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COVID-19 Vaccine
Expert on 100M vaccine shots under Biden
The U.S. was expected to reach 100 million COVID-19 vaccine shots administered since President Biden took office. In advance of Friday's expected milestone, Mr. Biden appeared in a social media video urging Americans to get the vaccine. John Moore, a professor of microbiology and immunology at Weill Cornell Medical College, joined CBSN's Tanya Rivero to discuss the inoculation campaign.
Doctor on CDC's school distancing guidelines
The CDC is expected to update its social distancing guidelines for classrooms on the same day that President Biden announced his administration will reach his goal of administering 100 million COVID-19 vaccines in his first 100 days in office. Dr. Bob Lahita spoke with Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers on CBSN about how safe it is to reduce the space between desks and when we could see herd immunity in the U.S.
Biden says U.S. will soon hit goal of 100M vaccines in first 100 days
The president had set a goal of 100 million shots in his first 100 days in office.
First baby born with COVID-19 antibodies to vaccinated mother
At 36 weeks pregnant, a Florida health care worker received her first shot of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. She gave birth three weeks later to a healthy baby girl — with COVID-19 antibodies.
Biden: U.S. will reach vaccine goal weeks early
President Biden says the U.S. will reach his goal of administering 100 million coronavirus vaccines by the end of the week. As CBS News' Nikki Battiste reports, vaccinations are picking up speed nationwide as more than a dozen states report a rise in cases. Dr. Len Horovitz, a pulmonary specialist at Lenox Hill Hospital, then joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano with his analysis.
U.S. looking to loan AstraZeneca vaccine to other countries
White House press secretary Jen Psaki said the administration is "assessing how we can loan" 4 million doses.
Doctor on schools, COVID variants and vaccines
The Biden administration announced that $10 billion from the American Rescue Plan will pay for schools to perform COVID-19 screenings for teachers, students and staff. Dr. Leo Nissola spoke with CBSN's Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers about safe school reopenings, as well as concerns about vaccine hesitancy and research on whether vaccines might help ease symptoms in COVID "long haulers."
Push to vaccinate Americans against COVID-19
Health experts worry having fewer coronavirus restrictions in place nationwide could make it easier for variants to spread and possibly cause another surge. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans reports, and Dr. David Hirschwerk, an attending infectious disease specialist at Northwell Health, joins CBSN to discuss the latest.
Efforts to vaccinate farmworkers hindered by eligibility
A federal program aimed at vaccinating agricultural workers has hit a roadblock in states where they aren't eligible, elevating concerns that vulnerable workers are being put on the backburner.
Doctor on COVID variant, vaccine in pregnancy
A new study published in the journal Nature found that people infected with the COVID-19 variant first identified in the U.K. have a 61% higher risk of dying. Dr. Neeta Ogden spoke with Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers on CBSN about that, plus evidence that newborn babies may get protective antibodies from mothers vaccinated during pregnancy.
Europe faces COVID 3rd wave and new lockdowns amid vaccine shortage
Suspensions of the most readily available vaccine, along with new variants spreading fast and Europeans letting their guard down, are all prolonging the agony in Europe.
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.
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.
Poll finds rising concern over shutdown impact on economy, Americans personally
President Trump and both parties are drawing negative ratings for their handling of the government shutdown.
Trump says ICE raids "haven't gone far enough"
President Trump said he's OK with tactics used by ICE agents during raids "because you have to get the people out."
Duffy says airport delays are "going to get worse" as shutdown drags on
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the federal government will "stop traffic" if it becomes a safety issue, adding, "We're not going to let that happen."
U.S. carries out lethal strike against alleged drug carriers in Caribbean
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, in a social media post, said the vessel was allegedly operated by a U.S.-designated terrorist organization but did not name which group was targeted.
British police rule out terrorism in train stabbing attack that injured 11
One individual remained in custody Sunday after two were arrested in connection with the stabbing attack. The other was released without charge, British police said.
Trump deportation program divides Americans along party lines, poll finds
A majority of Americans think Trump's policies are bringing migrant crossings at U.S-Mexico border down.
2 suspects sought in intentional explosion at Harvard Medical School building
Police say an explosion inside a building on the Harvard Medical School campus in Boston early Saturday morning appears to have been an intentional act.
How to watch President Trump's new interview with 60 Minutes tonight
President Trump will appear on a Sunday, Nov. 2, episode of 60 Minutes. Here's how and when to watch the interview.
Shooting at teen party at an Airbnb rental in Ohio leaves 9 injured
The shooting happened at an Airbnb in Bath Township, about 15 miles northwest of Akron. It was not immediately clear if all nine people were shot.