https://www.cbsnews.com/ Health From CBSNews.com Wed, 29 Jul 2020 11:46:01 -0400 5 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/president-trump-defends-video-making-false-claims-about-the-coronavirus/ A video retweeted by President Trump, which made false claims about the coronavirus, was deleted from Facebook, Twitter and YouTube Tuesday. Paula Reid reports. Wed, 29 Jul 2020 11:29:54 -0400 efe3c63a-b22c-4c27-82d5-1695b27f6d8e https://www.cbsnews.com/video/trumps-national-security-adviser-tests-positive-for-covid-19/ President Trump's national security adviser Robert O’Brien is in quarantine after testing positive for the coronavirus. This comes as Mr. Trump touts progress in the race for a vaccine during a trip to battleground state North Carolina. Ben Tracy reports. Wed, 29 Jul 2020 11:29:40 -0400 7d7255f9-a6e4-4bfe-ac78-9e8fe0b5471f https://www.cbsnews.com/video/moderna-coronavirus-vaccine-begins-phase-3-trial-with-30000-participants/ The Moderna vaccine phase three trial is underway with 30,000 people taking part. Half will receive the vaccine and the rest will get a placebo. Meg Oliver has the details. Wed, 29 Jul 2020 11:29:40 -0400 832fabcf-8467-46a6-aedc-fd816638f32a https://www.cbsnews.com/video/media-mogul-tyler-perry-on-camp-quarantine-production-and-helping-others/ Actor, director, writer and producer Tyler Perry joins "CBS This Morning" to give a behind-the-scenes look at the precautions in place to keep cast and crew members safe while filming at his studio amid the coronavirus outbreak. Tyler Perry Studios is one of the first studios in the country to resume production during the pandemic. Wed, 29 Jul 2020 10:40:31 -0400 2811c99d-8f68-4de2-8466-6df2bdcdadf9 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/white-house-press-secretary-discusses-the-presidents-controversial-comments-on-covid-19/ As U.S. COVID-19 deaths near 150,000, White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss President Trump's controversial comments on hydroxychloroquine, which has been deemed not effective by medical professionals, and his retweeting of a video that contains mixed messaging on masks. Wed, 29 Jul 2020 10:40:30 -0400 b7220290-8eb7-4796-892c-51cf289c747c https://www.cbsnews.com/news/coronavirus-red-zone-covid-outbreaks-rising-cases-21-states/ Cases continue to rise throughout the U.S. and attempted starts and restarts of professional sports are put in jeopardy. Wed, 29 Jul 2020 09:11:20 -0400 fe0a2636-0220-40f5-8d3e-bf52953fbbd1 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/eye-opener-trump-promotes-coronavirus-misinformation/ President Trump has been accused of spreading misinformation after promoting a video of doctors sharing false claims about the coronavirus that has since been removed by Twitter, Facebook and YouTube. Also, the CEOs of Alphabet, Apple, Facebook and Amazon will face a congressional panel in an antitrust hearing Wednesday. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Wed, 29 Jul 2020 08:12:40 -0400 527304f9-c151-4fad-899d-37ccb1f8d338 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/attorney-general-barr-defends-sending-federal-agents-to-protests-across-country/ Attorney General William Barr defended the administration's decision to send federal agents to protests in cities across the country. Democrats pushed back and questioned his motives in a heated hearing before the House Judiciary Committee. Nancy Cordes reports. Wed, 29 Jul 2020 08:04:21 -0400 b729d774-15fc-4668-8dbe-9ec783c62238 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/pennsylvania-health-secretary-rachel-levine-transphobic-attacks/ Dr. Rachel Levine addresses the constant stream of mockery and abuse directed toward her on social media and elsewhere. Wed, 29 Jul 2020 07:39:07 -0400 6ef15f2c-f73e-4de7-85a7-014a190d49aa https://www.cbsnews.com/news/covid-19-symptoms-six-types-coronavirus-disease-different/ The six categories are defined by different clusters of symptoms, and some patients in some groups are much more likely to need ventilators. Wed, 29 Jul 2020 06:38:38 -0400 ccee5dfc-3647-40e4-a6af-d045448667fe https://www.cbsnews.com/news/fda-toxic-hand-sanitizer-warning-methanol-87-brands-growing/ Disinfectant products include wood alcohol methanol, which can be poisonous if absorbed through the skin. Wed, 29 Jul 2020 06:33:34 -0400 59f16c61-d516-42d1-a6a9-e166e5dcda35 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/millions-face-homelessness-as-eviction-moratorium-ends/ The future is uncertain for more than 12 million households as a moratorium on evictions from federally-assisted properties expires. Adriana Diaz reports. Wed, 29 Jul 2020 01:52:31 -0400 32ced003-3d9b-48b9-9c81-fb4841906de5 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/national-institutes-of-health-director-on-coronavirus-trials-and-vaccine-development/ The