Eyes on Georgia as state begins soft open

Georgia Republican Representative Doug Collins questions his GOP Governor Brian Kemp's move to open some businesses Friday, as the country tensely watches what happens to the state on the first day of lifting lockdown restrictions. In New York, where hospitalizations are down, Governor Cuomo condemned Senator Mitch McConnell's suggestion that states could declare bankruptcy rather than get a federal bailout. Mark Strassmann looks at several states around the country to see how they are handling the pandemic.

• Apr 24, 2020

Here's what Americans are up to amid lockdown

Many people who have been forced to stay inside their homes over coronavirus restrictions are finding new hobbies to pass the time. Some are gardening, some are knitting and others are baking bread. Lee Cowan speaks to a few Americans to hear how they are spending their time.

• Apr 24, 2020

Billionaire Barry Diller says "no chance" of economic rebound by fall

Diller says the private sector needs more federal guidance on reopening, but says the Trump administration has not offered a roadmap.

• Apr 26, 2020

San Francisco Mayor emphasizes "facts and data" as key to reopening

Mayor London Breed says the "biggest challenge we have is we need to make sure that we are looking at the facts and the data".

• Apr 26, 2020

Trump scales back daily briefings

It's the second straight day that President Trump did not hold a press briefing, after his remarks about injecting disinfectants to combat the coronavirus are still sparking controversy. Nikole Killion reports from the White House. 

• Apr 26, 2020

How coronavirus has affected the airline industry

The airline industry has gotten a $61 billion lifeline from the federal government. But their future might be forever changed by the coronavirus pandemic. Kris Van Cleave reports.

• Apr 26, 2020

WHO warns there's no evidence of immunity after infection

The World Health Organization is warning that officials should not use antibody testing to provide so-called "immunity passports." These tests are supposed to reveal who's been exposed to the coronavirus, but as Mola Lenghi reports, experts are still debating their accuracy.

• Apr 27, 2020

5-year-old aspiring teacher takes over virtual class

For teachers working from home, stepping away from the computer can be challenging. But as Meg Oliver reports, a kindergarten teacher in Pennsylvania has found a substitute to make things easier.

• May 14, 2020

Tensions grow as states slowly reopen

The Wisconsin Supreme Court struck down the state's stay at home order, allowing a number of local bars and restaurants to open their doors. Adriana Diaz reports. 

• May 14, 2020

Couple marks 50th anniversary during pandemic

With most of the country under lockdown, many families are forced to spend the quarantine apart. But one loving couple didn't let that keep them from celebrating a special anniversary. Jonathan Vigliotti shares their story.

• Apr 27, 2020

U.S. surpasses 1 million coronavirus cases

There are now more than 1 million confirmed coronavirus cases in the U.S. Mola Lenghi reports.

• Apr 28, 2020

Many states will have eased virus restrictions by Friday

The coronavirus deaths and cases continue to rise as many states prepare to loosen restrictions. Carter Evans reports.

• Apr 30, 2020

Coronavirus cases spike at poultry processing plants

The Tyson food plant in Nebraska produces enough beef in one day to feed 18 million people but the food plant is shutting down its production after workers stopped showing up over concerns of the coronavirus. Nancy Cordes reports.

• Apr 30, 2020

30 million unemployment claims filed in last 6 weeks

Another 3.8 million workers filed for unemployment benefits last week, bringing the total to 30 million in the last six weeks. Mark Strassmann reports. 

• Apr 30, 2020

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Child abuse may be underreported in lockdowns

Many experts predicted at the start of the pandemic that widespread self-isolation would lead to more cases of child abuse. Now, they believe cases are being underreported. Calls to child abuse hotlines have gone down since stay-at-home orders took effect, by around 50% in some states. Jericka Duncan shares the video diaries from child welfare workers around the country who spoke about how the outbreak is putting kids and workers at risk.

• May 4, 2020

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