FDA cites "brown residue" and more at plant making J&J vaccine
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COVID-19 Vaccine
Panel may issue recommendation on J&J vaccine
The Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccine could soon be back in use in the U.S. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices could issue its recommendation on its use Friday. Dr. Susannah Hills, a pediatric airway surgeon and assistant professor at Columbia University Medical Center, joins CBSN to discuss what is next for the vaccine in the U.S.
Vaccination pace slows as Biden celebrates milestone
President Biden says the U.S. met his goal of administering 200 million coronavirus shots on his 92nd day in office, more than a week ahead of schedule. But despite this milestone, Adriana Diaz reports experts are worried the pace of vaccinations is slowing. Dr. Richard Besser, the president and CEO of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the former acting director of the CDC, joined CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the obstacles that lie ahead in our fight against the virus.
Biden says U.S. has reached vaccine milestone
The U.S. has reached President Biden's goal of administering 200 million doses of the vaccine before he marks his 100th day in office. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes discusses what the administration's next goal is in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic.
Biden calls on employers to offer paid leave for vaccinations
The nation is set to meet Mr. Biden's goal of 200 million vaccine doses by his 92nd day in office.
Pfizer warns of phony COVID-19 vaccines outside the U.S.
Strong global demand for COVID-19 vaccines is creating fertile ground for criminal schemes, health officials say.
You've been vaccinated. So do you need a vaccine card?
Millions of Americans are getting CDC-issued "vaccination record" cards. Here's what to do with them.
WorldView: Cape Town fire causes major damage
A massive fire in Cape Town, South Africa, damaged iconic buildings and forced people to evacuate. Also, Cuba's leader Raul Castro announced he's stepping down, and all Indian citizens over the age of 18 will be able to get a COVID-19 vaccine starting in May. Meanwhile, security camera footage captured a railroad worker in India saving a child from an oncoming train. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee joins CBSN AM from London with those headlines.
Scammers are selling fake COVID-19 vaccination cards online
One seller, whose Shopify store is now defunct, was selling a pack of four bogus vaccination ID cards for $80.
COVID-19 prompts expanded travel warnings
The U.S. State Department says it will increase its "Do Not Travel" guidance to 80% of countries worldwide because of "unprecedented risks" amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Dyan Hes, founder of Gramercy Pediatrics, joined CBSN to discuss the changes.
Report: Pandemic apathy may be defined as "languishing"
Health experts are using the term "languishing" to define feelings of emptiness and stagnation caused by the coronavirus pandemic. They say it's important to recognize the emotion and talk about it before it becomes a more severe mental health issue. Adam Grant, author and organizational psychologist at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to explain.
U.S. expands vaccine eligibility as cases climb
As CBS News' Meg Oliver reports, anyone aged 16 and older is now eligible for a coronavirus vaccine in the U.S. But despite progress on the vaccine front, the head of the CDC says the nation is still in a "complicated stage" with cases continuing to rise. Then, Dr. Mati Hlatshwayo Davis, an infectious disease physician, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano with more on the current obstacles in the fight against the pandemic.
All U.S. adults now eligible for coronavirus vaccine
Half of Americans have had at least one COVID-19 shot, but there is increasing concern about hesitancy to get the vaccine. Meg Oliver has the latest.
J&J faces more scrutiny for CEO's $30 million payday
Drugmaker called out for giving Alex Gorsky a 14% raise as it was paying billions for its role in the opioid epidemic.
Moderna plans to have third vaccine booster shot ready by fall
A booster shot could provide extra protection against COVID-19 variants, according to drugmakers.
Half of U.S. adults have received at least one COVID vaccination
About 50.4% of the total U.S. adult population have received at least one dose of the vaccine as the global death toll from COVID surpassed 3 million people.
Study shows vaccines carry much lower risk of blood clots than COVID
Research by Oxford University suggests all major vaccines carry a similar risk of rare clots, and all seem to have much lower risk than infection with COVID-19.
Fauci expects decision on resuming J and J vaccine by Friday
Dr. Anthony Fauci says he would be "very surprised" if regulators don't make a decision on resuming Johnson and Johnson vaccinations by the end of the week.
Fauci expects decision on resuming Johnson & Johnson vaccine by Friday
The CDC and FDA jointly recommended last week a pause on the use of Johnson & Johnson's vaccine.
U.S. COVID cases rise
Coronavirus cases in the U.S. are climbing despite the nation's ongoing vaccination efforts. Lana Zak spoke with Jodie Guest, a professor and vice-chair of the Department of Epidemiology at Emory University, about what's driving cases up.
Variants fuel rise in U.S. COVID cases
The U.S. is less than 20 million coronavirus vaccine doses away from President Biden's goal of 200 million shots in 100 days. But as Mola Lenghi reports, a rise in cases and deaths is threatening to hamper the nation's recovery efforts. Dr. Teresa Amato, the director of emergency medicine at Long Island Jewish Forest Hills, joined CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the latest.
Biden working to ensure U.S. will have booster COVID-19 shots, if necessary
The announcement comes as drugmakers are touting their progress in developing the additional shots.
U.S. health experts testify on COVID-19 response
Dr. Anthony Fauci estimates the daily U.S. coronavirus infection rate needs to drop to 10,000 before Americans can "move on with their lives." That rate is hovering around 60,000, and as Mola Lenghi reports, variants are fueling another rise in cases. Dr. Richard Besser, the president and CEO of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and former acting director of the CDC, joined CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the latest.
4/4/2021: A Fair Shot, Darren Walker, Survival
Inside Florida's chaotic vaccine rollout; How Darren Walker, the head of the Ford Foundation, wants to change philanthropy; And, survivors recount being stranded on an island as teens 50 years ago.
Bride wears wedding dress to get vaccine
"For me, it was a celebration," Sarah Studley said.
AI fuels false claims after Charlie Kirk's death, analysis reveals
X's AI chatbot Grok, the AI-search engine Perplexity and Google's AI summaries all provided false information in the aftermath of Charlie Kirk's assassination.
Erika Kirk speaks out for first time since Charlie Kirk shooting
Erika Kirk, the widow of Charlie Kirk, speaks out for the first time since her husband's death on Wednesday.
ICE agent shoots, kills man in Chicago suburb; agent also injured
An ICE agent shot and killed a man in Franklin Park, Illinois, Friday morning after authorities say he attempted to drive into agents as they tried to make an arrest.
Details emerge about Charlie Kirk shooting suspect. Here's what we know.
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed on Wednesday while speaking an event at Utah Valley University.
Secret Service puts agent on leave who wrote negative post about Charlie Kirk
A U.S. Secret Service agent who wrote a negative social media post about Charlie Kirk has been put on leave, U.S. officials said Friday.
Missouri lawmakers pass GOP redistricting plan backed by Trump
Missouri is the third state to seek to redraw its congressional maps ahead of next year's midterms.
Uber denies rides to passengers with disabilities, Justice Department says
The Justice Department filed a $125 million lawsuit against Uber, alleging the company discriminates against disabled passengers.
Charlie Kirk shooting suspect in custody after manhunt, officials announce
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk died Wednesday after he was shot at an event at Utah Valley University. Officials say a suspect is now in custody.
Smoke cloud from meth seized by FBI sickens Montana animal shelter workers
Fourteen animal shelter workers were evacuated and went to the hospital. The shelter's 75 dogs and cats were relocated or put into foster homes.