National Institutes of Health is the nation's medical research agency and next week it will launch an unprecedented effort to help find a cure for COVID. NIH director Francis Collins joins "CBS Evening News" with more on "Operation Warp Speed," which aims to deliver 300 million doses of a coronavirus vaccine by January 2021. Wed, 29 Jul 2020 01:52:22 -0400 69e5c7be-03c1-43c7-8a07-f3cd94b26c81 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/fda-recalls-75-brands-of-hand-sanitizer/ The FDA warns 75 brands of hand sanitizer may be making people sick, or even causing death if ingested. Kris Van Cleave reports. Wed, 29 Jul 2020 01:52:22 -0400 7114c3df-cea8-4285-b449-64145dc50663 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/bill-gates-on-the-us-handling-of-the-covid-19-pandemic-and-vaccine-misinformation/ The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation focuses on public health and has committed more than $350 million for the development of vaccines, diagnostics and therapeutics in the fight against the coronavirus. Bill Gates joined "CBS Evening News" with more on the U.S.' pandemic response and the progress of finding a vaccine. Wed, 29 Jul 2020 01:52:15 -0400 ade22fbd-fc9f-4d28-8470-04ff3154c340 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/kim-kardashian-west-addresses-kanyes-mental-health/ Reality TV star Kim Kardashian West made a public plea for compassion on behalf of her husband Kanye West. This comes after a public outburst over the weekend at a presidential rally in South Carolina. Jericka Duncan reports. Wed, 29 Jul 2020 01:52:15 -0400 f81f2c2d-cdda-4801-aa36-b3bff6a901a7 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/biden-and-obama-team-up-to-take-aim-at-trumps-coronavirus-response/ Former Vice President Joe Biden and former President Barack Obama met face to face for the first time in months to release a campaign video. They take turns hitting President Trump over his response to the coronavirus pandemic. Ed O'Keefe reports. Wed, 29 Jul 2020 01:52:14 -0400 d00238b8-cf42-462c-896d-17dd88fdefc1 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/texas-judge-orders-county-shutdown-but-governor-says-its-unenforceable/ A judge in Texas issued a stay-at-home order in his county even though Governor Greg Abbott says it's not enforceable. This comes as cases climb to critical levels in that state and in California, where the coronavirus is disproportionately affecting the Latino communities. Mireya Villarreal reports. Wed, 29 Jul 2020 01:52:11 -0400 13d33983-f920-47b9-9b55-f6b4bdebe3b1 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/coronavirus-relief-bill-negotiations-continue-as-benefits-set-to-expire/ The federal jobless benefits Congress approved in April -- an extra $600 per person each week-- are about to expire as COVID-19 cases surge throughout the country. Details of a followup bill have yet to be worked out, but Congress did not meet on Saturday, and the president spent the afternoon golfing. Paula Reid reports. Tue, 28 Jul 2020 22:36:37 -0400 4c928c87-3bc3-439f-aa24-c42a4e09df53 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/trump-under-fire-for-promoting-false-covid-19-claims-on-twitter/ Twitter, Facebook and YouTube accused President Trump and his son, Donald Trump Jr., of peddling false information about the virus. Twitter is temporarily suspending Don Jr.'s account for sharing a video promoting hydroxychloroquine as a potential treatment for the coronavirus. Ben Tracy reports. Tue, 28 Jul 2020 21:23:11 -0400 37ccbe08-1226-471d-91e3-9241659f28ed https://www.cbsnews.com/news/mlb-covid-19-miami-marlins-washington-nationals-manager-dave-martinez/ As the number of infections reportedly hits 13, MLB commissioner says owners haven't yet considered canceling or suspending the season. Tue, 28 Jul 2020 21:05:00 -0400 78716fbd-e137-46b2-9179-cf3e278598c0 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/kim-kardashian-west-urges-compassion-for-kanye-over-mental-health-disorder/ Psychiatrist Dr. Sue Varma discusses bipolar disorder and mental health after Kim Kardashian West asks for compassion and empathy surrounding Kanye's bipolar diagnosis. Tue, 28 Jul 2020 20:05:11 -0400 084661c0-b70a-42a2-8797-5f16b5ddc0d3 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/philadelphia-students-to-begin-new-school-year-online-after-fierce-opposition/ School district officials are proposing students continue virtual learning at least through November instead of a hybrid in-class and virtual learning plan. Tue, 28 Jul 2020 17:45:00 -0400 33d68ef7-a1d5-4938-974a-d06fa2274df6 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/florida-reports-new-daily-record-of-coronavirus-deaths-2020-07-28/ The Florida Department of Health reported 186 new deaths due to COVID-19 on Tuesday. Tue, 28 Jul 2020 17:21:23 -0400 