence K, a singer and radio host from Montreal, Canada, couldn't get close to her elderly grandmother during quarantine. So she stood at her door and sang her a tune from "The Sound of Music."

• Mar 19, 2020
• 00:46

3 grandmas isolate together to prevent loneliness

These friends of more than 40 years have been through a lot together — and now they've decided to move in together, so self-isolation from the coronavirus isn't so lonely. "We look after each other," they said during an interview with BBC News.

• Mar 19, 2020
• 01:11

Potential drug treatments for coronavirus

CBS News medical contributor Dr. David Agus joins "CBS Evening News" with more on the possible coronavirus treatments announced by President Trump and what it means for you if you are diagnosed with the virus.

• Mar 19, 2020
• 02:27

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