Azar aiming for 300 million vaccine doses by year's end
The health and human services secretary says the administration is pursuing multiple vaccines with the goal of 300 million doses by 2021.
Pandemic
States under pressure to reopen amid economic turmoil
CBS News' Mark Strassmann reports from Atlanta on a growing number of states deciding to slowly reopen.
Jim Gaffigan on living in unprecedented times
The comedian, now in Week 9 of his quarantine, reflects on just how many precedents have been broken in 2020.
Now you can visit the Faroe Islands, virtually
The picturesque Faroe Islands, located halfway between Iceland and Norway, were gearing up for a record-breaking tourist deluge this year, until the coronavirus pandemic scuttled the world's travel plans. So now, the Faroese Tourism Bureau is serving as the eyes and ears of those forced to put their trips on hold. Equipped with cameras and headsets, volunteers are live-streaming hour-long walks through the islands' stunning landscapes, taking their guidance from online visitors who direct their movements from home. Correspondent Conor Knighton reports.
Adapting to isolation
The forced isolation brought about by stay-at-home orders poses an unnatural state for human beings conditioned to thrive on social interactions, but our experience of being alone could just inspire a new way of living. Lee Cowan talks with professors of sociology and genomics, and with a Benedictine monk, about how to adapt to the stresses of this period of isolation, and explores how some people are coping via hobbies, such as sketching, baking or quilting.
Lives to Remember
As the coronavirus pandemic continues, people across the U.S. are losing loved ones to the illness. The victims include minor league pitcher Steve Dalkowski, Dr. Delutha King and Lois King, physician assistant Madhvi Aya, Boston police officer Jose Fontanez, sanitation worker Raymond Copeland, and registered nurse and cancer survivor Samantha Wissinger. Anthony Mason profiles them in our series Lives to Remember.
House passes $3 trillion coronavirus aid bill
The House of Representatives voted to pass the largest relief package in U.S. history on Friday evening, but the $3 trillion bill faces an uphill battle in the Senate and White House. Meanwhile, President Trump is at Camp David with several Republican lawmakers this weekend after setting an ambitious target to develop a coronavirus vaccine by the end of the year. Nikole Killion breaks down what's inside the historic relief package.
Applying lessons from 9/11 to coronavirus pandemic
Experts say lessons learned from the September 11 terror attacks can help the U.S. better tackle the coronavirus pandemic. Lila Nordstrom, 9/11 survivor advocate, joined CBSN to discuss some of those lessons and how they can be applied to COVID-19.
Major U.S. airline considering dropping social distancing guidelines
CBS News has exclusively learned at least one major U.S. airline is seriously considering dropping it's social distancing measures. CBS News transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports.
Mandatory quarantine for U.S. citizens returning from China province
Americans returning home from China's Hubei province will undergo a mandatory quarantine lasting as long as two weeks. Non-U.S. citizens who have recently been in areas impacted by the coronavirus will be temporarily suspended from entering the U.S. The CDC says it's the first quarantine order by the federal government in over 50 years. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
First coronavirus death outside of China confirmed
The Philippine government on Sunday confirmed the first death outside China from the coronavirus. Meanwhile in China, nearly 60 million people are on lockdown while the Chinese government is facing scrutiny for a lack of transparency and underreporting the ongoing epidemic. Ramy Inocencio reports.
U.S. planning more flights to evacuate citizens from China
Health officials in China are reporting more deaths from coronavirus. The World Health Organization is warning the outbreak could soon be large enough to be classified as a pandemic. Mola Lenghi reports.
Charity repurposes graduation gowns as PPE
The pandemic has caused most 2020 graduates to miss their formal ceremonies. But a University of Vermont graduate founded a charity to help students celebrate in a new way: by donating their gowns to be repurposed as protective gear for health care workers on the front lines. CBSN's Reena Ninan spoke with Nathaniel Moore, founder of Gowns4Good.
Mystery illness continues to kill children
About 200 children are suspected of having the deadly inflammatory disease that is linked to the coronavirus. The Centers for Disease Control is asking doctors to report any cases of the disease. Jericka Duncan reports.
Coronavirus cases in Italy jump to more than 300
There is an uptick in the number of coronavirus infections in Italy, despite efforts to quarantine the key infected regions of Northern Italy. Increases in infections have also been reported in countries like Austria, Croatia, Switzerland, France and Spain. Mark Phillips reports.
House to vote on $3 trillion coronavirus bill
The House is preparing to vote on a $3 trillion coronavirus relief bill aimed at giving Americans more financial help and supporting state finances. But Republicans oppose it, and some House Democrats also have concerns about the proposal. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joined CBSN with the latest.
U.S. economy takes hit in wake of coronavirus spread
The CDC has issued a warning that the U.S. could see more cases as the coronavirus spreads outside of China. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Ex-DHS official on U.S. coronavirus response
As Homeland Security adviser to President George W. Bush, Fran Townsend helped create his administration’s strategy to handle a potential flu pandemic. She joins “CBS This Morning” to weigh in on the current state of coronavirus preparations both at home and abroad as the outbreak threatens to become a global pandemic.
CBS News team spends 7 days at NYC hospital
CBS News journalists were granted extraordinary access inside a major New York City hospital battling COVID-19 in "Bravery and Hope: 7 Days on the Front Line," a one-hour primetime special to be presented on May 15 at 9p ET/PT on CBS. "CBS This Morning" has a preview.
Coronavirus quarantines could be "new normal"
"We're going to see a significant increase in the number of cases" of coronavirus in the United States, says CBS News medical contributor Dr. David Agus. He joined CBSN's Vladimir Duthiers with more on the impact of the outbreak.
Trump speaks after 1st U.S. coronavirus death
President Trump addressed the nation Saturday after a Washington state man in his 50s became the first person in the U.S. to die from coronavirus. Mr. Trump said there's no reason for panic. Steve Dorsey reports.
First U.S. coronavirus death confirmed
Public health officials in Washington state confirmed that the man who died from coronavirus was suffering from respiratory symptoms. Danya Bacchus reports.
Coronavirus reported in at least 56 countries
The coronavirus outbreak has now spread to at least 56 countries, with Italy reporting the highest number of cases outside Asia. Charlie D'Agata reports.
Texas nurse gets married in Times Square
A Texas nurse named Amanda Stuart volunteered to work in New York City during the coronavirus pandemic. When her fellow nurses found out she had to cancel her wedding, they convinced her to get married in Times Square, and they served as her bridesmaids.
What to look out for as coronavirus spreads
Coronavirus fears are high as at least 20 states in the U.S. report cases. Dr. Eric Cioe-Pena joined CBSN with more on what the public needs to know about the ongoing outbreak.
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