450 illnesses linked to vaping
The CDC is urging people to consider not using e-cigarette products as it investigates why some users have developed serious illnesses. Officials have identified 450 possible cases nationwide. Dr. Jon LaPook reports.
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Severe lung illness possibly linked to vaping
A fourth person has died from a lung illness possibly linked to vaping. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating, though health officials have not linked the illness to any single device or product. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook discusses what officials are doing to combat the illness.
Sixth death possibly linked to vaping
Six deaths are now connected to a growing public health crisis tied to vaping. The newest death is in Kansas, where health officials say a patient who used e-cigarettes recently died of lung disease. The exact cause of that illness is under investigation. The CDC says it's looking at more than 450 cases of vaping-related illness. Janet Shamlian reports.
Why it's hard to figure out vaping illnesses
As another death is linked to vaping, CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss why investigators are facing such a tough challenge in identifying what's behind an outbreak of respiratory illnesses across the U.S.
CDC releases reopening guidelines
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U.S. vaping-related deaths now at 8
More than 500 people have been diagnosed with vaping-related breathing illnesses, but the cause remains unknown, U.S. health officials said Thursday. An eighth death was also reported in Missouri on Thursday. CBS News' Meg Oliver reports.
FDA opens criminal probe into vaping illness
Eight deaths in the U.S. are now blamed on vaping, with the latest happening in Missouri. The Food and Drug Administration has revealed a criminal investigation of vaping-related illnesses. The CDC reports at least 530 confirmed and probable cases. Most of them involve vaping with THC, the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana, or both THC and nicotine. A bipartisan group in Congress is working with parents to keep teenagers away from e-cigarettes, while accusing the vaping industry of marketing to kids. Tony Dokoupil reports.
Vaping-related death toll rises
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is now reporting more than 800 confirmed and probable cases of lung injury associated with using e-cigarettes. At least 12 people have died. CBS News' Dr. Jon LaPook reports.
Get flu shot by end of October, officials say
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is urging everyone 6 months and older to get vaccinated as the new flu season gets underway. CBS News' Mark Liverman reports.
Vaping illnesses top 1,000 across the U.S.
The CDC issued an alarming update on America's vaping crisis. Nearly 1,100 cases of illnesses linked to vaping have now been reported in the U.S. and 19 patients have died in 16 states. As Dean Reynolds reports, a new study finds recent vaping illnesses are similar to chemical burns.
Dr. Frieden discusses reopening U.S.
Dr. Tom Frieden, former CDC director and the president and CEO of global health initiative Resolve to Save Lives, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss his organization's suggested guidelines on reopening the U.S. amidst the coronavirus pandemic. He also weighs in on new CDC guidelines that have been quietly released.
U.S. extends coronavirus border restrictions indefinitely
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Trump says he's taking hydroxychloroquine
President Trump says he is taking hydroxychloroquine and zinc as preventative measures against COVID-19, even though the FDA has warned against it. He also criticized a government whistleblower and defended the firing of the State Department inspector general. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett, CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe, and CBS News political director Caitlin Conant join CBSN with the latest.
Trump fires back at Obama's COVID-19 criticism
A war of words between President Trump and former President Barack Obama is escalating over how U.S. leadership has prepared for and responded to the COVID-19 outbreak. Nikole Killion has the latest.
Americans take advantage as states reopen
Most states began easing coronavirus restrictions over the weekend, and Americans were eager to take advantage. But the CDC director warned the country's death toll could hit 100,000 by the end of the month. Danya Bacchus reports.
U.S. takes precautions as China virus spreads
A deadly virus appears to be spreading in China, prompting the U.S. to take steps to prevent further outbreaks. The CDC and Customs and Border Protection began screening passengers from China for the coronavirus Friday at three U.S. airports: San Francisco, New York and Los Angeles. Internal medicine specialist Dr. Neeta Ogden joined CBSN to discuss what we know about the virus.
First case of deadly coronavirus in U.S.
The first case of China's new and deadly coronavirus has been reported in the U.S. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the patient is in his 30s and traveled in November to Wuhan, China, the center of the outbreak. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans joined "CBSN AM" to discuss from Everett, Washington, where the patient is quarantined.
Second case of coronavirus confirmed in U.S.
Health officials in Illinois have confirmed a second U.S. patient has tested positive for the deadly coronavirus. The virus originated in China, where more than 30 million people in 13 Chinese cities are under lockdown. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio reports on the response from Beijing.
Friday's top political headlines
The White House says it will veto the House's $3 trillion relief plan, otherwise known as the HEROES Act, should it pass the Senate. Meanwhile, President Trump said Friday that he is confident there will be a coronavirus vaccine by the end of 2020. Politico's Daniel Lippman joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss Friday's top political headlines.
Wuhan coronavirus lockdown traps 1K Americans
A Wisconsin man is doing everything he can to get his wife and two children out of Wuhan, China, as the coronavirus death toll climbs to 106. The family is three of about 1,000 Americans stuck in the quarantined city. Ramy Inocencio reports on their chances of escape as many hold out hope for boarding the U.S. Embassy’s upcoming flight on Wednesday.
CDC issues strongest coronavirus warning yet
The CDC has issued its strongest travel warning yet, urging Americans to avoid all non-essential travel to China, where more than 100 people have died after getting the coronavirus. The virus has infected more than 4,500 and spreads from person to person. Health officials are investigating more than 100 possible cases in the U.S. Dr. Jon LaPook explains the threat on "CBS This Morning’s” Morning Rounds.
Cases of coronavirus surge in China
The CDC is strongly warning Americans to avoid all non-essential travel to China as the coronavirus continues to spread. At least 106 people have died and more than 4,500 have been infected. CBS News correspondent Ramy Inocencio joined CBSN with the latest on how the government is responding in Beijing.
U.S. raises travel warning over coronavirus
The U.S. now has six confirmed coronavirus cases, one recently found to be a case of person-to-person transmission. The State Department issued a critical warning to not travel to China. David Begnaud is at a California hospital where doctors are ready to treat people evacuated from China this week.
Coronavirus declared global health emergency by WHO
The World Health Organization declared coronavirus a global health emergency on Thursday after it had already been blamed for over 200 deaths. Dr. Jon LaPook breaks down what the global spread might mean for people afraid of catching the virus on "CBS This Morning."
U.S. planning more flights to evacuate citizens from China
Health officials in China are reporting more deaths from coronavirus. The World Health Organization is warning the outbreak could soon be large enough to be classified as a pandemic. Mola Lenghi reports.
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