COVID-19 significantly raises risk to pregnant women and their babies, studies find
Researchers found that pregnant women with COVID-19 had higher rates of ICU admission, death and stillbirths.
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CDC decides to allow COVID-19 vaccine boosters for all adults
Many states have already moved to allow all adults to receive a COVID vaccine booster shot, ahead of the official CDC decision.
Moderna asks FDA to clear booster for all adults
Moderna has formally requested the FDA authorize expansion of its COVID-19 booster shot to all adults. Federal health officials are expected to authorize expansion of Pfizer's booster this week. It comes as cases continue to rise across the U.S. Emergency medicine physician Dr. Owais Durrani joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss.
Austria to impose nationwide COVID lockdown and vaccine mandate
The lockdown will last up to 20 days, and the vaccination requirement for adults starts in February, as much of Europe tries to fend off another wave of coronavirus infections.
FDA could approve boosters for all adults
The Food and Drug Administration could authorize the Pfizer booster shot for all adults as early as Thursday. Infectious disease specialist Dr. Amesh Adalja joins CBSN to discuss how expanding booster shot eligibility will effect the country's fight against COVID-19.
COVID-19 cases up in some European countries
Parts of Europe are seeing a wave of COVID-19 infections as colder weather sets in, forcing some countries to implement new social restrictions and partial lockdowns. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab reports on the current surge for CBSN.
Pfizer's COVID pill and booster eligibility
The FDA and CDC could expand eligibility of the Pfizer booster shot as early as this week. The drugmaker is also seeking emergency use authorization for its COVID-19 antiviral pill, Paxlovid. CBS News' Naomi Ruchim reports, and then Dr. William Schaffner, professor of infectious diseases at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero to discuss the latest progress in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic.
Rural hospitals strained by COVID patients
All American adults could soon be eligible for a COVID-19 booster shot, but in some rural communities many have not yet gotten their first dose. These patients are overwhelming some of the smaller hospitals in Minnesota, where the COVID infection rate is one of the highest in the country. Dr. Ulrika Wigert joined CBSN to talk about the challenges facing health care professionals in rural America.
FDA may authorize Pfizer booster shots for all adults this week
The drugmaker filed for emergency use authorization last week.
Pfizer seeks authorization for antiviral COVID pill
Pfizer is requesting FDA authorization of its antiviral COVID-19 pill. The company's study found it is nearly 90% effective in cutting hospitalizations and deaths from the virus. Meanwhile, at least 20 states are experiencing upticks in infections. Infectious disease physician at the University of Michigan Dr. Payal Patel joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss the latest pandemic news.
Doctor on vaccinating kids before holidays
Nearly 59% of Americans are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Now the focus is on getting children inoculated, something Dr. Anthony Fauci says is vital if families want to feel good about gathering for the holidays. Dr. Dyan Hes, the founder of Gramercy Pediatrics in New York City, joins CBSN to discuss.
COVID cases on the rise ahead of Thanksgiving
The CDC reports over 1 million children ages 5 to 11 have received the first dose of Pfizer's pediatric vaccine. This comes as several states and New York City begin expanding booster eligibility to all adults. Director of vaccine research at Cincinnati Children's Hospital, Dr. Robert Frenck, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano with a look at the day's pandemic news.
COVID-19 cases surge in parts of U.S.
COVID-19 infections are on the rise in sections of the U.S., especially in the North and the West. Meanwhile, young children can get the lower-dose Pfizer vaccine. Dr. Mark Kline, physician-in-chief at Children's Hospital New Orleans, joins CBSN to discuss the latest coronavirus headlines.
20 states see rise in COVID-19 cases
Coronavirus hospitalizations are on the rise in at least 20 states, and a federal appeals court put a hold on the Biden administration's vaccine mandate requiring employees at big companies to be vaccinated or tested weekly. CBS News correspondent Laura Podesta reports for CBSN AM from New York.
Gottlieb: Booster messaging could be "one of the biggest missed opportunities" of pandemic
"We now see very clear evidence of declining vaccine effectiveness over time," Gottlieb said on "Face the Nation."
