Some hospitals are banning spouses, partners and other guests from being inside delivery and postpartum rooms because of the coronavirus crisis. More than 300,000 people have signed a petition against this precaution. A number of pregnant women are now re-thinking their delivery plan. Nikki Battiste speaks to one expecting mother about how she is reacting to the news and what it means for her pregnancy.
This comes after spring-breakers in Florida were criticized for ignoring social distancing guidelines and packing beaches.
One doctor said she's seen medical staff wearing plastic page protectors and "Halloween costumes" to cover their faces.
Award-winning actor Kevin Bacon created the social media campaign "I Stay Home For" to encourage social distancing as the country works to slow the spread of the coronavirus. Celebrities like Ellen Degeneres, Demi Lovato and Elton John have all joined the effort. Kevin Bacon joins "CBS This Morning" to talk about why he started the campaign and how his own social distancing is going.
"If I get corona, I get corona," one partier said in Miami. "At the end of the day, I'm not going to let it stop me from partying."
The $2 trillion legislation is the largest stimulus package in American history.
Gayle King, Anthony Mason, Tony Dokoupil and more share their picks for the best ways to entertain yourself while you're at home.
"This disease needs not to be taken lightly," Towns said. "Please protect your families, your loved ones, your friends, yourself."
The sweeping package would provide help for workers, businesses and a health care system pushed to the brink by the coronavirus.
As more coronavirus cases are reported in the U.S., doctors are hoping stories of recovery could help them learn more about how to treat the disease. Dr. David Agus joins "CBS This Morning" to explain what the road to recovery looks like and how doctors can use that information to help future cases.
Queen Elizabeth II's eldest son was diagnosed with coronavirus after being tested on Monday. Prince Charles' office announced the senior royal was only experiencing mild symptoms, and was not bedridden while he was self-isolating with the Duchess of Cornwall on their royal estate in Scotland. The prince's spokesperson said it was not possible to know how he caught the virus, though his last public engagements were two weeks prior. Roxana Saberi reports on the new development.
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Clay Bentley, who spent 12 days in a Georgia hospital, said faith was key to his recovery.
As the coronavirus death toll rises, so is the number of recovery stories. David Begnaud speaks to people who say they experienced debilitating symptoms but, thanks to their support systems, the care of medical staff and in some cases, faith, they pulled through.
New York health officials say they're in a race against time as coronavirus cases skyrocket in New York City, the country's pandemic epicenter. The state has 53,000 hospital beds, but expects to need 140,000 when the virus peaks. In Seattle, a soccer field is being converted into a makeshift hospital to help with basic care as Washington state hospitals prioritize COVID-19 patients. Jonathan Vigliotti reports on how cities around the country are preparing for the onslaught of cases.
Doctors and nurses are being called out of retirement to help colleagues who report being understaffed and underprepared to deal with the worst of the coronavirus pandemic. Dr. Tara Narula speaks to Michele Pedicone, a respiratory therapist teaching at Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, who is now returning to her practice to aid the coronavirus effort.
New York City's hospitals have become the war-zone-like epicenter of the nation's coronavirus crisis.
As the coronavirus pandemic worsens, emergency room staff say they will soon run out of supplies. Hospitals around the country plead for more ventilators as nurses and doctors find significant shortages in protective gear such as masks and gloves. Reena Ninan speaks to Dr. Gillian Schmitz, vice president of the American College of Emergency Physicians, who said some health care workers have resorted to wearing ski goggles and "Halloween costumes" on their faces.
The country has seen a spike in coronavirus cases as states scramble to ready hospitals for the oncoming wave of patients. Dr. Jon LaPook attributed the exponential increase to the U.S.'s delay in testing, adding that the country needs to get to a point at which increasing numbers reflect 24-hour changes rather than days-long windows. He joins "CBS This Morning" to break down why U.S. cases are piling up so quickly.
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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.
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.
Vice President Mike Pence announced that 4,000 ventilators will be shipped to New York, as New York City remains the country's coronavirus epicenter. In California, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti warned his residents that New York could be a preview of what's to come. David Begnaud takes a look at how the pandemic is being handled across the U.S.
The White House and Senate leaders of both parties have agreed on a sweeping $2 trillion financial relief package to help American workers, businesses and the severely strained health care system survive the virus outbreak.
President Trump said he's hoping for packed Easter services in just over two weeks, even as health officials warn the coronavirus pandemic will continue to worsen in the U.S. Mr. Trump's comments came just hours after New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said his state could see coronavirus infections hit a peak in two to three weeks. Paula Reid reports on the fallout from the president's aggressive timeline.