Governor Newsom on virus crisis in California

California Governor Gavin Newsom said it was "unrealistic" to think life as we knew it before the coronavirus pandemic would be back to normal anytime soon. He said he empathized with the frustration of state residents who are protesting his stay-at-home order, but urged them to think of their loved ones and others amid their fatigue with the precautions. He speaks to Tony Dokoupil in an exclusive interview on how the pandemic is playing out in his state.

• Apr 21, 2020
• 05:00

Several states preparing to reopen their economies

Several states are announcing their plans to reopen their economies in the coming days following a string of protests from conservative groups. This comes as coronavirus cases continue to mount nationwide. More than 40,000 have died across the country due to the virus. Janet Shamlian reports.

• Apr 20, 2020
• 04:53

Antibody test concerns as states look to reopen

Health officials say blood tests to determine whether someone has developed antibodies against coronavirus are key to reopening the economy. But researchers at Harvard say the U.S. needs to nearly triple the current rate of testing while concerns about the accuracy of these tests continue to pile up. Mola Lenghi has the latest.

• Apr 20, 2020
• 02:38

"Sunday Morning" Matinee: "A Chorus Line in Quarantine"

As Broadway goes dark during the coronavirus pandemic, dancers have not let their passion go without an outlet. In this video conceived by Jeffrey Schecter and edited by Heather Parcells, they and 42 fellow cast members from the 2006 Broadway revival of "A Chorus Line" — each living in lockdown in locales across the U.S. and in Australia and Japan — perform the show’s opening dance in living rooms, backyards, empty streets and parking lots, which are cut together into "one singular sensation," in a performance by turns nostalgic, humorous and unifying.

• Apr 19, 2020
• 04:15

Seattle becomes role model in pandemic fight

For several weeks, Seattle was the epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak within the U.S. But decisive actions early on diminished infection cases in the city and now, Seattle is emerging from its outbreak as a role model for other U.S. cities to follow. Carter Evans reports.

• Apr 18, 2020
• 02:00

Some states begin reopening despite pandemic

As the coronavirus pandemic continues, some states are already trying to reopen the economy while others are tightening restrictions further. Florida has already reopened its beaches in the northern part of the state, while New York is requiring everyone to wear a face covering in public. Danya Bacchus reports.

• Apr 18, 2020
• 02:16

What does reopening the U.S. look like?

President Trump has announced a three-phase plan for reopening the U.S. economy, after weeks of pandemic-forced lockdowns across the country. Many Americans have questions about what our "new normal" might look like. Dr. Tara Narula joins "CBS This Morning" to answer some of those questions, sent in by our viewers.

• Apr 17, 2020
• 07:03

U.K. extends virus lockdown by three weeks

U.K. leaders have extended the country's lockdown for an extra three weeks as the country's death toll is expected to surpass 14,000. Prince William is opening up about the royal family and his father's COVID-19 diagnosis, admitting he was "quite concerned." Imtiaz Tyab reports on how Britain is dealing with the crisis.

• Apr 17, 2020
• 01:52

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
• 03:33

Denmark begins opening schools amid lockdown

Parts of Europe have begun to slowly lift some coronavirus restrictions, though some people worry the lockdown could be eased too quickly. Denmark reopened schools on Wednesday, with fewer students in a classroom and no touching. Holly Williams spoke to one parent who said it was "lunacy" to expect children to continue social distancing.

• Apr 16, 2020
• 01:18

Las Vegas mayor demands end to state lockdown

While New York is looking to ramp up their coronavirus testing efforts and is calling for federal support, other parts of the country are facing frustration and outrage over stay-at-home orders that some deem unnecessary. Las Vegas' mayor demanded Nevada end its lockdown, pointing to the state's relatively low number of confirmed cases. David Begnaud looks around the country to see how the coronavirus pandemic is playing out across the U.S.

• Apr 16, 2020
• 03:51

Nationwide lockdown continues in Italy

The coronavirus has taken hit on Italy with more than 10,000 cases and over 600 people dying from the outbreak causing the nation to go on lockdown. Seth Doane reports.

• Mar 10, 2020
• 02:00

COVID lockdowns may have changed bird behavior, study finds

Eight in 10 of the species studied had different movement or migration patterns than before the pandemic

• Oct 1, 2021

How lockdown orders are slowing virus' spread

Nearly half of all American residents are under lockdown orders as state and local governments scramble to slow the spread of the coronavirus. The U.S. now has more cases than anywhere in the world. Dr. David Agus joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to talk about how the latest data says the pandemic will play out, and how the severe precautions will affect the virus’ curve.

