Dr. Fauci warns of reopening U.S. too soon

The nation's top public health experts, including Dr. Anthony Fauci, are warning against reopening the U.S. economy quickly as some states grapple with containing the virus. Nancy Cordes reports.

• May 12, 2020
• 4:18

Fallout of coronavirus scare inside W.H.

As the White House grapples with a coronavirus scare, Major Garrett explains the impact that could have on the president's efforts to reopen the economy. He also explains why the Senate testimony of key Coronavirus Task Force members could mean for the White House coronavirus response and 2020 race.

• May 12, 2020
• 3:44

Vaccine research doctor removed from job

Dr. Rick Bright, the scientist in charge of the search for a coronavirus vaccine, is blowing the whistle and calling for an investigation. He says he was fired from his job after he refused to push for "on demand" access to a drug praised by President Trump as a miracle treatment. Paula Reid reports.

• Apr 22, 2020
• 2:41

BET News special to focus on virus impact

The coronavirus has hit black Americans harder than any other group, which is why BET, BET Her and BET’s Facebook pages are focusing on the pandemic in a primetime special that “CBS This Morning” co-host Gayle King will anchor Wednesday night. "COVID-19: Black America's Fight" will have interviews about the devastating impact with the mayors of San Francisco, Chicago and New Orleans, as well as changemakers in the black community and White House officials like Dr. Deborah Birx.

• Apr 22, 2020
• 2:50

Condition of Kim Jong Un unclear

The U.S. is closely monitoring reports concerning the health of Kim Jong Un. North Korea experts say that his sister, Kim Jong Yo, would face challenges to succeed him in the nuclear state. Ramy Inocencio reports.

• Apr 21, 2020
• 1:18

Governors ask for more coronavirus test kits

The desperate scramble for tests, masks and other gear in the fight against coronavirus has pitted states against each other and even the federal government. This comes as governors are dealing with protesters demanding an end to stay-at-home orders, even as new hot spots emerge in major cities. Weijia Jiang reports.

• Apr 20, 2020
• 2:53

Tension over reopening U.S. grows

The White House and many state governors are clashing on testing and when to ease lockdowns over the coronavirus. The reported nationwide death toll is now more than 40,000, nearly double what it was a week ago. Despite those numbers, the economic strain is driving some Americans to protest stay-at-home orders, Manuel Bojorquez reports.

• Apr 20, 2020
• 4:03

Over 22 million jobless claims filed in last month

Some 5.2 million Americans filed for unemployment last week, bringing the number of unemployed to 22 million. The looming recession is fueling calls to reopen the economy sooner rather than later. Mark Strassmann reports.

• Apr 16, 2020
• 3:33

Doctor shares warning about COVID test access

In a recent letter sent to the White House coronavirus task force, Association of American Medical Colleges President Dr. David Skorton called for more federal involvement in the COVID-19 testing process. Americans are still having trouble accessing tests, which Skorton says are necessary to understand what the country is "dealing with." Dr. Tara Narula speaks to Skorton about his warning to the White House.

• Apr 16, 2020
• 3:53

Trump clashes with governors over coronavirus restrictions

President Trump says it is up to him to decide when coronavirus lockdown restrictions are lifted. Mr. Trump went so far as to compare governors who disagree with him to "mutineers." Paula Reid reports.

• Apr 14, 2020
• 2:52

Trump battles with governors over reopening economy

As President Trump considers restarting the economy next month, governors nationwide are banding together to go their own way on reopening their states for business. Ben Tracy reports from the White House.

• Apr 13, 2020
• 2:47

Fauci under fire after contradicting Trump

The government's top infectious disease expert may be under pressure for appearing to contradict President Trump. Dr. Anthony Fauci suggested lives could have been saved if the President had acted sooner on warnings about the coronavirus. Paula Reid reports on the conflicting accounts of when the White House was warned about the pandemic.

• Apr 13, 2020
• 2:15

CDC mulls new guidelines for critical workers

Federal health officials are looking at new guidelines to make it easier for people who have been exposed to coronavirus to return to work if they are asymptomatic. Weijia Jiang reports.

