Growing fears over new variants discovered in U.S.
As new coronavirus cases are on the downward trend, leading public health experts are warning about new variants in the U.S. Carter Evans reports.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Epidemiologist on CDC school guidelines, vaccine
Michael Osterholm, director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, discusses the CDC's new school guidelines, the potential dangers of new COVID-19 variant strains, and vaccines.
CDC releases guidelines on reopening schools
New CDC guidelines outline a number of recommended safety measures to allow schools to reopen safely for in-person learning. However, they are not federally mandated, leaving school districts to make their own decisions. The director of global health in emergency medicine at Columbia University Medical Center, Dr. Craig Spencer, joins CBSN to break down the measures.
CDC chief: U.K. variant could be "dominant strain" by March
Dr. Rochelle Walensky, the new director of the CDC, says about 4% of COVID-19 cases are caused by B.1.1.7, the coronavirus variant first detected in the U.K.
CDC director says U.K. variant could be "dominant strain" in U.S. by March
There are more than 1,000 cases of the U.K. variant in 39 states, Walensky said.
Transcript: Rochelle Walensky on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky that aired February 14, 2021, on "Face the Nation."
CDC outlines plan for students to return
The CDC issued new guidelines for students to return to school as infections nationwide hold steady. However, many are still concerned about the risks of returning to classrooms and the lagging vaccination campaign. Danya Bacchus reports.
CDC roadmap for reopening schools
With the nation's daily coronavirus case count down and with more vaccines secured, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is looking toward a step-by-step process to reopening schools. They have unveiled a new roadmap showing how it can be done. Michael George reports.
CDC releases guidance for reopening schools
The CDC has released its long-awaited guidelines for safely reopening schools. It includes several mitigation strategies and does not suggest vaccinating teachers as a pre-condition. Dr. Leo Nissola, a physician and immunotherapy scientist, joined CBSN with more on the recommendations.
CDC issues national strategy on school reopenings
The Centers for Disease Control issued a color-coded guide for gradual school reopenings as the pandemic recedes. Meg Oliver has more.
New school reopening guidance based on community transmission rates
CDC director says guidance is "free from political meddling."
Biden's plan on vaccines, school reopenings
CBS News has obtained a draft copy of the CDC's new guidance on reopening schools amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes spoke with Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers on CBSN about the plan, plus how President Biden is purchasing more vaccines, his upcoming meeting with mayors and governors on COVID relief, and the president's latest comments on the impeachment trial.
CDC to release school reopening guidelines
The Biden administration is expected to release new CDC guidelines for reopening schools today. CBS News has obtained a draft summary of the recommendations. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins "CBSN AM" to explain what they include.
CDC to roll out guidelines on schools
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is expected to roll out guidelines today for reopening schools for grades K-12. According to a draft internal summary obtained by CBS News, the agency is considering recommending schools reopen in phases based on rates of community transmission. Nancy Cordes reports.
CDC recommends double masks to protect against COVID-19
New guidance from the CDC advises wearing well-fitting, multilayer cloth face masks or layering a cloth mask over a disposable mask.
Dr. Ashish Jha on new CDC face mask guidance
Dean of Brown University's School of Public Health Dr. Ashish Jha, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the new CDC double face mask guidance as concerns grow that highly contagious variants of the coronavirus are spreading rapidly across the country.
Most people are getting their second COVID shots on time, CDC says
The data points to success following the two dose schedule outlined by Pfizer and Moderna.
CDC director on new guidelines for masks
New research from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows a well-fitting mask can offer significant protection against COVID-19, and there are new guidelines on the potential benefits of wearing two masks. CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky said, "The bottom line is this: Masks work, and they work best when they have a good fit and are worn correctly." Watch her remarks.
COVID cases and hospitalizations decline in U.S.
The fight against the coronavirus is gaining momentum in the U.S. as hospitalizations and infections continue to fall. As CBS News' Meg Oliver reports, health experts warn the U.S. not out of the woods yet as variants emerge and the Super Bowl threatens to be the next super-spreader event. Dr. Dara Kass, an ER doctor and medical contributor for Yahoo News, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano with the latest developments on the pandemic.
COVID-19 variants spreading rapidly in U.S.
More contagious COVID-19 variants are spreading rapidly in the U.S. and a new study by the CDC finds the strain first found in the U.K. will become dominant here by March. Dr. Ron Elfenbein joins CBSN to discuss that plus President Biden's recent comments on the pandemic made in an exclusive interview with CBS News' Norah O'Donnell.
12/1: Red and Blue
AG Barr: No evidence of widespread voter fraud; Rallying voters for Georgia's Senate runoffs
Oxford: Vaccine could curb not only illness, but spread of COVID-19
Oxford/AstraZeneca trial data is first to suggest a vaccine prevents asymptomatic infection, which the U.K.'s leader calls an "absolutely superb" development.
U.S. won't expel unaccompanied migrant children, White House says
President Biden ordered his administration to review a CDC order that allows U.S. border officials to swiftly expel migrants without a court hearing.
U.S. closing in on 50 million vaccine doses — who's getting them?
The CDC has released its first comprehensive look at the state of the nationwide vaccine campaign so far.
Lack of vaccine data on pregnant women fuels worry
Pregnant women face the difficult decision about whether to get the coronavirus vaccine. The Centers for Disease Control said pregnant women are at increased risk from COVID-19, but they were excluded from initial vaccine trials. Mireya Villarreal reports for CBS News' series Women and the Pandemic.
Charlie Kirk shooting suspect in custody after manhunt, officials announce
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk died Wednesday after he was shot at an event at Utah Valley University. Officials say a suspect is now in custody.
Suspect arrested in Charlie Kirk killing confessed to father, officials say
A person has been arrested in connection with the shooting that killed conservative activist Charlie Kirk, sources said.
ICE agent shoots, kills man in Chicago suburb; agent also injured
An ICE agent shot and killed a man in Franklin Park, Illinois, Friday morning after authorities say he attempted to drive into agents as they tried to make an arrest.
Erika Kirk speaks out for first time since Charlie Kirk shooting
Erika Kirk, the widow of Charlie Kirk, speaks out for the first time since her husband's death on Wednesday.
Secret Service puts agent on leave who wrote negative post about Charlie Kirk
A U.S. Secret Service agent who wrote a negative social media post about Charlie Kirk has been put on leave, U.S. officials said Friday.
AI fuels false claims after Charlie Kirk's death, analysis reveals
X's AI chatbot Grok, the AI-search engine Perplexity and Google's AI summaries all provided false information in the aftermath of Charlie Kirk's assassination.
Charlie Kirk shooting suspect is in custody. Here's what we know.
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed on Wednesday while speaking an event at Utah Valley University.
Missouri lawmakers pass GOP redistricting plan backed by Trump
Missouri is the third state to seek to redraw its congressional maps ahead of next year's midterms.
Uber denies rides to passengers with disabilities, Justice Department says
The Justice Department filed a $125 million lawsuit against Uber, alleging the company discriminates against disabled passengers.