Pfizer execs discuss hiking vaccine price after pandemic wanes
A partnership with the government allowed Americans to receive the vaccine for free, but, according to Pfizer, does not mean the federal government helped fund its creation.
COVID-19 Vaccine
Trump urges people to get COVID vaccine, saying it's safe and works
Many Republicans have said they don't intend to, and Trump has been urged to be more vocal in encouraging them to.
Dangerous coronavirus variants spread across U.S.
The coronavirus variant first discovered in Brazil is now in two states. Health officials are raising concerns about the possibility of a fourth surge if states lift restrictions too quickly. Dr. Teresa Amato, the director of emergency medicine at Long Island Jewish Forest Hills, joins CBSN to discuss the latest.
Moderna begins vaccine trials in children under 12
Moderna is the first U.S. drugmaker to vaccinate children as it begins testing the shots on babies as young as 6 months old up to kids under age 12. Jonathan Vigliotti has the latest.
Moderna testing COVID-19 vaccine on young children
Moderna is testing the vaccine on children as young as 6 months old.
More nations halt use of AstraZeneca's COVID vaccine citing clots
List of countries shelving the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine is growing, but among 17 million people given the drug, fewer than 40 have developed blood clots.
Postal service workers not a priority for COVID-19 shots
Most states have ignored a federal panel's guidance to quickly immunize USPS employees against the coronavirus.
Doctors say vaccine side effects are normal
Ahead of the anticipated distribution of the two-dose coronavirus vaccines from Moderna and Pfizer, medical experts are stressing the importance of getting the shots, and they say patients shouldn't be deterred by the possibility of minor side effects. Dr. Dara Kass joins CBSN to discuss the latest.
CDC urges caution amid spring break travel
The CDC is warning the U.S. could seen another surge of COVID-19 if Americans don't take precautions this spring. CBS News' Manuel Bojorquez report from Miami, then Dr. Amesh Adalja, an infectious disease expert and senior scholar at Johns Hopkins University's Bloomberg School of Public Health, joins CBSN to discuss the latest.
Some New Orleans Pelicans players receive COVID-19 vaccine
The Pelicans are the first NBA team to publicly acknowledge they've had players take it.
For many with obesity, deciding to get the COVID-19 vaccine is tough
As states expand coronavirus vaccine eligibility to people with obesity, some say fatshaming and fatphobia follow.
Facebook announces new tools to help users get vaccinated
Company committed to amplifying authoritative COVID-19 vaccination information and removing harmful misinformation.
Study: Schools could ease distancing rules
A study of more than 200 school districts in Massachusetts found that students who sat 3 feet apart didn't have an increased risk of getting infected with COVID-19 when compared to students who sat 6 feet apart. Dr. Ron Elfenbein spoke with CBSN's Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers about this study and how his practice, First Call Medical Center, has opened the first private monoclonal antibody infusion center in Maryland.
Fauci says Trump should urge Republicans to get vaccinated
"He has such an influence over people in the Republican Party. It would really be a game changer if he did," Fauci said.
Yo-Yo Ma gives a surprise concert after COVID vaccine shot
The impromptu performance from the world-renowned cellist included "Ave Maria" and parts of Bach's Cello Suite No. 1.
How to plan for next global pandemic
Scientists warn that COVID-19 may not be the world's last public health emergency and leaders need to prepare for the next potential epidemic or pandemic. Dr. Richard Hatchett, the CEO of Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI), joins CBSN's Nikki Battiste to discuss a global coalition for emerging infectious diseases in the future.
Biden and Harris to promote COVID relief
The Biden administration is turning its focus to implementing the American Rescue Plan as millions wait for much needed aid. This comes as new CBS News polling shows more people are feeling optimistic about the pandemic as vaccine efforts ramp up across the country. CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann reports from Atlanta on the latest developments while CBS News elections and surveys director Anthony Salvanto joins CBSN to explain new polling numbers.
Top Biden aide hasn't seen evidence of migrants spreading virus
Nunez-Smith stressed the importance of ensuring all in the U.S. know they are eligible for a coronavirus vaccine regardless of documentation.
Americans wait for hours hoping to score leftover vaccine doses
"I absolutely believe the requirement ethically is never waste a shot," Dr. Arthur Caplan, director of medical ethics at the New York University Grossman School of Medicine, told CBS News.
COVID vaccine's effect on pregnant women
Doctors say pregnant women are at a higher risk of developing complications from COVID-19. That has many wondering if the coronavirus vaccine is safe for them and their unborn child. Nikki Battiste spoke with Dr. Andrea Edlow, a Maternal-Fetal Medicine specialist at Massachusetts General Hospital, about a promising new analysis of the vaccine's effect on pregnancy.
U.S. reaches COVID vaccine milestone of 100 million shots
More than 35 million Americans are fully vaccinated – over 10% of the total U.S. population – while nearly 66 million have gotten at least one dose.
Biden meets with key allies on China
President Biden attended a virtual summit with the leaders of India, Japan and Australia. They've formed an alliance known as "The Quad" to balance China's rising economic and military dominance. CBSN contributor Isaac Stone Fish joined CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss.
Vaccine hesitancy has decreased, survey shows
The Edelman Trust Barometer poll, released Friday, indicates that people have become less hesitant about vaccines in recent months, but Black and Hispanic people say they still face barriers to access.
Biden on COVID relief, greater vaccine access
In his first prime-time address to the nation, marking one year since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, President Biden promised greater vaccine access and said in-person July 4th celebrations might be possible. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett joins "CBSN AM" to discuss the speech and the potential impact of Biden's $1.9 trillion relief package.
Biden lays out COVID plan in national address
In his first prime-time speech at the White House, President Biden detailed what's ahead in his administration's response to the coronavirus pandemic. And he promised vaccines will soon be available for all adults. CBS News' Debra Alfarone joined "CBSN AM" with the latest.
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.
Judge says U.S. trying to circumvent legal protections with deportations to Ghana
Earlier this month, the U.S. deported a group of non-Ghanaian nationals to Ghana, including deportees from Gambia and Nigeria.
"No Other Land" director says his West Bank home was raided by Israeli soldiers
"No Other Land" director Basel Adra said Israeli soldiers raided conducted a raid at his West Bank home on Saturday, searching for him and going through his wife's phone.
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%."
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.
Venezuela accuses U.S. of seizing fishing boat in Caribbean amid standoff
Venezuela's foreign ministry said nine fishermen were "illegally and hostilely" detained on Friday by the USS Jason Dunham.
Romania scrambles fighter jets after reporting drone incursion
Romania's defense ministry said Saturday that the country's airspace had been breached by a drone during a Russian attack on infrastructure in neighboring Ukraine.
U.N. assembly votes for two-state solution to Israel-Palestinian conflict
The United States, Israel's closest ally, reiterated its opposition to the New York Declaration and the General Assembly resolution endorsing implementation of a two-state solution.
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.