White House has 2 appointees controlling CDC messaging: AP
They watch the agency's director, Dr. Robert Redfield, as well as scientists, as the administration tries to downplay the pandemic, the sources say.
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COVID-19 antibody trial paused
Drugmaker Eli Lilly announced a temporary hold on its COVID-19 antibody therapy. The pause comes as a need for the treatment grows. A CDC report found that a 13-year-old girl infected 11 members of her family while on vacation. Adriana Diaz reports.
Doctor: Trump is not immune from COVID
Dr. Dyan Hes, founder of Gramercy Pediatrics in New York, joins CBSN to discuss President Trump's claim he may be immune from coronavirus. She also weighs in on mixed messaging from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention about COVID-19.
White House rejects CDC help with contact tracing
The White House has rejected help from the Centers for Disease Control with contact tracing efforts following President Trump's positive COVID-19 diagnosis. Dr. Jon LaPook has the latest.
CDC says COVID-19 is "sometimes" airborne
The CDC has again updated its COVID-19 transmission guidance, saying the virus can travel farther than six feet though "airborne" transmission. At the FDA, career scientists are reportedly being overruled by the White House in their efforts to enact tougher standards on authorizing a COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use. David Begnaud reports.
When will a coronavirus vaccine really be ready?
Public health officials, drug companies and the White House keep offering conflicting timelines for when a vaccine will be approved and distributed to the American public.
White House pressured CDC on reopening schools, officials say
White House officials pressured the CDC to downplay the coronavirus to encourage reopening schools, CBS News confirmed.
COVID-19 child mortality rate remains low in U.S.
As the coronavirus death toll rises in the United States, recent data shows the fatality rate in children and teenagers remains low nationwide. Dr. Dyan Hes joins CBSN with more on what factors contribute to this.
CDC recommends virtual Thanksgivings
The CDC recommends smaller dinners with people only living in the same household, or enjoying the holiday virtually.
Brain-eating parasite found in Texas water kills boy
Nearly 30,000 people in southeast Texas are being told to boil their tap water following the recent death of a 6-year-old boy who officials say passed away from a brain-eating parasite that was found in his town's water supply. Mireya Villarreal reports.
U.S. coronavirus infections surpass 7 million
Coronavirus infections in the U.S. passed the 7 million mark this week, with the death toll now more than 204,000. Despite the increasing numbers, the CDC still warns that 90% of the population remains vulnerable to the virus. Danya Bacchus reports.
Less than 10% of Americans had virus antibodies as of July, study finds
"This research clearly confirms that despite high rates of COVID-19 in the United States ... we haven't come close to achieving herd immunity," said study author Dr. Julie Parsonnet.
Trump says he may not OK stricter FDA standards for vaccine approval
Mr. Trump told reporters tightened standards from the FDA for an emergency use authorization for a coronavirus vaccine "sounds like a political move."
New COVID-19 warning from CDC director
CDC Director Robert Redfield is urging Americans not to let their guard down after preliminary findings from a new nationwide antibody study showed about 90% of Americans are still susceptible to the virus. David Begnaud reports.
Over 90% of Americans still susceptible to virus, CDC boss says
His warning comes as President Trump continues to talk about so-called herd immunity.
Most Americans still at risk of COVID-19
CDC Director Robert Redfield testified before a Senate committee that studies show a vast majority of Americans remain susceptible to coronavirus infection. Watch his remarks.
Investigation finds CDC minimized pandemic
A USA Today investigation that looked at tens of thousands of internal records and conducted over a hundred interviews found that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention repeatedly minimized the coronavirus pandemic under political pressure from the White House. USA Today investigative reporter Brett Murphy joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano with more.
CDC retracts guidance on coronavirus spread
Dr. Eric Cioe-Peña joins CBSN to discuss the milestone of 200,000 American lives lost in the pandemic, and what can be done to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
U.S. surpasses 200,000 coronavirus deaths
The U.S. leads the world in coronavirus deaths and still has the most cases in the world, with over 6.8 million people sickened by the virus since January.
CDC warns against trick-or-treating during pandemic
The CDC also stresses that Halloween costume masks are not acceptable substitutes for cloth masks.
CDC COVID-19 guideline confusion
As the U.S. nears 200,000 deaths from COVID-19, the CDC issues, then quickly removes, critical guidance on how the virus spreads. This confusion follows the agency's other shifting guidance on wearing masks and testing asymptomatic people. Dr. David Agus joined "CBS This Morning" to address what happened and what it means for the public.
COVID-19 deaths and cases climb in U.S.
The number of new coronavirus cases is rising across the country as the death toll approaches 200,000 in the U.S. Infectious disease experts are criticizing a reversal to critical guidance from the CDC on how COVID-19 spreads. David Begnaud reports.
CDC walks back guidance on aerosol COVID-19 spread
The CDC has backtracked on more guidance, this time recanting recommendations on infection by aerosols, or tiny airborne droplets. CBS News correspondent Mola Lenghi reports on the latest and RXSaver medical expert Dr. Joseph Mosquera joins CBSN to explain what the CDC's actions mean for the public.
CDC reverses guidance on COVID airborne transmission
The Centers for Disease Control took an unusual step by reversing its new guidance about how the coronavirus spreads. Mola Lenghi has the latest.
CDC updates, then removes, guidance on airborne spread of COVID-19
The CDC updated its guidance to warn about the risk of small airborne respiratory particles known as aerosols — but then removed that information from its website.
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Election Day 2025 results: Mamdani, Spanberger, Sherrill projected to win
Voters headed to the polls in Virginia, New Jersey, California and New York City, in the biggest races since President Trump's win. Follow live results here.
UPS plane crashes near Louisville airport, at least 7 killed, officials say
A shelter-in-place has been issued after a UPS plane crashed near the Louisville International Airport in Kentucky, officials said.
Government shutdown becomes longest in U.S. history after failed Senate vote
The Senate failed for the 14th time to advance a bill to end the government shutdown, now the longest in U.S. history. Follow live updates here.
Democrat Mikie Sherrill defeats Jack Ciattarelli in N.J. governor's race
Democrat Mikie Sherrill is set to be the next governor of New Jersey after she defeated Republican Jack Ciattarelli, CBS News projects.
Here's what Mamdani's win could mean for Democrats nationwide
A Democratic Socialists of America leader says New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani offers a "powerful way forward" for Democrats — but some moderates worry he'll hand the GOP "a pretty potent set of weapons" in next year's midterms.
2 killed in latest U.S. strike on alleged drug boat, Hegseth says
Dating back to early September, the Trump administration has reported well over a dozen such strikes in the waters of the Caribbean and eastern Pacific Ocean off South America.
Democrat Jay Jones wins Virginia attorney general's race despite texting scandal
At the beginning of October, Jay Jones' violent text messages from in 2022 resurfaced and were condemned by both parties.
Democrat Abigail Spanberger wins Virginia governor's race, CBS News projects
Democrat Abigail Spanberger will be Virginia's next governor, CBS News projects, defeating Republican Winsome Earle-Sears after a race dominated by President Trump.
Outline of potential shutdown deal emerges as senators continue talks
Senators are discussing a deal that would fund the government alongside long-term appropriations bills in exchange for a vote on extending health care tax credits.