Tokyo Olympics officially postponed until 2021
The Tokyo Olympics have been officially postponed until 2021.
Man dies after taking drug touted by Trump as virus treatment
A Phoenix-area man has died and his wife was in critical condition after the couple took chloroquine phosphate, CBS affiliate KPHO reported. The additive used to clean fish tanks that is also found in an anti-malaria medication that's been touted…
Texas pol bashed over comments on grandparents dying, virus, economy
Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick is facing a backlash after saying he'd be willing to die to restart the American economy amid the coronavirus pandemic — and he thinks other grandparents would, as well. Patrick said on Fox News Monday night…
Shortage of possible coronavirus treatment puts others at risk
Los Angeles — There has been a rush on medications that many hope can treat coronavirus. That means those drugs are now in short supply. Patients who count on them to treat other conditions may not have access. Struggling to…
U.S. postpones "Remain in Mexico" hearings due to coronavirus
Citing the global response to the coronavirus pandemic, the Trump administration on Monday moved to postpone all court hearings for the thousands of asylum-seekers it has returned to Mexico. The Justice Department said hearings for migrants in the so-called "Remain…
Other retailers closing during pandemic — not Hobby Lobby
As major U.S. retailers temporarily shut their doors to help contain the coronavirus, Hobby Lobby is assuring consumers that it's safe to keep shopping. The arts-and-crafts chain is keeping stores open in states that have yet to order non-essential businesses to close. On…
Trump says U.S. "was not built to be shut down," as coronavirus hurts economy
President Trump signaled that he wants the economy to be back in full swing as quickly as possible, telling the public during a Coronavirus Task Force briefing that his administration will reevaluate the 15-day guidelines the White House issued last…
Gilead suspends access to experimental coronavirus drug
Biotechnology company Gilead Sciences is halting emergency access to its experimental coronavirus drug, citing "overwhelming demand." The coronavirus outbreak has caused such a surge in requests for the drug, called remdesivir, that they have "flooded an emergency treatment access system…
Texas becomes latest state to halt abortion services amid outbreak
The Texas Attorney General's office just ordered all clinics that provide abortion to immediately stop providing the procedure in order to comply with the state's temporary suspension of surgeries that are not deemed "medically necessary," according to a statement from…
When are your taxes due in 2020? The IRS extension explained
Internal REvue The IRS says individuals and businesses can delay filing and paying federal tax bills for 90 days, to July 15 from April 15, as part of an emergency relief plan amid the coronavirus pandemic. Here's a breakdown of…
3 workers at facilities housing migrant kids in U.S. custody test positive for coronavirus
Three staff members at facilities that care for unaccompanied migrant children in U.S. custody, as well as one foster parent, have now tested positive for the coronavirus, federal officials said Monday. The three staff members work at two different facilities…
Justice Dept. asks Congress for expansion of judicial powers
Washington — The Justice Department has submitted to Congress legislative recommendations addressing how court cases should proceed as the nation grapples with the coronavirus pandemic that has brought daily life in the United States to a halt. The proposals were…
Astronaut who spent 665 days in space has advice on isolation
Retired NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson, who spent 665 days on the International Space Station, advised people feeling isolated while staying home during the coronavirus pandemic to remember the "bigger purpose" everyone shares. By social distancing and quarantining, people are "saving…
NYC convention center becoming coronavirus hospital
Conversion of the main showroom floor of the Javits Center in Manhattan is expected to begin this week, turning the 1.8 million square feet of convention space into New York City's first field hospital to respond to the coronavirus crisis, CBS New…
Loss of taste or smell could mean you have coronavirus
NBA star Rudy Gobert says he's lost his sense his smell and taste over the last few days after testing positive for coronavirus less than two weeks ago. Gobert wondered publicly about his symptoms, which a British medical group says have also…
Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar's husband has coronavirus
Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar disclosed that her husband, John Bessler, tested positive for coronavirus, according to results received early Monday morning. "He is exhausted and sick but a very strong and resilient person," she wrote in a post on Medium,…
Surgeon General: "Things are going to get worse before they get better"
Doctors and nurses confronting the expanding coronavirus pandemic say getting basic protective equipment, such as masks and gowns, and life-saving equipment, such as ventilators, remains a big concern. By Monday there were more than 35,000 reported cases of COVID-19 in…
Joe Biden adapts to telecampaign realities and upgrades home studio
As many Americans moved to tele-working and began connecting with family, friends and coworkers more regularly over online video conferencing software, Joe Biden has so far only used these platforms once to address the increasingly anxious public. But over the…
Lupus patients struggle to get vital drug after Trump comments
One of the drugs President Trump has touted as a potential "game changer" to treat COVID-19 is a vital medication for patients with lupus. However, the drug — hydroxychloroquine — has not been clinically tested or approved to treat coronavirus, and…
Coronavirus updates: Global death toll tops 13,000
The number of deaths caused by the coronavirus worldwide reached at least 13,049, including 340 in the U.S. and 4,825 in Italy, where the devastating virus has brought the country to its knees. Italy hit a grim milestone Saturday by recording…
38 test positive for coronavirus in New York City jails
At least 38 people have tested positive for coronavirus inside New York City jails, officials said, signaling the largest outbreak in American jails since the outbreak began. For weeks, activists and health officials have feared the virus would spread rapidly…
Rand Paul is 1st senator to report positive test for virus
Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul says he has tested positive for COVID-19, the disease caused by coronavirus.
Google launches highly-anticipated coronavirus website
After a week of speculation, Google announced Saturday morning the launch of an educational website on coronavirus in the United States. The site focuses on education, prevention and local resources surrounding the pandemic. In a blog post, Google said it worked…
How to donate personal protective equipment
As the number of coronavirus cases in the United States exponentially increased this week, health care workers sounded the alarm about shortages of personal protective equipment (PPE). Around the country, hospitals and medical centers are facing shortages of N95 masks,…