f86ba440-95ba-4d17-984b-f04185ebb6dc https://www.cbsnews.com/news/covid-vaccine-trial-phase-3-moderna-30000-volunteers/ Every month through fall, the government-funded COVID-19 Prevention Network will roll out a new study of a leading vaccine candidate — each with 30,000 new volunteers. Tue, 28 Jul 2020 13:20:55 -0400 f1859960-d251-4170-b502-a912a8830f74 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/covid-19-surges-in-several-states-leave-businesses-struggling/ As coronavirus outbreaks continue to pop up around the country, local leaders are again closing or limiting some business operations to slow the spread at the urging of health experts. But those rollbacks, paired with people's aversions to crowds and high-risk areas, are taking a toll on businesses. David Begnaud reports. Tue, 28 Jul 2020 11:27:15 -0400 96a048a1-de83-4986-aad9-bbe6986d9705 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/hospice-care-company-accused-of-pressuring-employees-to-make-in-person-sales-calls-amid-pandemic/ A proposed class action lawsuit against the nation's largest hospice care provider is raising questions about who exactly is considered "essential" during the pandemic. The suit claims sales employees at VITAS Healthcare were encouraged to make in-person sales calls to medical facilities, even with strict no-visitor policies. It also claims the sales employees were not an "essential" part of the company's services, and that they were encouraged to practice behavior that put lives at risk in search of boosting profits during the pandemic. Anna Werner reports. Tue, 28 Jul 2020 11:18:02 -0400 3c117943-0288-4a90-8f73-3333cb85a6aa https://www.cbsnews.com/video/time-for-a-will-important-estate-planning-decisions-to-consider-during-the-pandemic/ The pandemic is putting estate planning into focus. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger explains on "CBS This Morning" why having a will, health care proxy and power of attorney documents are so important right now. Tue, 28 Jul 2020 09:56:38 -0400 2c27bb59-b94d-45fc-9244-55803ec8c926 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/new-beginning-for-artist-struggling-amid-covid-19/ Artist Ralph Serrano was unable to find work when the coronavirus pandemic spread through New York City. Serrano decided to move back to Puerto Rico, having to leave much of his art behind. Discovered among the trash, his paintings found new homes and Ralph found new hope in his career. Anthony Mason reports Tue, 28 Jul 2020 09:56:37 -0400 f51dc650-3db3-4964-99a4-7d0eb778bf4c https://www.cbsnews.com/live-updates/coronavirus-disease-answers-frequently-asked-questions/ Here are answers to some of your questions about COVID-19 as the U.S. sees a spike in new cases. Tue, 28 Jul 2020 09:03:37 -0400 387dcd35-a356-41d0-968c-d74c8ec4b2af https://www.cbsnews.com/news/coronavirus-100-federal-prison-inmates-covid-deaths/ Among the dead are fathers and mothers, daughters and sons and brothers and sisters — none of whom were sentenced to death. Tue, 28 Jul 2020 08:13:09 -0400 f81641fe-b812-4585-8a9f-86bf0bdfd51c https://www.cbsnews.com/video/stage-3-clinical-trials-on-covid-19-vaccines-could-see-results-before-end-of-the-year/ Moderna and Pfizer are the first companies to enter Phase 3 clinical testing on a COVID-19 vaccine in the U.S. Each company plans to blind test 30,000 volunteers in hopes of having results and possibly effective vaccines by the end of the year. Meg Oliver reports. Tue, 28 Jul 2020 08:10:59 -0400 2a0bc289-4c00-4ade-80ea-8d7de5ffbc21 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/toxic-hand-sanitizer-fda-warning-growing-list-brands/ Mexican company warns of methanol in four brands sold by Walmart and Target; FDA alert involves nearly 80 products. Tue, 28 Jul 2020 06:43:43 -0400 c82c2498-d8e6-4777-904c-61a5c782deae https://www.cbsnews.com/news/tennessee-governor-rejects-coronavirus-task-force-advice-to-close-bars-mandate-masks-at-covid-inflection-point/ Coronavirus task force leader Deborah Birx warned the state is at an "inflection point" and urged the governor to close bars and mandate face masks. Tue, 28 Jul 2020 04:53:14 -0400 0e2fc6cc-75fd-4d18-8be9-227816f8509b https://www.cbsnews.com/news/coronavirus-40-infected-warrior-creek-missionary-baptist-church-alabama/ "The whole church has got it, just about," said pastor Daryl Ross of Warrior Creek Missionary Baptist Church. Mon, 27 Jul 2020 20:20:00 -0400 7654c1dd-b50f-492b-862f-c6d0456531dc https://www.cbsnews.com/news/google-employees-work-from-home-summer-2021/ Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai said to make the move with working parents, whose kids' schedules are uncertain, in mind. Mon, 27 Jul 2020 20:18:00 -0400 91697c0d-98a1-4bcd-ae1c-c05a65e2fff2 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/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. Mon, 27 