Virus cases worldwide jump from 10 million to 15 million in less than a month
The United States was a major contributor to the spike, with nearly 4 million confirmed cases reported since the start of the pandemic. (Source: Health News: CBSNews.com)
Source: Health News: CBSNews.com - July 22, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Breaking down Trump's shift in tone about the coronavirus
CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss President Trump resuming regular coronavirus briefings and his statement that the outbreak will get worse before it gets better. Plus, he will talk about Mr. Trump's mixed messages on wearing masks and the debate on Capitol Hill about the next coronavirus spending bill. (Source: Health News: CBSNews.com)
Source: Health News: CBSNews.com - July 22, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
In change of tone, Trump says pandemic will likely get worse before it gets better
In a dramatic shift in tone, President Trump now says the coronavirus pandemic is likely to get worse before it gets better. He is encouraging Americans to wear masks and says he's open to more funding for testing. Ben Tracy reports on the president's first COVID-19 briefing in months. (Source: Health News: CBSNews.com)
Source: Health News: CBSNews.com - July 22, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Virus infection rate could be up to 13 times higher than thought
"It really means that those people continue to go out in the community and circulate the virus unknowingly," Dr. Neeta Ogden explained. (Source: Health News: CBSNews.com)
Source: Health News: CBSNews.com - July 22, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
CDC warns coronavirus infections are much more widespread
New data from the CDC warns that coronavirus infections are likely much higher than reported in parts of the U.S. Dr. Neeta Ogden joins CBSN to discuss those findings, plus the latest recommendations for how long people who test positive should remain in isolation. (Source: Health News: CBSNews.com)
Source: Health News: CBSNews.com - July 22, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
164 nurses' shoes placed on the lawn of the Capitol
"Your heroes should not be dispensable. We're not expendable," the president of National Nurses United said. (Source: Health News: CBSNews.com)
Source: Health News: CBSNews.com - July 22, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
"Our hospitals look like war zones": Texas hit hard by the coronavirus
While cities like Dallas and Houston are seeing a decrease in positive cases and hospitalizations, virus-related deaths in the state are up 33% over the last 10 days. (Source: Health News: CBSNews.com)
Source: Health News: CBSNews.com - July 22, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Shortage of key COVID drug remdesivir fuels illegal trade in India
The U.S. government's deal to buy up most of the world's remdesivir has left many countries short, forcing families to pay up to 10 times the market price, if they can. (Source: Health News: CBSNews.com)
Source: Health News: CBSNews.com - July 22, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Grim virus death toll projected in Sweden after lax approach
In the worst scenario, where COVID-19 was expected to follow a traditional pandemic trajectory, over 4,400 more deaths related to the virus could follow. (Source: Health News: CBSNews.com)
Source: Health News: CBSNews.com - July 22, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
School districts go virtual as some officials say classrooms should open
Vice President Mike Pence is urging classrooms to open to students as the beginning of the school year approaches, even as some experts say it could put students and teachers at risk of getting the coronavirus. David Begnaud reports. (Source: Health News: CBSNews.com)
Source: Health News: CBSNews.com - July 22, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Biden unveils $775 billion plan for child care, elder care and care for people with disabilities
Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden on Tuesday unveiled a $775 billion plan to expand care for children, the elderly and people with disabilities, and create 3 million new jobs. The proposal comes as the former vice president continues to weigh potential running mates, including four Black women. Ed O'Keefe reports. (Source: Health News: CBSNews.com)
Source: Health News: CBSNews.com - July 22, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Eye Opener: Trump warns Americans of coronavirus pandemic's severity
President Trump warned the coronavirus will get worse before it gets better, and encouraged Americans to wear a mask as he resumed speaking at White House coronavirus briefings. Also, the Trump administration plans to send federal troops into Chicago after the actions of federal forces in Portland sparked nationwide outrage. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. (Source: Health News: CBSNews.com)
Source: Health News: CBSNews.com - July 22, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
"Our hospitals look like war zones": Texas hit hard by the coronavirus
While cities like Dallas and Houston are seeing a decrease in positive cases and hospitalizations, virus-related deaths in the state are up 33% over the last 10 days. (Source: Health News: CBSNews.com)
Source: Health News: CBSNews.com - July 22, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Air conditioning units could spread COVID-19, research suggests
When the pandemic began, some hoped that the coronavirus would weaken in the summer heat. But cases have skyrocketed in the hottest parts of the country. Mounting evidence suggests that air conditioning may be partly to blame. Adrianna Diaz takes a look. (Source: Health News: CBSNews.com)
Source: Health News: CBSNews.com - July 22, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Researchers make strides toward coronavirus vaccine
Researchers at the University of Oxford said Monday that a candidate vaccine for the coronavirus had positive clinical trial results. Dr. Bob Lahita joined CBSN to discuss. (Source: Health News: CBSNews.com)
Source: Health News: CBSNews.com - July 22, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
