"Our hospitals look like war zones": Texas hit hard by the coronavirus
While cities like Dallas and Houston are seeing a decrease in positive cases and hospitalizations, virus-related deaths in the state are up 33% over the last 10 days.
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Hospitals ordered send data to HHS, not CDC
A change from the Trump administration taking effect Wednesday orders hospitals to stop sending their coronavirus data to the CDC. CBS News White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joined CBSN with the latest.
Test result delays hamper coronavirus fight
The coronavirus surge through Sun Belt states has put a strain on testing capacities nationwide, with patients reporting a wait time of up to two weeks. Health experts say efforts to contact trace and isolate potential patients will be rendered essentially futile by the long wait periods. Maryland emergency care physician Dr. Ron Elfenbein joins CBSN to talk about the implications.
How masks protected the clients of 2 COVID-19-positive hairstylists
The stylists and customers were wearing masks, and none of the 139 clients became symptomatic, a CDC report says.
Transcript: Dr. Richard Besser on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with former Acting CDC Director Dr. Richard Besser that aired Sunday, July 19, 2020, on "Face the Nation."
Coronavirus cases continue to spike
Several states are seeing a dramatic rise in new COVID-19 cases, four months since the pandemic began. Dr. Amesh Adalja, an infectious disease expert and senior scholar at Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, joined to CBSN to discuss how state officials can get a handle on the virus.
Ex-CDC chief calls for "consistent messaging" amid pandemic
"We need consistent messaging: masks are important, contact tracing is important, testing is important, staying home is important," he said.
Counties impose curfews as COVID-19 cases spike
Local leaders are clamping down as some of the country's hot spots see a rise in coronavirus cases. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
Trump and Fauci speak for first time since June
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation's top infectious disease expert, says he spoke with President Trump on Thursday for the first time since June 2. CBS News' Natalie Brand has the latest.
White House responds to attacks on Fauci
A senior White House official is denying that President Trump signed off on a scathing op-ed by trade adviser Peter Navarro attacking Dr. Anthony Fauci. Politico White House reporter Meridith McGraw joined CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss why members of the Trump administration are looking to discredit one of the nation's top health officials.
Trump administration orders hospitals to bypass CDC in reporting COVID data
The White House Coronavirus Task Force is instructing hospitals to submit COVID data to the Health and Human Services Department instead, prompting concerns about transparency.
COVID-19 data being shifted away from CDC
Coronavirus cases, hospitalizations, and deaths continue to rise across parts of the U.S. CBS News' Laura Podesta reports on the latest, and Dr. Neeta Ogden joins CBSN to discuss concerns about a new order from the White House that shifts control of data on COVID-19 to the Department of Health and Human Services instead of the CDC.
"None of us lie": Top testing official defends coronavirus task force
Admiral Brett Giroir contradicted the president, who retweeted a post accusing government medical experts of "lying."
Helping communities at highest risk of COVID-19
According to the CDC, people with chronic diseases, such as obesity, hypertension and type-2 diabetes, are a staggering 12 times more likely to die from the coronavirus – and Black Americans have a higher prevalence of many of these conditions. In Baltimore, medical staff from Johns Hopkins are joining forces with "trusted messengers" – including faith leaders from a historic local mosque – to improve health outcomes for the Black community. Allison Aubrey, of National Public Radio, reports.
Trump continues push to reopen schools
President Trump is continuing his push to reopen schools this fall, even though many have not met safety guidelines set forth by the Centers for Disease Control. CBS News' Natalie Brand joins CBSN's Lana Zak with the latest.
CDC director says agency won't rewrite guidelines for reopening schools
CDC Director Robert Redfield said the agency would be providing "additional reference documents" to aid educators.
Trump criticizes CDC guidelines for reopening schools
President Trump tweeted that he will be meeting with CDC officials to discuss the guidelines.
Coronavirus "has the upper hand" in U.S., ex-CDC director warns
Dr. Tom Frieden said the nation "is shockingly lacking" a common basis of understanding of the virus.
U.S. is an "outlier" in global virus fight, ex-CDC director says
Dr. Tom Frieden said that it was a mistake to reopen public spaces, like bars, early, and that the country is paying for that mistake.
Non-government experts could pick who gets COVID-19 vaccine first
The National Institutes of Health director said "people are a little uneasy about the government calling the shots here"
Trump says masks "are good" and make him look like the Lone Ranger
President appears to be relenting a bit on the issue as coronavirus cases surge in large swaths of the U.S.
CDC expands list of people at severe risk from COVID-19
"The more underlying medical conditions people have, the higher their risk," the CDC now warns.
Fauci testifies on COVID-19 response
Top federal health officials including Dr. Anthony Fauci testified on Capitol Hill Tuesday, as 26 states saw an increase in new coronavirus cases. Dr. Bob Lahita, a professor of medicine at New York Medical College and chairman of medicine at St. Joseph Healthcare System, joins CBSN's "Red and Blue" to discuss.
Projected coronavirus death toll rises
A new report from the CDC is giving us a better understanding of who is falling ill from COVID-19. There's also new research showing use of a steroid drug can help reduce deaths in severely ill patients. Dr. Dyan Hes joins CBSN to discuss the latest developments.
COVID-19 cases surge as reopenings continue
The CDC is projecting another 26,000 COVID-19 deaths in the U.S. in the next three weeks as at least 19 states report an uptick in cases. States like Florida and South Carolina that have begun reopening saw their highest daily number of cases to date. Michael George reports from New York City, the country's virus epicenter.
JD Vance hosts "The Charlie Kirk Show" after Kirk's assassination
Vance has described his longtime friendship with Kirk, who was also a key ally in his political rise.
Kash Patel's social media messaging draws critics during Kirk investigation
Kash Patel and his deputy Dan Bongino are challenging the FBI's fierce allegiance to message control.
Trump wants to abolish quarterly earnings reports. Here's why.
President Trump says getting rid of a quarterly reporting requirement for public companies would lower costs and help businesses.
U.S. and China have "framework" of TikTok deal as Trump teases agreement
"We have a framework for a TikTok deal," Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said after talks with Chinese officials in Spain.
Which form of energy is the cheapest? CBS News asked experts to find out.
CBS News looked at the cost of producing coal, gas, nuclear, wind and solar energy to determine which is the cheapest.
Trump announces second U.S. strike against alleged Venezuela drug boat
President Trump announced Monday the U.S. military has carried out a second strike on alleged Venezuelan "narcoterrorists."
How the Federal Reserve decision could influence mortgage rates
Experts say Americans shouldn't expect a further decline in mortgage rates immediately after the Fed's September meeting.
Charlie Kirk shooting suspect under special watch as investigators seek motive
The suspect in the assassination of Charlie Kirk is under special watch in a Utah jail, days after he allegedly shot and killed the 31-year-old conservative activist.
Workers fired, placed on leave for Charlie Kirk comments after assassination
A range of companies and other organizations are sanctioning — and sometimes firing — workers over their public comments about Charlie Kirk. They may have little recourse.