Portugal, the little country that could ... get vaccinated
One of the most vaccinated countries on Earth is now welcoming visitors after having achieved a 98% vaccination rate for its eligible population, a success it achieved by approaching the virus as if going to war.
COVID cases surging in several states
Colorado COVID wards are nearing capacity as the state grapples with a surge of cases. CBS News correspondent Mola Lenghi has the story from Aurora, and Carbon Health and St. Mary's regional medical director and family physician Dr. Bayo Curry-Winchell joins CBSN with the latest COVID news.
Court halts Biden's COVID-19 vaccine rule for large businesses
The decision is a victory for a group of states and businesses that say it's an overreach of the president's authority.
Some kids may not be fully vaccinated by holidays
The Pfizer coronavirus vaccine has been available for children between the ages of 5 and 11 for a little more than a week now. However, some children may not be fully vaccinated in time for Thanksgiving. Dr. Andre Campbell joins CBSN's Lana Zak about to discuss what to do if your child has received one or none of their vaccine doses by Thanksgiving and how long COVID-19 might hang around.
Colorado governor says all adults can get COVID booster shot
95% of Colorado's ICU beds are now full and nearly 40% of hospitals in the state are expected to experience staffing shortages within a week.
Why aren't more pregnant women of color getting vaccinated?
"I think COVID has just ripped the Band-Aid off of all of this, or multiple Band-Aids off of these disparities," said Dr. Javaka Moore.
Ten states sue over COVID vaccine requirements for health care workers
The states warn the requirement will exacerbate shortages of health care workers, especially in rural areas.
Pfizer asks FDA to allow boosters for all adults
Pfizer is asking the FDA to authorize use of its COVID-19 booster shot for all U.S. adults age 18 and over. Meanwhile, the vaccine rollout of the lower-dose Pfizer vaccine for kids ages 5 to 11 is underway. Dr. Susannah Hills, a pediatric airway surgeon, joined CBSN to discuss the latest coronavirus headlines.
White House economic adviser on infrastructure
The Biden administration is counting on infrastructure dollars to ease some of the bottlenecks at the country's ports and expand broadband to all Americans. But initiatives rolled out Tuesday will likely take time to implement. Jared Bernstein, a memeber of the White House Council of Economic Advisers, joined CBSN to discuss what is coming from the bipartisan infrastructure plan.
U.S. Surgeon General on how we may "learn to live with" COVID-19
Ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday, Murthy recommended that vaccinated families who will be gathering indoors with unvaccinated people take some precautions.
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Charlie Kirk shot and killed at Utah event, Trump confirms; gunman still at large, sources say
Conservative activist and Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk died Wednesday after he was shot at an event at Utah Valley University, President Trump confirmed.
Charlie Kirk, conservative political activist, dies at 31 in shooting
Kirk died Wednesday after he was shot in the neck at Utah Valley University.
Politics, retribution behind FBI purge, agents allege in new lawsuit
A new lawsuit filed by fired FBI agents says the bureau "tried to put the President in jail and he hasn't forgotten it."
Harris: Biden 2024 decision shouldn't have been "left to an individual's ego"
Former Vice President Kamala Harris' book, "107 Days," will detail her sprint of a race for the presidency.
Shooting at Evergreen High School leaves 3 students wounded
At least three students were wounded Wednesday in a shooting at a high school in the Denver metro area.
Poland says Russian drones downed in its airspace during attack on Ukraine
Polish and allied NATO warplanes shot down Russian drones that entered Poland's airspace in what NATO says was the first such intervention during the war in Ukraine.
Mars rover uncovers strongest hints yet of potential signs of ancient life
NASA's Mars rover Perseverance has uncovered rocks in a dry river channel that may hold potential signs of ancient microscopic life.
Elon Musk is no longer the world's richest person, new ranking says
Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison took the title of world's richest person from Elon Musk after stock in the software giant shot up on Wednesday.
New details emerge about turbulence that injured 18 on Delta flight
Passengers endured 2.5 minutes of turbulence that caught the pilots by surprise even though they had already altered their route to avoid the storms, the NTSB said.