CDC issues mask mandate for planes, public transportation starting next week
The CDC says it reserves the right to enforce the order through criminal penalties but "encourages and anticipates widespread voluntary compliance."
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CDC issues mask requirement for all public transportation
The CDC has issued an order requiring travelers to wear masks while using public transportation in the U.S. The announcement follows President Biden's executive order for all government agencies to follow mask guidelines set by the CDC. University of Iowa professor of microbiology and immunology Dr. Stanley Perlman joined CBSN to explain how the mandate could slow the spread of COVID-19.
Are two face masks better than one?
New and more contagious COVID variants are spreading across the U.S., prompting reminders about the importance of wearing face masks. Some health experts are even encouraging people to wear two masks instead of one. CBSN's Tanya Rivero spoke with Linsey Marr, a professor of civil and environmental engineering at Virginia Tech and an expert on airborne transmission of viruses, about why it could help.
CDC director on vaccine distribution in U.S.
CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky joined "CBS This Morning" to discuss the rollout and production of COVID-19 vaccines in the United States.
New COVID-19 projection from CDC
The Biden administration is making reopening schools one of its central goals, along with speeding up vaccine distribution. CBS News correspondent Meg Oliver reports.
Debate over reopening schools rages amid new data on COVID spread
The CDC announced there's little evidence of coronavirus transmission in schools if precautions are followed.
Schools debate reopening after CDC findings about COVID
The White House says getting children back in the classroom is a priority. Reopening schools could become easier after the Centers for Disease Control announced there's been little evidence of transmission if precautions are followed. Meg Oliver reports.
COVID variant first found in U.K. now found in 26 states, says CDC director
The variant appears to be 50% more contagious than other strains of the virus.
White House plans to buy millions more vaccines
The Biden administration's push to purchase 200 million more COVID-19 vaccine doses would put the government's total order at enough to vaccinate more than 90% of the U.S. population. Dr. Neeta Ogden spoke with CBSN about what the government still needs to do to make the vaccine rollout a success, new Centers for Disease Control guidance on in-school learning and why Regeneron's latest study on its antibody cocktail's strength against coronavirus variants is good news.
Some patients report long-term COVID-19 symptoms
More than a year after the first COVID-19 case was reported in the U.S., Americans are still learning more about the virus. Symptoms can last weeks, or even months, in some people. Laura M. Holson, a writer for the New York Times, joins CBSN to discuss her recovery experience.
Fauci: Goal of 100 million shots "is a floor, not a ceiling"
Dr. Anthony Fauci, President Joe Biden's chief medical adviser, says reaching the goal of administering 100 million shots by April will be "challenging" and "is a floor, not a ceiling."
Potential impact of Biden's COVID-19 plan
As President Biden signed executive orders to ramp up federal efforts to fight the coronavirus pandemic, the World Health Organization is updating its guidance on how to interpret COVID-19 test results. Dr. Bob Lahita spoke with CBSN's Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers to break down the latest guidance, and what the CDC says to do if you can't get your second shot of the vaccine on time.
Transcript: Rochelle Walensky on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with nominee for CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky that aired January 17, 2021, on "Face the Nation."
Incoming CDC chief: Biden admin can meet vaccine goal
Dr. Rochelle Walensky, President-elect Joe Biden's nominee to lead the CDC, says she is "confident that we have enough vaccine for the 100 million doses over the next 100 days."
Up to 90,000 more COVID deaths projected within weeks
There's added urgency in vaccinating Americans as the CDC projects nearly 100,000 will die in the U.S. from the coronavirus in the next three weeks. Carter Evans reports.
Extensive lung damage seen in COVID patients
Dr. Amesh Adalja, an infectious disease expert and senior scholar at Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, joins CBSN to discuss another grim forecast from the CDC projecting more than 90,000 COVID-related deaths in the U.S. in the next three weeks. He also explains new information on lung damage and the rise in cases among children.
U.S. surpasses 4,300 daily COVID deaths
The daily coronavirus death toll in the U.S. topped 4,300 on Tuesday. States are now rushing to get more people vaccinated, while officials in Ohio warn of a new, more contagious variant. Dr. Richard Besser, president and CEO of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the former acting director of the CDC, joins CBSN to discuss the latest in the fight against the virus.