• Mar 28, 2020
• 06:23

Turkey imposes 48-hour coronavirus lockdown

With the global coronavirus death toll exceeding 100,000, the World Health Organization warns that lifting lockdown measures too early could lead to even deadlier outcomes. Turkey announced a 48-hour curfew for its major cities, becoming the latest country to enact such measures. Holly Williams reports on how Turkish residents prepared themselves for the lockdown that would leave only pharmacies, bakeries and essential services such as hospitals open.

• Apr 11, 2020
• 02:07

Jason Isbell on life under COVID-19 lockdown

Musician Jason Isbell released a new album, "Reunions," just before the coronavirus pandemic hit. Now, instead of touring, he is hunkered down at home, like millions of Americans, with his wife and fellow musician Amanda Shires and their 4-year-old daughter. Isbell speaks to Anthony Mason about the challenges of lockdown, and the pressures of creating a new album.

• May 30, 2020
• 03:30

Lockdowns have created a bread baking boom

Social distancing has led to a baking boom: With more time at home, people are turning into amateur bread bakers, and baking goods are flying off grocery store shelves amid the surge in demand. Some grocery stores have had flour and yeast out of stock for weeks. Ed O'Keefe looks at how companies are working to keep up their baking good supply chains.

• May 2, 2020
• 04:03

London opens pubs, salons after lockdown

England is lifting some of its coronavirus restrictions Saturday, as the global tally for confirmed cases exceeds 11 million. People who are eager to get their hair cut can return to salons and barber shops, while those in need of a pint can go back to their favorite pubs. Roxana Saberi is in London to explain how the lifting of restrictions, nicknamed "Super Saturday," is playing out.

• Jul 4, 2020
• 01:50

U.S. sees over 3.1 million COVID-19 cases

The U.S. has recorded more than 3.1 million confirmed coronavirus cases, with numbers surging to new highs in some states that have rolled back lockdown restrictions. In South Carolina, Governor Henry McMaster signed an executive order prohibiting the sale of alcohol after 11 p.m. In Tennessee's Shelby County, restaurants require customers to leave their contact information before being seated, so owners are able to contact them if someone there tests positive for the virus. Michael George reports from New York, which has just sent hard-hit Florida enough Remdesivir to treat 280 patients.

• Jul 11, 2020
• 03:50

Climbing Mount Everest… at home

Edmund Hillary made history in 1953 when he climbed the summit of Mt. Everest. John Griffin, a man living in England under lockdown with his family, decided to take the feat on himself within the confines of his own home. Jeff Glor reports on the 53-year-old’s more than week-long effort, during which he scaled his home stairs to raise money for U.K. food banks.

• Apr 11, 2020
• 01:55

U.S. surpasses 9 million coronavirus cases

There have now been over 9 million coronavirus cases in the United States, rising by nearly 100,000 cases on Friday alone. Some states are doubling down on safety measures, while others are still resisting stricter guidelines. Halloween and the election are complicating the country's battle against the pandemic. Michael George reports.

• Oct 31, 2020
• 03:25

Air Force base in hours-long lockdown after active shooter reports

Two people said they heard a shot on Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, leading a lockdown for several hours.

• Sep 10, 2021

WorldView: Haiti struggles after earthquake

Haiti continues efforts to recover from the devastating earthquake. Taiwan rolls out its own COVID-19 vaccine. Australian police clash with anti-lockdown protesters. And a French soccer match was halted after an incident with fans. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee joins CBSN AM from London with more on these headlines.

• Aug 23, 2021
• 02:46

A ghost town's caretaker

Have you been socially-distancing? Not as much as Brent Underwood, who has lived during the COVID lockdown as the sole resident of a ghost town on the edge of Death Valley: the abandoned mining community of Cerro Gordo, California. Correspondent Luke Burbank talks with Underwood, who bought the 380-acre Cerro Gordo in 2018, and has featured it on his YouTube channel, "Ghost Town Living."

• Aug 22, 2021
• 05:56

New Zealand locks down over single new case of coronavirus

First domestic COVID case in months draws drastic action from a government determined to "get on top of it" as fast as it did the first time.

• Aug 17, 2021

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