Jul 2020 20:11:42 -0400 f2529bd1-8ffb-4750-8879-7355cb0bfd6e https://www.cbsnews.com/video/early-stage-human-trial-data-shows-oxford-covid-19-vaccine-provides-antibodies-and-killer-t-cells/ The COVID-19 vaccine being developed by researchers at the University of Oxford is considered one of the leading in the world, and researchers announced promising results of its first human trials. Charlie D'Agata reports on the vaccine that could provide a one-two punch against COVID-19. Mon, 27 Jul 2020 20:11:38 -0400 135a321c-860d-4d66-83ec-b13b27053025 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/coronavirus-vaccine-trial-shows-promising-results-but-hurdles-remain/ The latest COVID-19 vaccine results show a strong immune response. Dr. Jon LaPook explains the next hurdles in the race to a vaccine. Mon, 27 Jul 2020 20:11:38 -0400 893b75d6-f6bf-41c3-a160-7506810a6db2 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/coronavirus-miami-marlins-covid-outbreak-cancel-home-opener/ The Marlins postponed their flight home Sunday night after their series finale against the Phillies. Mon, 27 Jul 2020 20:05:00 -0400 2875cbed-e6e5-49f4-a020-b39269d39be4 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/oxford-vaccine-prompts-protective-immune-response-in-human-trials/ There are promising results on three different coronavirus vaccines, including the leading candidate from the U.K.'s Oxford University. Trials show it provides two kinds of protection against COVID-19. Charlie D'Agata has the latest. Mon, 27 Jul 2020 19:26:27 -0400 62ede394-ccca-4d91-b815-2a94cea3fe01 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/mask-mandates-continue-to-spark-outrage-covid19-vaccine-trials-ramp-up-2020-07-27/ While Planet Fitness joined the number of companies now requiring face coverings, nationwide the controversy won't go away. Mon, 27 Jul 2020 18:52:40 -0400 6e6cd2b2-2e11-4bcf-8716-8d4e3c6aa041 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/coronavirus-walmart-workers-bonus-thanksgiving-off/ Retail giant says it will spend $428 million in new round of worker bonuses, citing "trying year" for its employees. Mon, 27 Jul 2020 15:46:57 -0400 297edac9-e48f-4a18-a2d8-168fff98aa32 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/world-health-organization-borders-shut-covid-19-not-sustainable-coronavirus/ Sealed borders "not necessarily a sustainable strategy for the world's economy, for the world's poor, or for anybody else," top WHO official says. Mon, 27 Jul 2020 12:20:53 -0400 e15006bc-7f2c-4efb-8849-66773578bcf4 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/concerns-over-federal-testing-response-mount-as-covid-19-cases-climb/ The White House Coronavirus Task Force's coronavirus testing czar acknowledged that test results are still taking too long but said the U.S. has enough testing capacity. State leaders and some health experts warn that the testing system is still not robust enough to handle the coronavirus outbreak. David Begnaud reports. Mon, 27 Jul 2020 10:30:17 -0400 46d28b58-7c73-4fbf-8bdc-524f888eb168 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/coronavirus-clusters-mire-europe-summer-travel-plans-uk-spain-quarantine/ Britain quashes plans of airlines and holidaymakers with renewed quarantine order for Spain, as cross-border travel fuels infections in Asia. Mon, 27 Jul 2020 07:19:14 -0400 883477c4-2d58-4c59-98b5-1c7216a71691 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/covid-19-puts-critical-medical-transplants-on-hold/ For months, people have had to put critical medical procedures on hold during the pandemic, including transplants. With no end in sight to the crisis, the wait grows longer. Nikole Killion reports. Sun, 26 Jul 2020 19:12:07 -0400 e44b96ca-d0e4-4884-817d-c4a7a88fa432 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/global-coronavirus-cases-top-16-million-amid-debate-over-new-stimulus-plan/ President Trump has returned to Washington after spending the weekend at his New Jersey golf club. This comes as his top advisers on Capitol Hill continue to work on federal jobless benefits that Congress passed in April that are set to expire. Paula Reid reports. Sun, 26 Jul 2020 18:42:02 -0400 a0c47f3b-8e6d-47a5-bed9-347481d48280 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/floridians-sue-over-mask-mandate-as-covid-19-cases-surge/ For the fifth straight day, more than a thousand people died in the U.S. due to the coronavirus pandemic. And there seems to be no end in sight. Lilia Luciano reports. Sun, 26 Jul 2020 18:29:19 -0400 6fda898e-5e16-4103-a337-aef818abc1a7 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/florida-surpasses-new-york-in-confirmed-covid-19-cases/ With over 414,000 coronavirus cases, Florida trails only California in total cases in the U.S. Sun, 26 Jul 2020 16:21:01 -0400 de76d8f6-c804-4ff4-a711-90104da05082