South Africa now has over 1,100 confirmed cases of coronavirus and has reported its first death. More than 56 million South Africans are now dealing with a new reality, the challenge of a three-week lockdown during which many people may not have easy access to water and decent sanitation. Debora Patta reports from Johannesburg, where some in a nearby town appear to be disregarding the strict precautions.
After overwhelming bipartisan support in Congress, President Trump signed the largest economic aid package in history into law on Friday. This package is aimed at easing the burden on workers and businesses suffering from the pandemic. Nicole Killion reports from the White House.
A cruise ship called the Zaandam sits stranded at sea with at least two people on board testing positive for the coronavirus, and nearly 140 reporting flu-like symptoms. Around the world, nearly 28,000 people have died from the coronavirus. Spain has the world’s second highest death toll behind Italy with nearly 5,000 reported. Roxana Saberi explains how the virus is taking hold outside of the U.S.
Margaret Glaspy was born in Red Bluff, California and began playing guitar at the age of 15. Soon after heading east for music school, she began performing in clubs in Boston and New York. After a warm reception from fans and critics for her 2016 debut album, Glassy released her newest collection on Friday, titled “Devotion.” She joined “CBS This Morning: Saturday” from the Bridge Studio in Brooklyn to perform “Stay With Me”
The CARES Act, signed into law on Friday, is the largest economic stimulus package in history. The bill allocates $2.2 trillion to people and businesses negatively impacted by the coronavirus’ effects on the economy. Jill Schlesinger joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to explain if and how the stimulus will affect you.
Japan is turning to new containment measures after witnessing a surge of new infections. There are now more than 2,000 confirmed cases of the coronavirus, 60 of which were confirmed overnight on Friday. The city is rolling out a stay-at-home order in an effort to limit person-to-person contact. Ramy Incocencio reports from the country's capital, Tokyo.
Italy's death toll from the coronavirus pandemic has topped 9,100, making it the deadliest outbreak of the disease on Earth. Just like hospitals in the United States, doctors and nurses are clamoring to save lives with a minimal amount of resources. Christopher Livsay was given rare access to an ICU unit in Northern Italy and spoke to doctors there.
The effects of the coronavirus pandemic can be felt across the country as the nation’s reported cases exceeds 100,000, forcing some governors to turn to the military for help. A Navy hospital ship named “Mercy” anchored in the San Pedro, California harbor as backup in case Los Angeles-areas hospitals fill up. In New York, the military is converting an NYC convention center into a 1,200-bed emergency hospital. Tom Hanson reports on how the virus is taking hold there and elsewhere within the country.
The Rev. Joseph E. Lowery fought to end segregation and lived to see the election of the country's first black president.
President Trump signs $2 trillion COVID-19 emergency bill; Steve Hartman on the different kinds of heroes
The dean invited students to "dance along," if they would like.
President Trump said Friday during the Coronavirus Task Force briefing that what he wants from governors is for them to be "appreciative," singling out governors who have criticized the federal government's response, particularly when it comes to the procurement of medical equipment like ventilators. Watch his remarks.
Coronavirus has shut down Disney theme parks and Universal Studios — but some of the most popular rides are now available from home.
It's a quick fix Dr. Franceso Minardi likens to wartime triage.
Lizzie Borden was accused of killing her father and stepmother after police found bloody cloths in the basement of their home
SpaceX's Dragon XL cargo ships will support NASA's Artemis moonwalkers and allow extended research.
June 2 has officially become the second-biggest day for allocating delegates of the entire 2020 Democratic primary cycle, behind March 3.
People who've recovered from the coronavirus have antibodies against it in their blood, which could provide a "stopgap" until there's a vaccine or cure.
There will be two rounds of severe weather. The second, later Saturday, will be the most significant.
CBS News' Steve Hartman is teaching thousands of kids online about different kinds of heroes. He also asked them to thank their hero, prompting many to reach out to pharmacists and truck drivers.
Experts see a number of possible reasons why Germany has fared better than Italy in the pandemic so far.
Doctors are hopeful that a treatment or coronavirus may already exist -- in the blood of patients who were once infected. Blood plasma from those who have recovered can be a rich source of antibodies, the proteins that help the immune system attack the virus. Dr. Jonathan LaPook reports.
She lost a son. She saw jobs vanish. Who will she support in 2020?
The House passed the $2 trillion coronavirus bill on Friday with bipartisan support, following a unanimous vote in the Senate. Hours later, President Trump signed it into law. Paula Reid reports.
With ventilators running low, a desperate hospital in northern Italy has a new idea: modified scuba masks. Chris Livesay reports.