Doctor on why social distancing is crucial

Social distancing has changed the course of daily life as schools, movie theaters and restaurants are all shut down over coronavirus concerns. President Trump warned Americans against gathering in groups larger than 10, encouraging the public to stay home whenever they can. Dr. Jon LaPook joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the impact of social distancing. Dr. LaPook self-quarantined after possibly coming into contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19.

• Mar 17, 2020
• 3:01

Trump says coronavirus could last into summer

President Trump struck a somber tone when he addressed Americans amid the coronavirus pandemic in a Monday press conference. Mr. Trump warned that this could last until the summer, and did not rule out regional quarantines in the future. On a call with U.S. governors, the president told them to seek out critical medical supplies on their own as the federal government may be too slow to help. Weijia Jiang shares more details on the U.S. government's pandemic response.

• Mar 17, 2020
• 2:03

European life shuts down amid coronavirus

European leaders are meeting on Tuesday to discuss potentially drastic measures to contain the coronavirus pandemic. The continent is considering a wide-ranging travel ban as individual countries like France and Spain all but shut down with residents encouraged to stay indoors save for necessary trips. Elizabeth Palmer reports on how the world is attempting to contain the virus' spread.

• Mar 17, 2020
• 2:31

Staying connected despite social distancing

As bars and restaurants throughout the country shut their doors, the CDC recommends people stay home as much as possible to avoid the risk of catching and transmitting the coronavirus. The new precautions could make it difficult for most to socialize, but psychiatrist Dr. Sue Varma joins "CBS This Morning" to share how people can stay connected.

• Mar 17, 2020
• 4:38

How to effectively clean your phone

We're all focused on washing our hands to prevent the spread of coronavirus — but what about our phones? Turns out there's a right way and a wrong way to disinfect those too.

• Mar 17, 2020
• 1:17

Surgeon general urges Americans to follow CDC guidelines

In an interview with "CBS Evening News" anchor Norah O'Donnell, Surgeon General Jerome Adams emphasized that the next 15 days will be crucial for fighting the pandemic in the U.S.

• Mar 17, 2020
• 2:28

Congress mulls massive coronavirus bailout

Congress is considering the biggest bailout in U.S. history to rescue the economy from the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. The trillion-dollar stimulus package could put money back in the pockets of Americans while a new poll shows that nearly one in five households have lost work because of the pandemic. Nancy Cordes breaks down how the economic package could affect everyday people.

• Mar 18, 2020
• 1:56

The impact of coronavirus restrictions

The coronavirus pandemic has drastically shifted everyday lives already, with millions changing the way they work, socialize and get life-saving information. David Begnaud speaks to adults and teens around the country about how they are handling the pandemic, including one CBS News Radio colleague who said his family was not able to be by his mother's side when she died of natural causes due to new nursing home guidance preventing visitors in most circumstances.

• Mar 18, 2020
• 4:38

Coronavirus epidemic hits Africa

Compared to the rest of the world, the continent of Africa might have two things working in its favor with the arrival of the coronavirus: experience with deadly viruses, and a relative lack of connectivity. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta reports from Johannesburg.

• Mar 17, 2020
• 2:14

How to stay fit during coronavirus outbreak

Although gyms and exercise venues have closed to help stem the spread of the coronavirus, that doesn't mean you can't work out. Here's how you can stay fit during the pandemic.

• Mar 18, 2020
• 1:48

W.H. official on how long pandemic could last

As Congress works to pass a coronavirus stimulus package to follow the $100 billion emergency package President Trump has signed, the White House coronavirus task force works to contain the pandemic. Dr. Deborah Birx, the task force's response coordinator, joins "CBS This Morning" to talk about the federal response.

• Mar 19, 2020
• 4:04

Trump calls himself "wartime president"

There are now more than 9,400 reported coronavirus cases in the U.S., across all 50 states. The death toll has jumped to at least 152. President Trump now says he considers himself a wartime president because of the pandemic. Wednesday night, he signed a $100B emergency aid package into law. The bill includes free virus testing for every American, paid sick leave and expanded unemployment benefits. Weijia Jiang reports on how else the federal government is scrambling to contain the disease.

• Mar 19, 2020
• 3:04

Single mom struggles amid coronavirus crisis

It is estimated that nearly one in four U.S. workers do not have access to paid sick leave, and nearly 60% live paycheck-to-paycheck. As the coronavirus pandemic stretches on and takes a toll on U.S. businesses across the country, these same Americans worry about what it could mean for their financial safety. Adriana Diaz speaks to one single mother working at McDonald's to see how she has had to shift her life amid the pandemic.

