Senate works on coronavirus relief bill

Senators returned to Capitol Hill Monday, after failing to agree on a $1.6 trillion coronavirus relief bill. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joined CBSN Boston to explain.

• Mar 23, 2020
• 8:24

Summer Olympics likely to be postponed

The Japanese Olympic Committee admits it's now looking into an alternative schedule for the Tokyo Games, making it all-but-certain that the summer event will be postponed. CBS News Asia correspondent Ramy Inocencio reports from Tokyo.

• Mar 23, 2020
• 1:41

Trump says U.S. will defeat coronavirus soon

President Trump on Monday signaled he wants the economy to be back in full swing as quickly as possible amid the ongoing coronavirus crisis. Watch his remarks here from the White House.

• Mar 23, 2020
• 15:17

Trump pushes to open economy despite pandemic

While the federal government is still urging people to stay at home amid the pandemic, President Trump said he will decide on Monday whether to ease current coronavirus restrictions. He argued that dire economic conditions caused by prolonged shutdowns could lead to suicides, which he claimed would result in an even higher death toll. Mr. Trump's statement goes against the advice of medical experts who say the coronavirus will not be contained in just a matter of weeks. Paula Reid breaks down the president's Monday evening coronavirus briefing, where Dr. Anthony Fauci was noticeably absent.

• Mar 24, 2020
• 2:17

Dr. Agus on Trump's call to reopen economy

President Trump said the "cure" should not be worse than the "problem" while lobbying for a swifter end to coronavirus restrictions during a Monday press conference. Dr. David Agus joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the effects of social distancing, including problems that could stem from ending it early.

• Mar 24, 2020
• 3:52

New quarantine guidelines for anyone near N.Y. metro area

President Trump said the U.S. is beginning to see the "light at the end of the tunnel," as the number of coronavirus cases in the country is doubling every two to three days. He also issued new guidelines for anyone who has visited the New York metropolitan area. Watch his remarks here.

• Mar 24, 2020
• 12:58

Homeless shelters cut intake due to COVID-19

As social distancing measures force homeless shelters to cut their intake, a Seattle religious group is worried about the city's unhoused population. Restrictions on movement are hindering both fundraising and food distribution efforts. Noelle Wiggins from REACH talked to CBSN's Anne-Marie Green.

• Mar 24, 2020
• 5:22

Senate agrees on massive coronavirus package

The Senate has reached a bipartisan agreement on a historic relief package for those suffering the economic effects of the coronavirus pandemic. The massive bill includes $2 trillion for workers and businesses, as well as people who have already lost their jobs. Nancy Cordes breaks down the contents of the massive stimulus bill.

• Mar 25, 2020
• 3:02

Senate coronavirus relief bill is "lifeline"

The Senate's $2 trillion coronavirus relief package is expected to pass sometime Wednesday before being sent to the House. The historic bill is designed to help workers and businesses affected by the damage the coronavirus pandemic is causing the economy, including people who have already lost their jobs as a result. Jill Schlesinger joins "CBS This Morning" to talk about what that means for you.

• Mar 25, 2020
• 1:35

Cuomo: Congressional aid is not enough

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo says the federal stimulus bill Congress passed to help with coronavirus relief fails to meet the needs of local and state governments dealing with the economic fallout. He said states are dealing with a "double-whammy" of massive costs and a loss of tax revenue. Watch his remarks from Thursday's briefing.

• Mar 26, 2020
• 4:17

Trump signs $2 trillion coronavirus relief package

President Trump on Friday signed a massive relief bill to respond to the significant economic fallout of the coronavirus pandemic, after it was approved by a voice vote in the House earlier in the afternoon. Watch his remarks and the signing.

• Mar 27, 2020
• 22:36

Coronavirus cases in the U.S. exceed 100,000

The effects of the coronavirus pandemic can be felt across the country as the nation’s reported cases exceeds 100,000, forcing some governors to turn to the military for help. A Navy hospital ship named “Mercy” anchored in the San Pedro, California harbor as backup in case Los Angeles-areas hospitals fill up. In New York, the military is converting an NYC convention center into a 1,200-bed emergency hospital. Tom Hanson reports on how the virus is taking hold there and elsewhere within the country.

• Mar 28, 2020
• 3:26

Inside an Italian ICU overwhelmed by COVID-19

Italy's death toll from the coronavirus pandemic has topped 9,100, making it the deadliest outbreak of the disease on Earth. Just like hospitals in the United States, doctors and nurses are clamoring to save lives with a minimal amount of resources. Christopher Livsay was given rare access to an ICU unit in Northern Italy and spoke to doctors there.

