California, Michigan tighten lockdowns

California Governor Gavin Newsom is closing Orange County beaches once again after concerns that crowded beaches would jeopardize public health. The decision was met with frustration from some residents and a local official. Also, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer extended the state's emergency declaration by executive order after the Republican-controlled legislature declined. Carter Evans reports on how states around the country are handling the pandemic, including some that have eased their precautions, like Texas.

• May 1, 2020
• 3:38

Parents struggle with balancing kids and work

Many parents have said they are overwhelmed by remote learning, with a recent survey finding nearly 50% of parents are struggling to keep kids focused on school work. Meg Oliver speaks to a New York City math teacher who is juggling her students along with her young son's education and the added stress of a health care worker husband on the front lines of the pandemic.

• May 1, 2020
• 4:01

What you need to know about COVID-19 tests

Coronavirus testing and the accessibility of tests have been the subject of conversation across the U.S. as some areas grapple with shortages and others, like New York, roll out ambitious plans for antibody tests. Dr. Jon LaPook joins "CBS This Morning" to talk about diagnostic tests, antibody tests and everything else viewers want to know to stay safe.

• May 1, 2020
• 4:55

How the pandemic is shaping our connections

With millions of Americans under stay-at-home orders for weeks now, many are seeing how important personal connections with friends and family are for their mental health. How those connections are maintained has changed dramatically. Psychologist Lisa Damour joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the pandemic's impact on mental health and how we are interacting with people in the new normal.

• May 1, 2020
• 5:41

Elite flying squadrons honor frontline workers

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and Navy Blue Angels are planning a salute to honor America's frontline workers fighting the coronavirus pandemic. Kris Van Cleave reports.

• May 1, 2020
• 2:04

Protests intensify as dozens of states ease restrictions

Protests erupted in Chicago over stay-at-home orders. Similar frustration is boiling over in Charlotte, North Carolina. Janet Shamlian reports.

• May 1, 2020
• 4:25

Are gorillas threatened by coronavirus?

After the coronavirus has reportedly been found in both cats and dogs, some animal conservationists worry that the illness could spread to gorillas, a close cousin to humans. While the pandemic has not yet reached the mountain gorillas of the Democratic Republic of Congo, veterinarians who work with nonprofit Gorilla Doctors are concerned for them. Respiratory infections are the second leading cause of death among gorillas. Debora Patta speaks to some of the people behind the effort to keep these majestic animals safe.

• May 2, 2020
• 3:45

Brazil's Bolsonaro downplays COVID-19 threat

Brazil has surpassed China's official coronavirus death toll, although President Jair Bolsonaro continues to downplay the threat. Local official there have been left to implement lockdowns themselves, which can be difficult in poor, crowded neighborhoods. Ecuador has also suffered during the outbreak, with bodies in its largest city, Guayaquil, going uncollected for days. Manuel Bojorquez reports on how South America is handling the pandemic amid fears that cases there could lead to a resurgence in the U.S.

• May 2, 2020
• 2:15

Medical progress in the fight against COVID-19

CBS News medical contributor Dr. David Agus takes a look at the latest in coronavirus treatments and the race to find a vaccine.

• May 2, 2020
• 3:15

Trump retreats to Camp David for a working weekend

President Trump retreated to Camp David on Friday evening for a working weekend. In the capital, however, there are remaining concerns about a lack of coronavirus test kits and protests of a deficient stimulus package. Nikole Killion reports.

• May 2, 2020
• 2:15

Protests to end lockdown erupt throughout California

In California, there are growing calls to end the lockdown and open access to beaches. Medical experts, however, continue to plead that loosening lockdowns prematurely could lead to a spike in infections and deaths. Danya Bacchus reports.

• May 2, 2020
• 2:33

Questions still remain as cities gear up to reopen

CBS News' Mark Strassmann reports from Atlanta on the growing crisis.

• May 3, 2020
• 2:45

Illinois governor faults White House for shortage in testing supplies

Pritzker said "governors have risen to the challenge," and much of what came out of the White House in the early weeks of the coronavirus crisis "wasn't very helpful."

• May 3, 2020
• 5:54

Signs of normalcy start to emerge in Europe and Asia

CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer has more on COVID-19's impact on the global community.

• May 3, 2020
• 2:33

Gottlieb says coronavirus mitigation "didn't work as well as we expected"

The former FDA commissioner said new coronavirus cases continue to rise in roughly 20 states.

• May 3, 2020
• 7:11

Head of Atlanta Fed says new jobs report numbers are "going to be tough"

Raphael Bostic, the head of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, says he's unsure how many job losses will be permanent, noting that "it's too soon to tell."

• May 3, 2020
• 7:42

Some states reopen as COVID-19 death toll mounts

The chorus to reopen state economies and get people back to work is growing louder even as the nation's death toll from COVID-19 rises. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.

• May 3, 2020
• 2:43

White House officials blame China for pandemic

Trump administration officials continued to blame China on Sunday for the global coronavirus pandemic. and subsequent economic fallout. This comes as mixed messages surface about reopening the U.S. economy. Nikole Killion has the latest.

• May 3, 2020
• 2:39

Food banks struggling to keep up with demand

The Department of Agriculture is about to spend $300 million a month to buy surplus food from farmers -- food they'd been forced to dump -- and ship it to food banks. Janet Shamlian reports.

• May 3, 2020
• 2:22

Europe's slow reopening leaves civilians cautious

Britain could soon have the worst coronavirus death toll in Europe. But on the continent, countries hit hard by the virus are on the mend. Elizabeth Palmer reports.

• May 3, 2020
• 1:40

Coronavirus puts strain on teachers working remotely

Parents are frazzled and their frustration is growing as schools stay closed and distance learning goes on. Many are feeling the strain of working from home -- while also being teachers and caregivers. Meg Oliver takes a look.

• May 3, 2020
• 1:53

How to cope with confinement during COVID-19

While many states are starting to reopen, millions of Americans are still stuck at home and struggling. But some people have spent long periods living and thriving in isolation. Roxana Saberi reports there's a lot to learn.

• May 3, 2020
• 1:48

U.S.-Canada border closure leaves families separated

In the era of the coronavirus, the world's longest undefended border can seem like the Berlin Wall. John Blackstone shows us how people separated from family members are using the border as a meeting place while international social distancing.

• May 3, 2020
• 2:37

Signs of a return to normalcy in Italy

Several countries in Europe that were hit hard by the coronavirus are letting stores reopen and giving people more freedom to go out. Italy reported its lowest daily death toll since the pandemic began, and some familiar signs of life are returning. Chris Livesay reports on the return to some normalcy.

• May 4, 2020
• 2:15

Dr. LaPook on the risk of reopening too soon

Health experts are warning that the coronavirus crisis is not over, as the push to reopen the economy intensifies. Dr. Jon LaPook joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss how the partial reopening of states could affect the fight against the virus.

• May 4, 2020
• 3:34

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