U.S. COVID-19 death toll approaches 800,000

Tuesday marks one year since the first American received a COVID-19 vaccine after the vaccines were authorized. Since then, more than 200 million Americans have been fully vaccinated with more than 54 million Americans getting a booster. Despite the success of the nation's immunization efforts, the death toll has continued to climb, and the U.S. is expected to hit 800,000 coronavirus-related deaths by the end of the day. Dr. Louise Aronson, a professor of medicine at the University of California, San Francisco's division of geriatrics and the author of the New York Times bestseller "Elderhood," spoke with CBSN's Tanya Rivero about what this means for the U.S. battle against COVID-19.

• Dec 14, 2021
• 09:05

2 Pfizer doses 70% effective against Omicron hospitalization, data show

Preliminary analysis of the latest real-world data from South Africa shows that while two shots of the vaccine alone may not stop an infection, it will help avoid serious illness.

• Dec 14, 2021

Philadelphia to check vaccine proof for bars and restaurants

Proof of vaccination is meant to decrease transmission while preventing complete shutdown of indoor dining, Mayor Jim Kenney said.

• Dec 14, 2021

Supreme Court allows New York vaccine mandate for health care workers

Justices Clarence Thomas, Samuel Alito and Neil Gorsuch dissented.

• Dec 14, 2021

First members of military are discharged for refusing COVID vaccine

The Air Force has discharged 27 service members.

• Dec 14, 2021

One year after FDA authorized Pfizer's COVID vaccine, cases are on the rise

Saturday marks one year since the Food and Drug Administration authorized Pfizer's COVID-19​ vaccine.

• Dec 11, 2021

U.S. sees surge in COVID cases, hospitalizations

The U.S. is once again tackling an alarming surge in coronavirus infections. CBS News correspondent Nikki Battiste reports from Connecticut where hospitalizations have soared nearly 82% over the past two weeks. Then, Dr. Andre Campbell, a critical care physician and a professor at the University of California at San Francisco, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the latest.

• Dec 11, 2021
• 08:53

Several states see record COVID hospitalizations

The FDA authorized booster shots of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for Americans as young as 16 on Thursday. The move comes as the Delta variant continues to drive an increase in cases and hospitalizations across the country. CBS News correspondent Nikki Battiste reports on the recent surge in cases in several U.S. states. Then, emergency medicine physician Dr. Anand Swaminathan joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the latest.

• Dec 10, 2021
• 09:11

FDA authorizes boosters for ages 16 and up

The FDA has expanded authorization for Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine booster for teens ages 16 and 17. Over 200 million people in the U.S. are now fully vaccinated, but the Omicron variant is raising concerns. CBS News' Bradley Blackburn reports. Then Dr. Jerry Abraham, director of vaccine programs at Kedren Health in Los Angeles, joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero from a vaccination clinic to discuss the latest.

• Dec 9, 2021
• 06:17

CDC recommends Pfizer booster shots for Americans as young as 16

Less than a third of Americans 16 to 17 years old will initially be eligible to receive the additional dose.

• Dec 9, 2021

COVID cases rise again across much of U.S.

The latest wave of COVID-19 infections is leading to more hospitalizations and deaths in the U.S., and there are rising concerns about the emerging Omicron variant. CBS news correspondents Nikki Battiste and Debora Patta report from New York City and South Africa. Then, University of Virginia critical care and infectious disease physician and medical ICU director Dr. Taison Bell joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the latest coronavirus news.

• Dec 9, 2021
• 10:43

CEOs, scientists on whether current vaccines can fight Omicron

A preliminary study from Pfizer and BioNTech suggest that a booster shot might be the best way to combat Omicron.

• Dec 8, 2021

Pfizer recommends boosters to fight Omicron

Pfizer and BioNTech say a third dose of their COVID-19 vaccine is needed to fully protect against the Omicron variant. Recent studies show two doses of the shot are "significantly less effective at blocking the virus." John Moore, professor of microbiology and immunology at Weill Cornell Medical College, joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero to discuss the new variant and the latest vaccine information.

