Rural hospitals ravaged by surging COVID-19 cases
Coronavirus hospitalizations nationwide are up more than 100% in the last month. Rural hospitals, in particular, are at a tipping point. Carter Evans reports from Idaho.
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COVID-19 patient thanks medical staff by playing violin
Grover Wilhelmsen, who was being treated for the coronavirus at a Utah hospital, thanked the medical team by playing a violin from his bed in the intensive care unit. Chip Reid shares his story.
CDC urges against traveling for holidays
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the spread of coronavirus is now so out of control that Americans should cancel their Thanksgiving plans and not travel at all for the holiday. Kris Van Cleave has more.
Jobless claims increased last week
New unemployment claims rose for the first time in five weeks, revealing the ongoing impact the coronavirus pandemic is having on the U.S. economy. The Department of Labor reports 742,000 Americans filed for unemployment benefits for the first time. Rich Steinberg , the Colony Group’s chief market strategist. joined CBSN to discuss.
NYC schools suspend in-person learning
New York City public schools have suspended in-person learning because the coronavirus positivity rate surpassed 3% citywide. That's despite the fact that the positivity rate within schools is at just 0.23%, and as restaurants and bars remain open. Dr. Eric Cioe-Pena of Northwell Health joined CBSN to discuss why that 3% rate is arbitrary, and what states in the Midwest -- where rates are even higher -- need to do to stop the spread of the virus.
Tracking coronavirus in prisons
Prison populations in the U.S. have been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic. Tom Meagher, senior editor for The Marshall Project, joined CBSN's Tanya Rivero to discuss how they've been tracking the impact in the prison system.
ER doctor on New York City closing schools
Public schools in New York City have gone back to all-remote learning. The decision comes as a new report from the U.N. Children's Fund warns of a "lost generation" as more than 570 million students across the globe see their classroom learning impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. Dr. Dara Kass, a Yahoo News medical contributor and an ER doctor, joined CBSN to discuss what New York City and states across the country should be doing to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus.
States tighten COVID-19 restrictions
New York City public schools are closed after the city reached a 3% positivity rate in coronavirus infections on Wednesday. As cases continue to surge across the country, many states are also reissuing restrictions and curfews, often in places where businesses remain open. Dr. David Agus joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss whether these measures are effective and what impact they have on children. He also addresses recent promising vaccine progress. The most recent testing shows AstraZeneca's vaccine developed at England's Oxford University works well, is safe, and is highly effective on older patients.
U.S. coronavirus death toll surpasses 250,000
The U.S. coronavirus death toll has surpassed 250,000. CBS News' Debra Alfarone joined "CBSN AM" with the latest.
Monument Academy provides safe reopening
Monument Academy safely reopened amid the pandemic for its most vulnerable students with distance learning difficulties. The school's CEO is the driving force behind its success. Jeff Pegues reports from Washington, D.C.
U.S. coronavirus death toll passes 250,000
U.S. coronavirus infections have grown 80% in two weeks. One in every five hospitals says there isn't enough medical personnel to keep up with the new cases. Carter Evans reports.
WHO: Masks could prevent COVID lockdowns, closing schools won't work
Top global health agency official in Europe says if 95% of people wore masks, lockdowns "would not be needed," as he reiterates stance against closing schools.
NYC Mayor de Blasio on public schools closing
First on "CBS This Morning," New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio joins to discuss why he closed public schools and what the city needs to do as coronavirus cases surge.
Teachers fatigued amid COVID pandemic
Recent studies are finding that teachers may be burning out due to circumstances brought on by the coronavirus pandemic. A recent study found 66% of teachers in Illinois say they are more burned out than usual. In New York, a citywide public school shutdown order is forcing teachers to change their routine again. Janet Shamlian reports.
Biden to speak with governors about pandemic
President-elect Joe Biden is set to speak with a group of Democratic and Republican governors Thursday in a virtual meeting to discuss the coronavirus pandemic. As Ed O'Keefe reports, the conversation comes a day after Biden had an emotional meeting with frontline medical workers.
New York City public schools go remote
New York City's mayor says high coronavirus-positivity rates are forcing the closure of the city's schools, which reopened eight weeks prior. David Begnaud reports.
Anthony Edwards taken first in COVID-delayed NBA draft
It was originally slated for June 25 before multiple postponements pushed it back and made it all remote.
Experts urge Trump to back coronavirus measures
Even as top health experts warned the coronavirus pandemic is out of control, President Trump has neither mentioned it nor made any public appearances. Paula Reid reports.
Impact of remote learning on America's youth
New York City public schools are halting in-person classes as coronavirus cases rise as CBS News' Danya Bacchus reports. What effect will this have on children? Learning specialist Dr. Rebecca Mannis joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the impact this pandemic is having on America's youth and their ability to learn.
Immunologist: "There are dark days ahead"
Pfizer and Moderna have announced their coronavirus vaccines appear to be about 95% effective, as states across the U.S. continue to grapple with a surge in cases and hospitalizations. CBS News correspondent David Begnaud reports, and internal medicine specialist and immunologist Dr. Neeta Ogden joins CBSN to discuss what local officials should have done to avoid reaching this point, and what they can do now.
NYC schools close as U.S. virus deaths top 250,000
The New York City public school system will cancel all in-person classes, going online beginning Thursday. This comes after the city reached a 3% positivity rate. Mola Lenghi has the latest.
How to celebrate holidays safely in 2020
The holidays are going to look very different for many Americans this year compared to years past. But there are ways to gather with family while also following COVID-19 guidelines. Here are tips from the CDC on how to celebrate the holidays during 2020.
Trump seeks recount in 2 Wisconsin counties
The Trump campaign is requesting a recount in two heavily Democratic counties in Wisconsin as the president continues to push unfounded claims of voter fraud. This comes after he fired his top election security official, Christopher Krebs. CBS News White House correspondents Weijia Jiang and Paula Reid have more on that plus a warning from the White House coronavirus task force.
Vaccine access in low-income countries
Activists are sounding the alarm about low-income countries' access to coronavirus vaccines. Washington Post India Bureau Chief Joanna Slater joined "CBSN AM" to discuss.
200 arrested amid "aggressive" protest against Germany's COVID rules
Police used water cannons to break up the demonstrations after warnings to participants who refused to wear masks or socially distance as required by law.
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