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Dr. Tara Narula joins “CBS This Morning” to provide tips and dispel myths as Americans begin to feel the effects of the global coronavirus crisis. Narula shares critical information about the illness and what you can do to protect yourself.
The Trump administration is working to meet the surging demand for coronavirus test kits as the number of confirmed cases spreads across 29 states. While the CDC and U.S. health officials work to inform the public and urge caution, President Trump touted the $8.3 billion Congress recently allocated to combat the virus. Mr. Trump said he has no plans to stop campaign rallies despite warnings about gathering in crowded areas, particularly for the elderly. Weijia Jiang shares further details on the White House response.
As public concern over the coronavirus spreads almost as quickly as the disease itself, people are looking out for any information that would help them or their loved ones stay safe. Dr. David Agus joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to talk about what medical experts know so far and what precautions you can take.
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio gave an update as to how the nation's most populous city is reacting to the coronavirus outbreak as the number of those infected in the city rose to 13. Watch his remarks here.
California Governor Gavin Newsom gave an update on the outbreak of coronavirus in the state and on the disease-stricken cruise ship off the coast of Oakland. Watch his remarks here.
The CDC has stated that older adults and people with chronic medical conditions are most at risk for the coronavirus. Dr. Tara Narula joins "CBS This Morning" to explain more about what that means and what groups should be on the lookout.
A growing number of people who may have come in close contact with someone who has coronavirus are being told to self-quarantine. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend anyone who has come in contact with the virus to self-quarantine for two weeks. But that can be a challenge for anyone who lives in close quarters with others. Dr. Tara Narula shares tips for anyone who needs to self-quarantine with Vladimir Duthiers.
After days of refusing, President Trump was tested for the coronavirus and is awaiting results. Mr. Trump has come in close contact with at least two people who have tested positive for the virus. Ben Tracy reports.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has advised schools to close for at least eight weeks to contain the virus. Some big businesses are also following suit. Danya Bacchus reports.
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.
A CDC report covering the alarming coronavirus spread at Washington state's Life Care Center revealed that the nursing home's staff continued to work while showing coronavirus symptoms. The investigation found several missteps that assisted the center's outbreak, where 35 reported deaths have been linked to the hard-hit nursing home. Jonathan Vigliotti breaks down what the probe uncovered about the coronavirus outbreaks in Washington state.
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.
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.
President Trump announced Sunday the nationwide social distancing guidelines will remain in place until April 30, saying the "peak" of the coronavirus pandemic is expected in two weeks. Mr. Trump said he expected the country to be "well on its way to recovery" by June 1. Watch his remarks from the White House Rose Garden here.
President Trump announced that the CDC is changing its guidelines to recommend people wear simple cloth face masks to protect against the coronavirus, though he said he didn't plan to do so himself. Surgeon General Jerome Adams joined him at the White House briefing to explain the changing guidance on face masks.
Just this week, the CDC unveiled a new recommendation urging the American public to wear masks when outside their homes, and the FDA approved a new blood test to detect the coronavirus. As the coronavirus pandemic continues to grow, so does the knowledge of the experts attempting to fight the disease. Dr. David Agus joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to discuss the latest coronavirus news reported this week.
President Trump on Saturday said that he won’t wear a face mask, despite announcing new CDC guidelines suggesting all Americans wear one when in public. "I won't be doing it personally. It's a recommendation," the president said. Nikole Killion reports.
Jobless claims are surging as businesses are forced to shut their doors amid the coronavirus pandemic. Meanwhile, President Trump is considering when the economy will reopen. CBS News White House correspondent Ben Tracy joins CBSN with the latest.
At first, Americans were told they had nothing to worry about. Then the guidance from the Trump administration rapidly started to change.
Children make up just a small portion of COVID-19 cases in the U.S. and while they are less likely to become severely ill compared to adults, at least three children have died from the virus. Dr. Dyan Hes, a New York pediatrician, joined CBSN to discuss the impact the pandemic is having on kids.
U.S. retail sales dropped 8.7% in March, the biggest one-month plunge on record. This comes as the Trump administration has reportedly outlined plans to begin reopening the economy as the coronavirus continues to claim more lives. CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid joined CBSN with the latest.
Contamination at a lab at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reportedly delayed the rollout of coronavirus testing kits across the country earlier this year. David Willman, investigative reporter for The Washington Post, joined CBSN to discuss the story.
Health officials are warning the country could see a second wave of coronavirus in the fall. CBS News' Laura Podesta has more on possible therapies for the virus and David Dodd, CEO of GeoVax, joins CBSN to take a closer look at prevention and treatment.
Thousands of Americans are stuck at sea as the pandemic continues. The CDC is refusing anyone to disembark onto U.S. land for the next three months. Kris Van Cleave explains.
A new model predicts that the number of coronavirus deaths will increase to 3,000 each day by June -- with cases skyrocketing to 200,000 per day. Ben Tracy has a look at the numbers.
Bipartisan Senate talks aimed at ending the government shutdown continued as both parties grappled with the fallout from Tuesday's elections. Follow live updates here.
Exit polls in the 2025 races in New Jersey, Virginia, New York City and California showed Trump and the economy were on the minds of voters.
The Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday over whether a federal emergency powers law authorizes President Trump's most sweeping tariffs.
Democratic Rep. Jared Golden of Maine will not run for reelection next year, he announced Wednesday, a move that could complicate Democrats' efforts to win a House majority.
Mayor-elect Mamdani's win in New York is cheered by his London counterpart and a former mentor in Uganda, but draws a warning from Israel's U.S. ambassador.
Magistrate Judge William Fitzpatrick said Wednesday that he was concerned by the Justice Department's "highly unusual" handling of the case by moving to "indict first, investigate second."
The number of fatalities may increase after a UPS plane crashed Tuesday near the Louisville International Airport in Kentucky, Gov. Andy Beshear said.
Mexico President Claudia Sheinbaum says the harassment she suffered from a drunk man near the government seat is an assault on all women.
Candidates from different wings of the Democratic Party won key races on Election Day 2025 in the biggest test since President Trump's victory last year.