Senate works on coronavirus relief bill
Senators returned to Capitol Hill Monday, after failing to agree on a $1.6 trillion coronavirus relief bill. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joined CBSN Boston to explain.
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Senators returned to Capitol Hill Monday, after failing to agree on a $1.6 trillion coronavirus relief bill. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joined CBSN Boston to explain.
At his daily briefing on the coronavirus response, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said the state will participate in testing a potential treatment using the anti-malaria drug hydrochloroquine. He said New York is also working with the FDA to test a potential treatment using antibodies from the blood of patients who recovered, and to develop a blood test to see if people have developed immunity to the virus.
At his daily briefing Monday, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo spoke about the surge of confirmed coronavirus cases in the state and efforts to prevent the pandemic from overwhelming the health care system. He is ordering hospitals to increase their capacity by at least 50%, and called on the federal government to use its powers to help the states get essential medical equipment. Watch his remarks.
Actor Robert De Niro warned his fellow New Yorkers to stay home during the coronavirus outbreak. The actor channeled his character from "Meet The Parents" to tell everyone, "I'm watching you." Governor Andrew Cuomo shared the video on Twitter, along with messages from other celebrities.
Neil Diamond is doing his part to promote steps to prevent the spread of the coronavirus – and he found a creative way to do it. Diamond changed the lyrics to his iconic hit "Sweet Caroline" for a musical PSA about the virus.
Inovio Pharmaceuticals designed its COVID-19 vaccine with the help of a computer algorithm.
A 9-year-old boy from Ireland didn't let coronavirus precautions stop him from playing music with his grandpa. They sang Queen's "I Want To Break Free" together – digitally. The boy's mom filmed the duet and it went viral on Twitter.
Created in response to the 2001 anthrax scare, the biocontainment unit at the University of Nebraska Medical Center has treated patients with Ebola and now COVID-19.
Remdesivir is the first antiviral to begin clinical trials in the U.S. in the race to end the COVID-19 pandemic.
Forty-five healthy volunteers will be the first to receive a COVID-19 vaccine as Moderna begins its clinical trial.
Moderna and Inovio Pharmaceuticals tell 60 Minutes it could be a year before COVID-19 vaccinations are available to the public.
President Trump on Monday signaled he wants the economy to be back in full swing as quickly as possible amid the ongoing coronavirus crisis. Watch his remarks here from the White House.
The government admitted it only has a fraction of the 300 million N-95 masks it needs for medical workers to protect themselves as several states find themselves scrambling to prepare for the worst of the coronavirus pandemic. David Begnaud looks at New York, California and Colorado to report on how each are handling the pandemic amid massive shortages in hospital beds and medical supplies.
While the federal government is still urging people to stay at home amid the pandemic, President Trump said he will decide on Monday whether to ease current coronavirus restrictions. He argued that dire economic conditions caused by prolonged shutdowns could lead to suicides, which he claimed would result in an even higher death toll. Mr. Trump's statement goes against the advice of medical experts who say the coronavirus will not be contained in just a matter of weeks. Paula Reid breaks down the president's Monday evening coronavirus briefing, where Dr. Anthony Fauci was noticeably absent.
President Trump said the "cure" should not be worse than the "problem" while lobbying for a swifter end to coronavirus restrictions during a Monday press conference. Dr. David Agus joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the effects of social distancing, including problems that could stem from ending it early.
Emotions ran high in the Senate chamber on Monday as lawmakers debated into the night on how to best soften coronavirus' blow to the economy. Negotiations centered around a new $500 billion fund for loans to big industries, which Democrats say does not include enough rules to govern who gets what. As they spoke, General Electric announced it would lay off about 2,500 workers. Nancy Cordes breaks down Congress' latest push to help U.S. industries and workers.
A veteran member of the International Olympics Committee has told "USA Today" that postponement of the Tokyo Games has already been decided, though the world is still waiting on an official announcement. The group said they would have a decision in the next four weeks. Ramy Inocencio spoke to several members of the U.S. team about how they feel about the current state of the event.
Practicing social distancing can become difficult in heavily urban areas, where people living in small spaces try to get outside while still avoiding others. Some grocery stores have implemented policies designed to keep customers at a distance from each other while several major chains have placed limits on how many people can be inside at once. Jericka Duncan speaks to everyday city dwellers to see how they think the mandate designed to help slow the spread of the coronavirus is going.
Restaurants across the U.S. have been required to alter their operations in order to survive, with several cities and states shutting bars and restaurants over the coronavirus pandemic. Shifting to take out-only is the only way some eateries can stay in business, requiring fewer employees and altered menus and unfortunately to varying degrees of success. Vladimir Duthiers speaks to restauranteurs and their employees about the toll this is taking on their business and their lives.
While the coronavirus pandemic is expected to worsen, efforts have been raised around the country to help people aged 65 and older who are the most susceptible to the coronavirus. A Kentucky COVID-19 relief program pairs people who are medically at-risk, in most cases the elderly, with those who are not. In Texas, a Facebook group with thousands of members has become a virtual community working on real ways to help seniors. Errol Barnett reports on these groups and shares personal stories from those who are working to help.
Ford Motor Company announced it will help overcome critical supply shortages in the face of the coronavirus pandemic. The automotive giant is partnering with GE Healthcare to expand production of much-needed ventilators each month to treat coronavirus patients. Ford is also using its 3-D printing factories to produce plastic face shields and respirator masks for health care workers. President and CEO of Ford Motor Company Jim Hackett joins “CBS This Morning” for his first TV interview about the crisis.
A new clue for doctors trying to diagnose the coronavirus has emerged in the form of newly detected symptoms. Some virus patients report losing their sense of smell and taste. Dr. Jon LaPook joins "CBS This Morning" to talk about what this could mean for coronavirus research.
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo held a briefing Tuesday on efforts to combat the coronavirus outbreak in the state. He said the number of confirmed cases is increasing dramatically, and the testing of an experimental drug combo treatment is beginning today.
Senators are working to hash out the details of a $1.6 trillion dollar coronavirus economic relief bill. Top congressional and Trump administration officials say an agreement is within reach. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joined CBSN to discuss why Democrats blocked the stimulus package in a procedural vote yesterday, and what changes they want to see.
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo urged Americans to pay attention to the coronavirus crisis hitting his state, and warned that the surge of cases happening in New York will hit other areas of the country a few weeks later. "We are your future," he said. "Help New York to help yourselves." Watch a portion of his remarks.