• Dec 8, 2021
• 08:20

Omicron can evade vaccines, but Pfizer says booster jabs do the trick

While it appears that Omicron has a "very large" advantage over previous strains, it doesn't appear to be making people sicker, and Pfizer says a booster shot "neutralized" it in the lab.

• Dec 8, 2021

Delta variant fuels wave of infections in U.S.

As concerns over the new Omicron variant grow, public health experts say the Delta variant is still causing a majority of infections in the U.S. CBS News correspondent Nikki Battiste reports Omicron may cause less serious illness than other variants. Then, ER physician and Harvard Medical School professor Dr. Ali Raja joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano for the latest on COVID-19.

• Dec 8, 2021
• 07:13

NYC vaccination rules for children's activities

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio is setting new vaccine deadlines for private sector employees who work in-person, and children ages 5 to 11 who want to participate in certain indoor activities. Dr. Dyan Hes, founder of Gramercy Pediatrics. joins CBSN to discuss the latest coronavirus headlines.

• Dec 7, 2021
• 09:52

What a former CDC director says about Omicron

Former acting CDC Director Dr. Richard Besser, pediatrician and president of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, weighs in on the latest COVID-19 variant.

• Dec 7, 2021

Analyzing de Blasio's new vaccine mandate

On Monday, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio issued a new vaccine mandate for private sector employees. Millions of workers have until December 27 to get vaccinated. Dr. Soumi Eachempati, the co-founder and CEO of Cleared4, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to explain.

• Dec 7, 2021
• 03:28

NYC expands COVID vaccine requirements

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced plans to require COVID-19 vaccination for employees of private companies in the city. The city is also tightening its vaccination rules for entertainment venues, gyms and indoor dining. CBS News' Skyler Henry has details.

• Dec 6, 2021
• 01:40

Delta variant still dominates new infections

Health officials are reporting more than 100,00 COVID-19 cases per day for the first time since early October. According to the CDC, the Delta variant is still the main source of infections in the country despite growing concerns over the Omicron strain. CBS news correspondent Nikki Battiste reports on new measures to curb the spread of the virus. Then, Dr. Payal Patel, an infectious diseases physician at the University of Michigan Medical School, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano with her analysis.

• Dec 6, 2021
• 07:08

NYC first in U.S. to require vaccine for private sector employers

"We're going to do this so that every employer is on a level playing field," Mayor Bill de Blasio said.

• Dec 6, 2021

Gottlieb says WHO could be playing a role in "global leadership" in getting vaccines around the world

"It's largely a political body. It's not on the ground," Gottlieb told "Face the Nation."

• Dec 6, 2021

Omicron variant detected in at least 11 states

As of Saturday morning, health officials have confirmed cases of the Omicron variant in 11 states from Hawaii to New York. Doctors warn it is likely already more widespread than reported. In the meantime, the CDC warns the Delta variant is still killing roughly 1,000 people every day. CBS News' Tom Hanson has more, and then emergency room physician at Brigham and Women's Hospital, professor at Harvard Medical School and author of "Inside Medicine" at Bulletin.com Dr. Jeremy Faust joins CBSN to discuss the spread of the Omicron variant.

• Dec 4, 2021
• 11:20

Coach acquitted in assault of judo champion

A court acquitted a coach accused of domestic violence against Olympic judo champion Margaux Pinot, sparking outrage in France. Pinot had accused her partner and trainer Alain Schmitt of punching and attempting to strangle her during an altercation over the weekend. Ian Lee reports from London on this and other international stories making headlines.

• Dec 3, 2021
• 04:08

Cases of Omicron variant confirmed in U.S.

At least five U.S. states have confirmed cases of the Omicron coronavirus variant so far: California, Hawaii, Colorado, Minnesota and New York, CBS News correspondent Nikki Battiste reports. Dr. Bob Lahita joins CBSN's Anne-Marie Green to discuss what these cases of the new strain can tell us and how you can protect yourself.

• Dec 3, 2021
• 12:18

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