Women at forefront of COVID vaccine development
Female scientists were behind the efforts to quickly develop vaccines during the pandemic.
COVID-19 Vaccine
U.S. braces for possible surge in COVID cases
As CBS News' Meg Oliver reports, the U.S. is bracing for a possible fourth wave of coronavirus infections as cases continue to rise across the country. The White House is pleading with states to keep or reinstate their mask mandates. Dr. Amesh Adalja, an infectious disease expert and senior scholar at Johns Hopkins University's Bloomberg School of Public Health, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the latest.
Pfizer says its COVID vaccine 100% effective in 12- to 15-year-olds
The results are seen as a step toward possibly beginning shots in that age group before they head back to school in the fall.
Health experts warn of next U.S. COVID surge
The U.S. coronavirus death toll has topped 550,000 as experts warn the next surge of cases is already here. But as CBS News' Omar Villafranca reports, doctors say the rise in cases can be slowed. Then, Dr. Dara Kass, an emergency room doctor and medical contributor for Yahoo News, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano with more.
White House leaves vaccine "passports" to private sector
The White House says it will be to the private sector to develop vaccine credentials in compliance with federal guidelines.
90% of all U.S. adults eligible for COVID vaccine by April 19
Mr. Biden also warned Americans "don't let up now," and called on governors who have lifted mask mandates to reinstate them.
N.Y. opens up COVID vaccine to all adults starting April 6
Adults 30 and older are eligible for the vaccine starting March 30
Fauci warns against potential new COVID-19 surge as cases remain high
Fauci said a leveling off of new cases at a high rate of infection is "a risk."
Immigration takes center stage for Biden
President Biden faced reporters in the White House for the first formal press conference of his presidency, taking questions on immigration, foreign policy and his political future. Mr. Biden said the COVID-19 pandemic was "the most urgent problem" facing the U.S., but the press conference showed how it has taken a back seat to other issues. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports on the press conference, and CBSN Washington reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joins CBSN AM to discuss.
Renewed concern over COVID-19 trajectory, even as vaccinations rise
Nearly 15% of the total U.S. population is now fully vaccinated, according to the CDC.
CDC "deeply concerned" about rise in cases
More than half of the U.S. is now seeing a rise in coronavirus infections. As CBS News correspondent Carter Evans reports, the head of the CDC is worried this could lead to another surge. Then Dr. Teresa Amato, the director of emergency medicine at Long Island Jewish Forest Hills, joins CBSN to discuss the latest.
Report on anti-vaccine disinformation spreaders
A report by the Center for Countering Digital Hate finds just 12 prolific anti-vaccine proponents are responsible for 65% of the vaccine disinformation on social media. CBSN's Tanya Rivero has details.
"Unbelievable" bureaucracy plagues Germany's COVID vaccination drive
Mistrust in a vaccine driven by government hesitancy and EU-wide shortages are only the tip of an iceberg threatening to sink Germany's COVID response.
Kids' vaccine trial & info possible side effect
Pfizer announced it has started testing its COVID-19 vaccine on children under 12 years old. Dr. Bob Lahita spoke with Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers on CBSN about what researchers are looking for. He also explained how some people experience swollen lymph nodes as a side-effect from vaccination, which could be mistaken for a sign of breast cancer, and what you need to know before you go in for a mammogram.
Rutgers requiring students to be vaccinated for fall semester
It's one of the first universities in the region to have such a vaccine requirement.
12 anti-vaccine accounts responsible for 65% of disinformation, report says
The "Disinformation Dozen" remain on social media platforms despite violating their terms of service.
At least 20 states report rise in COVID cases
President Biden has set a new goal of administering 200 million coronavirus vaccine doses by the end of April. It comes as at least 20 states are reporting a rise in new cases. As CBS News' Mola Lenghi reports, officials say the variant first found in the U.K. may be to blame. Then, Dr. Len Horovitz, a pulmonary specialist at Lenox Hill Hospital, joins CBSN's Lana Zak with his insight.
Biden sets new goals for fighting pandemic
President Biden set a new goal of 200 million vaccine doses in his first 100 days in office, and vowed to continue efforts to get schools open and revive the economy. Watch the opening statement from his first White House press conference and
Biden administration commits $10 billion to fight vaccine inequities
The $10 billion largely comes from the sweeping American Rescue Plan passed by Congress this month.
Pandemic-era airfares creeping up as vaccines boost travel
While still far below pre-pandemic levels, air travel prices are ticking up faster than you can say "Miami or Cancun?"
AstraZeneca updates report, insists COVID vaccine highly effective
British drug maker revised the numbers on a late-stage trial after U.S. officials called them into question, in a highly unusual public spat.
Can vaccine hesitancy be reduced by a president's encouragement?
A survey experiment suggests there are groups Biden and Trump could target, but there are limits to their influence.
Regional airline discouraged pilots from getting COVID vaccine
The airline's chief pilot told other pilots they would need to "attempt to schedule later in the month" so the airline could maintain "operational reliability."
Coronavirus infections spike in half the U.S.
There are new concerns about about another surge in coronavirus infections. As CBS News' Meg Oliver reports, the CDC now predicts COVID deaths will not decline. Dr. Amesh Adalja, an infectious disease expert and senior scholar at Johns Hopkins University's Bloomberg School of Public Health, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the latest.
12 state AGs push Facebook, Twitter to crack down on anti-vaxxers
The group urged Mark Zuckerberg and Jack Dorsey to do more to clamp down on harmful content.
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.
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.
Trump calls on NATO countries to stop buying Russian oil to end Ukraine war
Mr. Trump said that NATO's commitment to winning the war in Ukraine "has been far less than 100%."
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.
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.
Afghanistan and U.S. envoys reach agreement on a prisoner swap, Taliban claims
No information was provided on how many people are being held in each country, who they are or why they were imprisoned.
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.
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.