Lawmakers positive for COVID-19 after lockdown
House Democrats are raising concern over safety measures on Capitol Hill after three lawmakers tested positive for COVID-19 following last week's deadly assault. All three had received their first dose of a coronavirus vaccine in recent weeks. Dr. Leo Nissola, a medical expert and immunotherapy scientist, joins CBSN to discuss what this tells us about the protection of a single jab.
Report tracks loss of trust in institutions
A new report warns that an "epidemic of misinformation" is eroding people's trust in institutions. The Edelman Trust Barometer found widespread distrust of journalists, business leaders and government officials around the world. Richard Edelman, CEO of the company behind the report, joins CBSN AM to talk about it.
U.S. to require negative COVID-19 test for international travelers
A negative test is required for all passengers, regardless of whether or not they have been vaccinated.
Should pregnant women get a COVID-19 vaccine?
The CDC says pregnant women are at a significantly higher risk for severe COVID-19 illness and death compared to non-pregnant women of the same age. As vaccines roll out, many pregnant women are agonizing over whether to get it, and professional organizations and individual doctors say the benefits are very likely to outweigh the risks of COVID-19. Dr. Tara Narula reports.
COVID-19 vaccination slow down
The federal government says it has now distributed more than 19 million COVID-19 doses, but it didn't specify how many people have actually been vaccinated. More than three weeks after the first shots were given, CDC data shows only five states have used more than 50% of the shots they've received. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
Experts fear post-holiday COVID surge
The coronavirus outbreak in the U.S. is getting more dire by the day. Estimates show one American is dying from the virus every 30 seconds. Meanwhile, cases and hospitals are skyrocketing as experts warn the worst is yet to come as CBS News correspondents Jonathan Vigliotti and Manuel Bojorquez report. Then, Dr. Richard Besser, president and CEO of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the former acting director of the CDC, joins CBSN to discuss the latest on the fight against COVID-19.
CDC predicts 80,000 COVID-19 deaths in January
The number of coronavirus deaths in the U.S. -- more than 342,000 to close out 2020-- is rapidly increasing. Only about 2.8 million people have received the first dose of the vaccine, far short of the government's goal of 20 million people vaccinated by the end of the year, as the highly infectious U.K. variant is being reported in at least two states. Dr. Amesh Adalja, an infectious disease expert and senior scholar at the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security, discusses with Jamie Yuccas on CBSN.
Millions of U.S. renters face eviction legal battles without lawyers
A handful of cities have made legal counsel in housing court a right, but with loopholes in the eviction moratorium, millions will face lawyered-up landlords with no help.
How Charlie Kirk's assassination portends a national crisis
The murder of Charlie Kirk last week follows a litany of violent acts against political targets. Historian Jon Meacham talks about the existential questions now facing America.
Suspect in Charlie Kirk killing isn't cooperating with authorities, governor says
Tyler Robinson, 22, was arrested on charges of aggravated murder, obstruction of justice and felony discharge of a firearm for the assassination of Charlie Kirk.
Who won Emmy Awards for 2025? See the full winners list here.
The 2025 Emmy Awards are honoring the best in television. See the full list of winners and nominees.
2 arrested after incendiary device placed under news vehicle in Salt Lake City
The device had been lit but "failed to function as designed," a Unified Fire Authority Investigations officer wrote in affidavits of probable cause.
Texas Republican Rep. Michael McCaul announces he won't seek reelection
Rep. Michael McCaul, a foreign policy leader who had strongly supported Ukraine, warned Sunday that Russian President Vladimir Putin is "testing the resolve of NATO."
Colorado school shooter had account on "violent gore" site, ADL says
Desmond Holly and several school shooters in the past year were active on the same website, the ADL says.
Sen. Chris Coons: The internet "is driving extremism in our country"
In a joint segment with Republican Sen. James Lankford, Democratic Sen. Chris Coons said amid efforts to foster bipartisan discourse, the internet "is driving extremism in our country."
Ukrainian drones target one of Russia's top oil refineries
The strike on the Kirishi refinery, in Russia's northwestern Leningrad region, follows weeks of Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil infrastructure that Kyiv says fuels Moscow's war effort.
Venezuela accuses U.S. of seizing fishing boat in Caribbean amid standoff
Venezuela's foreign ministry said nine fishermen were "illegally and hostilely" detained on Friday by the USS Jason Dunham.