Senate hits wall on coronavirus relief bill

Senators on Capitol Hill are back to negotiating Monday morning after running into a partisan wall Sunday night over a nearly $2 trillion coronavirus relief bill. Republicans say they've already made big concessions, with some calling the bill "unemployment insurance on steroids," but Democrats say there are not enough protections for workers and are upset about what they're calling a new "slush fund" in the bill. Nancy Cordes breaks down what the proposed legislation would do.

• Mar 23, 2020
• 3:12

Will Trump use the Defense Production Act?

As state governors increasingly call for more aggressive action from the White House on the coronavirus fight, President Trump announced he has activated the National Guard in states hit hardest by the outbreak. But the president continued to send conflicting messages on using the Defense Production Act, which empowers the federal government to mobilize the private sector to increase the production of goods. Paula Reid reports on what governors and Mr. Trump are saying about the use of the act.

• Mar 23, 2020
• 2:45

Americans told to stay home

Americans are being told to stay home to slow the spread of coronavirus. Mandatory orders are in place in at least part of eight states and the entire country has been warned against gatherings. But not everyone is listening. David Begnaud breaks down the restrictions and how some are still violating them.

• Mar 23, 2020
• 3:36

Medical staff fear going to work without PPE

Doctors and nurses on the front lines of the battle against the coronavirus say getting basic protective equipment remains a big concern. They're fearful about their own safety and the safety of their loved ones. Dr. Tara Narula joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss what needs to change to help them do their jobs.

• Mar 23, 2020
• 3:40

State of the coronavirus outbreak in Europe

More people are dying of coronavirus in Italy than anywhere else on earth, but there is a gleam of good news. The rate of infection is slowing, and the number of deaths over the weekend dropped quite sharply. Elizabeth Palmer reports from London on the state of the outbreak in Europe.

• Mar 23, 2020
• 1:26

How are medical supplies being distributed?

President Trump announced new efforts to get crucial supplies like masks, gloves and surgical gowns to medical centers, amid shortages in some states. But many doctors and nurses are saying the supplies are not coming fast enough. U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss how the government is carrying out those efforts.

• Mar 23, 2020
• 6:20

Antibody test for coronavirus possible

There's a possibility of an antibody test that could tell if the coronavirus has been in someone’s system. CBS News medical contributor Dr. David Agus joins “CBS This Morning” to explain why that type of test is important and discuss the federal government's response to the pandemic.

• Mar 23, 2020
• 3:51

How to avoid coronavirus treatment scams

The Justice Department has filed its first enforcement action against alleged coronavirus fraud. It obtained a temporary restraining order Sunday against the website coronavirusmedicalkit.com. Prosecutors say the site claimed to offer consumers access to vaccine kits from the World Health Organization, but there are currently no vaccines for the disease. Anna Werner joins “CBS This Morning” to explain how to avoid the scam and others like it.

• Mar 23, 2020
• 3:16

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.

• Mar 23, 2020
• 8:24

N.Y. testing potential coronavirus treatments

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.

• Mar 23, 2020
• 1:42

Cuomo on "wave" of coronavirus hitting N.Y.

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.

• Mar 23, 2020
• 1:11:34

Robert De Niro issues warning to New Yorkers

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.

• Mar 23, 2020
• 0:28

Neil Diamond sings coronavirus PSA

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.

• Mar 23, 2020
• 3:13

Second vaccine prepares for human trials

Inovio Pharmaceuticals designed its COVID-19 vaccine with the help of a computer algorithm.

• Mar 23, 2020
• 2:06

Boy plays music with grandpa from self-quarantine

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.

• Mar 23, 2020
• 1:01

Treating coronavirus patients

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.

• Mar 23, 2020
• 1:36

COVID-19 antiviral drug begins clinical trial

Remdesivir is the first antiviral to begin clinical trials in the U.S. in the race to end the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Mar 23, 2020
• 1:43

COVID-19 vaccine begins human trials in U.S.

Forty-five healthy volunteers will be the first to receive a COVID-19 vaccine as Moderna begins its clinical trial.

• Mar 23, 2020
• 1:26

When to expect large-scale vaccine roll out

Moderna and Inovio Pharmaceuticals tell 60 Minutes it could be a year before COVID-19 vaccinations are available to the public.

• Mar 23, 2020
• 1:26

Trump says U.S. will defeat coronavirus soon

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.

• Mar 23, 2020
• 15:17

States struggle with medical supply shortages

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.

• Mar 24, 2020
• 4:49

Trump pushes to open economy despite pandemic

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.

• Mar 24, 2020
• 2:17

Dr. Agus on Trump's call to reopen economy

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.

• Mar 24, 2020
• 3:52

Senate hotly debates coronavirus relief bill

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.

• Mar 24, 2020
• 2:23

Athletes on possible postponement of Olympics

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.

• Mar 24, 2020
• 2:04

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