• Mar 19, 2020
• 4:21

Khan Academy founder shares advice

With the coronavirus pandemic forcing schools in at least 39 states to close, over 42 million school-aged children and their teachers are trying to adapt to online classes and video chats being the new normal. Many parents find themselves teaching their kids on their own, without much support. Khan Academy founder Salman Khan joins "CBS This Morning" to talk about how parents and educators can try and keep up schooling.

• Mar 19, 2020
• 4:33

Meals on Wheels is serving despite pandemic

With the CDC's warning that people 65 and older are most vulnerable to the coronavirus, older Americans, even those facing food insecurity, have been encouraged to stay home and self-quarantine. Non-profit Meals on Wheels has set out to make sure those vulnerable to hunger are staying fed, with more than 5,000 chapters around the country. Mireya Villarreal follows Meals on Wheels volunteers during their effort to keep helping people amid the coronavirus pandemic.

• Mar 19, 2020
• 1:48

Gyms get creative amid pandemic and closures

The coronavirus has forced business closures throughout the country, including gyms and fitness studios. Some are offering clients creative alternatives to stay healthy, like online classes. Danya Bacchus speaks to a family that owns a fitness studio about what they are doing to keep their clients in shape and business afloat.

• Mar 19, 2020
• 1:57

Veteran offers free auto service

Even before the pandemic, researchers said four in 10 Americans could not afford an unexpected expense of $400 or more, like a car repair. Hard Luck Auto is trying to alleviate those costs for some people, offering free service to those who can’t afford to pay. Jan Crawford speaks to the veteran running Hard Luck’s novel service for our series A More Perfect Union.

• Mar 19, 2020
• 4:01

Cancer survivor dies of coronavirus

A 34-year-old cancer survivor reportedly died in California on Thursday after contracting the coronavirus, making him one of the youngest victims of the illness. Jeffrey Ghazarian had recently visited Disney World and Universal Studios in Florida. In New Jersey, a close-knit family that had already lost three members to coronavirus has lost a fourth. David Begnaud shares more details of the tragic human stories that have come out of the coronavirus pandemic.

• Mar 20, 2020
• 2:03

FEMA Administrator on U.S. coronavirus action

As U.S. governors work to contain the coronavirus in their own states, it was announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency would be taking charge of the federal government's response. FEMA Administrator Peter Gaynor joins "CBS This Morning" to talk about the state of the federal response, and what measures they hope will contain the pandemic.

• Mar 20, 2020
• 4:29

Olympic torch arrives in Japan

Greece has handed the Olympic flame over to Japan just a few months before the 2020 summer games are scheduled to begin. But plans are now in doubt due to the coronavirus pandemic. CBS News Asia correspondent Ramy Inocencio reports from Tokyo.

• Mar 20, 2020
• 1:23

Italy reports deadliest day of pandemic

Italy reported 627 coronavirus deaths in one day, making it not only the deadliest for the country, but the deadliest day worldwide since the pandemic began. In the United Kingdom, 65,000 retired nurses and doctors were asked to report for duty to help handle the oncoming wave of cases as the country’s famous pubs have all be ordered to close. Ian Lee speaks to Londoners to see how they are handling the change to everyday life.

• Mar 21, 2020
• 2:36

Pandemic upends restaurant industry profits

The coronavirus crisis has upended the restaurant industry’s hopeful projections for a record $900 billion year. With massive layoffs and widespread closures, the extent of the damage that will be done by the pandemic’s end is unclear. CBS News contributor and staff writer at The Atlantic, Derek Thompson, joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to discuss the impact restaurants’ struggled will have on the economy.

• Mar 21, 2020
• 4:34

California undergoes statewide shutdown

California is in shutdown mode in an effort to slow the spread of coronavirus. Governor Gavin Newsom enacted a stay at home order after official estimates predicted more than half of the state's 22 million residents could contract the rapidly spreading virus. Danya Bacchus reports.

• Mar 21, 2020
• 1:49

Coronavirus, anxiety and fear

While stress and anxiety can drive us to take healthy precautions in trying circumstances (like a pandemic), our irrational fear can become dangerous when it goes off the rails. David Pogue talks to psychologists and researchers about how emotion, in contrast to facts, can steer our response to danger and the unknown.

• Mar 22, 2020
• 7:17

Dr. Jon LaPook on flattening the curve

As the coronavirus pandemic expands across the country, CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook discusses the part we must all play to reduce our exposure to the virus and minimize its spread to others, in order to protect the viability of our health care system.

• Mar 22, 2020
• 2:58

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