• Apr 8, 2020
• 2:14

Memo warned White House about coronavirus

The Trump administration had a shake up on Tuesday with the acting secretary of the Navy resigning in the wake of his remarks blasting Captain Brett Crozier. This comes as President Trump had early warnings of the deadly coronavirus in January. Weijia Jiang reports.

• Apr 7, 2020
• 2:43

Surgeon General calls test levels "a concern"

U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams joins "CBS This Morning" from Washington, D.C. where the White House Coronavirus Task Force is working to contain the pandemic on a nationwide scale. Adams lauded Americans for rallying around national, state and local coronavirus precautions, and said that while the issue of widespread testing is a "concern," the government is working to ramp up efforts to get test results faster.

• Apr 7, 2020
• 6:08

Public health officials say the worst is yet to come

With the U.S. coronavirus death count at more than 9,000, President Trump and top officials are warning that the toughest week is still ahead. Health officials are also pleading to the public to take social distancing measures even more seriously than now. Nikole Killion reports.

• Apr 5, 2020
• 1:59

CDC says Americans should wear masks in public

President Trump announced Friday the CDC is recommending the voluntary use of face masks for all Americans. There is still a concern on the face mask shortage for healthcare workers. Paula Reid reports.

• Apr 3, 2020
• 2:23

Ex-CDC director on White House virus timeline

The White House coronavirus task force has projected the coronavirus pandemic to go through June, possibly slowing down in July. Dr. Tom Frieden, who served as CDC Director during the Ebola and Zika outbreaks, weighs in on the latest pandemic models and how Americans can stay healthy during an appearance on "CBS This Morning."

• Apr 1, 2020
• 3:15

Dr. Agus calls for stricter virus precautions

The White House coronavirus task force warned Americans in a press conference that anywhere between 100,000 to 240,000 people could likely die before the pandemic is over. Dr. David Agus credited social distancing guidelines as the reason the number isn't higher, yet said more could be done. He called on the federal government to strengthen mandates to keep people following the guidelines set by the White House during an appearance on "CBS This Morning."

• Apr 1, 2020
• 3:44

Trump shifts tone with grim virus warnings

President Trump's coronavirus task force shared grim projections for the country's future amid the coronavirus crisis, estimating that 100,000 to 240,000 Americans could die before the crisis is over. The tone of the press conference marks a stark departure from Mr. Trump's previous media appearances, where he mostly touted the success of his administration's response. Weijia Jiang is at the White House where she breaks down the president's latest message.

• Apr 1, 2020
• 3:52

Trump urges Americans to social distance

President Trump and top health officials are urging Americans to stay away from each other because it could be the difference between life and death. The president announced tougher guidelines aimed at flattening the curve of coronavirus cases. Weijia Jiang reports.

• Mar 31, 2020
• 2:24

State leaders demand coronavirus supplies

Despite repeated promises from the Trump administration, there are still shortages of vital supplies needed in the fight against the coronavirus. Local officials are pleading for help as the pandemic threatens to overwhelm states from coast to coast. Paula Reid reports.

• Mar 30, 2020
• 2:08

U.S. needs to plan for more virus outbreaks

As the federal government extends its social distancing guidance, Dr. Deborah Birx, the White House coronavirus response coordinator, joins "CBS This Morning" to explain what needs to happen before the restrictions can be lifted. While the White House hopes there aren't more outbreaks like the one in New York City, the country has to be prepared for that, she said.

• Mar 30, 2020
• 4:38

Trump, governors at odds on virus precautions

As the Trump administration's 15-day "slow the spread" initiative comes to an end on Monday, the president told governors that he is planning to categorize every county in America as high, medium or low risk as part of his push to reopen the economy sooner. The goal was met with resistance by medical experts as well as an increasing number of governors who are issuing shelter-in-place or stay-at-home orders as the virus spreads. Paula Reid reports on how the administration is dealing with the outbreak from the White House.

• Mar 27, 2020
• 2:24

White House downplays surge of unemployment

President Trump on Thursday confronted the historic rise in unemployment. His administration tried to downplay the historic surge. Paula Reid reports.

• Mar 26, 2020
• 1:51

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