• Mar 28, 2020
• 2:00

Tokyo shuts down as coronavirus cases surge

Japan is turning to new containment measures after witnessing a surge of new infections. There are now more than 2,000 confirmed cases of the coronavirus, 60 of which were confirmed overnight on Friday. The city is rolling out a stay-at-home order in an effort to limit person-to-person contact. Ramy Incocencio reports from the country's capital, Tokyo.

• Mar 28, 2020
• 1:46

How coronavirus misinformation can spread

With Americans around the country shuttered inside their homes amid the coronavirus pandemic, many are turning to social media to be entertained and stay connected. However, the usual pitfalls of misinformation that live online could be deadly, when it comes to false facts and data on the virus. Wired Editor-in-Chief Nick Thompson joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to talk about what he’s learned covering the role of technology in the coronavirus crisis.

• Mar 28, 2020
• 4:17

South Africa begins 21-day virus lockdown

South Africa now has over 1,100 confirmed cases of coronavirus and has reported its first death. More than 56 million South Africans are now dealing with a new reality, the challenge of a three-week lockdown during which many people may not have easy access to water and decent sanitation. Debora Patta reports from Johannesburg, where some in a nearby town appear to be disregarding the strict precautions.

• Mar 28, 2020
• 2:22

New Orleans faces rat problem amid pandemic

The city of New Orleans has seen a surge in coronavirus cases, quickly straining hospital staff and resources that were not ready for the spike. However, the precautions put in place to slow the virus’ spread have inadvertently led to a new problem: with no food littering alleyways from people visiting the city’s many restaurants, hungry rats that relied on the scraps have been driven out onto the streets. Omar Villafranca reports on how the city is combatting its problems.

• Mar 28, 2020
• 2:48

Meditation and relaxation in the digital age

The coronavirus pandemic that's endangering our physical health is affecting our mental health as well. The CDC has a webpage devoted to managing anxiety and stress during the outbreak, and one recommendation involves meditation. In 2018, the agency reported that the practice of meditation tripled in the United States from 2012-2017. That's in part due to the popularity of websites and apps, that are bringing the age-old practice into the information age. Dana Jacobson looks at how and why these apps have become so popular.

• Mar 28, 2020
• 6:03

Working at home without losing your mind

Finding yourself working from home, and keeping yourself socially-distant? David Pogue offers some tips on how to most effectively do your job (including a video-chat app called Zoom); and talks — remotely — with Dr. Sanam Hafeez, a neuropsychologist, about maintaining social contacts during the coronavirus pandemic. (And yes, cats have right-of-way on your laptop.)

• Mar 29, 2020
• 7:08

The 2020 Census: America is down for the count

The once-in-a-decade enumeration of everyone in America has been launched — and pandemic or not, the work of the Census Bureau will go on. Chip Reid talks with Census Director Steve Dillingham, and with other public officials and social activists, about the importance of participating in the census, which — in a time of pandemic — can be fulfilled by phone, email and online. To fill out your census information online, go to 2020census.gov.

• Mar 29, 2020
• 7:03

Help wanted: The business outlook of the coronavirus outbreak

New unemployment claims for the most recent measured week totaled 3.28 million. Facing an unprecedented event, the government is taking unprecedented measures as America's economy hits the crisis stage. But there are also firms that are hiring in response to the pandemic. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger reports.

• Mar 29, 2020
• 5:57

Piecing together the history of jigsaw puzzles

Many people shut in to help stem the coronavirus pandemic are turning to jigsaw puzzles to pass the time. Mo Rocca reports on their history and popularity.

• Mar 29, 2020
• 4:14

Books for the housebound

Socially distancing due to the coronavirus pandemic? Washington Post book critic Ron Charles offers some suggestions for these challenging, cloistered times.

• Mar 29, 2020
• 2:21

The Hippocratic Oath

The exhausted doctors and nurses fighting the coronavirus are our best hope, unwavering in their sacred task to tend the sick and suffering, even as they put themselves in danger, says Lee Cowan.

• Mar 29, 2020
• 2:08

Empire State Building honors first responders

New York's iconic Empire State Building is lighting up at night to resemble a siren to honor the city's first responders and health care workers battling the coronavirus.

• Mar 31, 2020
• 0:18

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