The number of coronavirus cases in Texas doubled in recent weeks and several major cities warn they are quickly running out of hospital beds. Governor Greg Abbott finally issued a mandate for all residents to wear a mask. Politico reporter Renuka Rayasam joined CBSN to explain the spike in numbers and the pressure to keep Texas open. Source

CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joined “CBS This Morning” with last-minute advice on filling your 2019 taxes. Source

Hundreds of scientists have urged the agency​ and other public health organizations to amend their guidelines to reflect the risk that the coronavirus can be airborne. Source

The president has downplayed the virus’ severity, often appeared in public to shake hands with supporters and mingle with crowds. Source

A nurse who fell ill with COVID-19 warns it could happen to anyone. Source

Foreign students in the U.S. planning to attend schools that will only offer online classes in the fall will need to transfer, depart the country or face potential deportation. Source

Mireya Villarreal reports on how ice cream is helping build a sense of community and normalcy in the midst of a pandemic. Behind the wheel of a cow-painted ice cream bus is a woman with a passion for bomb pops, orange push-ups and ice cream sandwiches. Source

As coronavirus cases continue to rise in the U.S., mathematician and epidemiologist Adam Kucharski explores how outbreaks of all kinds spread in his new book “The Rules Of Contagion.” Kucharski joins “CBS This Morning” to explain the factors that drive outbreaks, from infections to fake news. Source

The funding for the coronavirus vaccine candidate being developed by Novavax comes as part of Operation Warp Speed. Source

CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins “CBS This Morning” with advice for last-minute tax filers. Source