On this day five years ago, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic, shutting down daily life, crippling the economy and reshaping public health. More than 1.1 million Americans died by the time the WHO said it was…

Nearly 40 U.S. states are reporting “high” COVID activity levels, according to the CDC. Emergency room visits are at their highest for the coronavirus since February. Dr. Celine Gounder, a CBS News medical contributor, discusses the surge in cases. Each…