Biden directs states to make all adults eligible for vaccine by May 1
The president set a goal of July 4 to "get closer to normal" in his first prime-time address on Thursday night.
COVID-19 Vaccine
One year since start of COVID pandemic
It has been one year since the World Health Organization declared the coronavirus a global pandemic. As the Biden administration ramps up vaccine efforts, a new CBS News poll reveals that roughly 1 in 3 Republicans say they don't plan to get vaccinated. Washington Post national health reporter Dan Diamond joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano to discuss what this could mean for the country's efforts to achieve herd immunity.
Study: Pfizer vaccine 97% effective against symptomatic COVID
Pfizer-BioNtech found that prevention against asymptomatic disease also reached 94 percent.
Grandmother gets prescription for hug
After not seeing her family in about a year, Evelyn Shaw was still wary, even after being vaccinated. So, a doctor wrote her a prescription.
Pandemic takes toll on health care workers
The year-long coronavirus pandemic has taken a toll on the mental health of medical staff. 60 Minutes+ correspondent Wesley Lowery joined CBSN with more on the struggles frontline workers are now facing.
Former presidents and first ladies urge Americans to get vaccinated
On the one-year anniversary of COVID-19 becoming a global pandemic, a new public service announcement shows the former presidents (minus one) and first ladies getting their vaccines.
Federal officials say most indoor nursing home visits can resume
Visits will be permitted to occur even if there are outbreaks in facilities, so long as they are contained to "a single unit or separate area of the facility," the guidance says.
House passes $1.9 trillion COVID relief bill
The House of Representatives passed President Biden's $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief plan Wednesday, setting up much-needed relief for millions of Americans. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes and Wall Street Journal congressional reporter Siobhan Hughes join CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss.
Biden announces 100 million more Johnson & Johnson vaccine doses
Mr. Biden is expected to announce the order during an event with the heads of Johnson & Johnson and Merck.
CDC's new guidelines for vaccinated people
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offered new guidance for how those who have received their final doses of the COVID-19 vaccine can gather safely indoors and outdoors. It comes as the House is on the verge of passing President Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion economic relief package. CBS News' Debra Alfarone joins CBSN AM with the latest.
What's next after relief package passes?
President Biden is poised to achieve his first major legislative accomplishment, the passage of a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 economic relief package. House lawmakers are expected to give it the green light along party lines, just like in the Senate. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN to discuss what's expected to happen after Congress passes the bill.
70% of employees want workplaces vaccinated before returning
Some employees are so adamant about vaccine requirements they might quit jobs before mingling with unvaccinated people.
House expected to pass COVID relief bill
The House is expected to hold a final vote on President Biden's $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief bill on Wednesday. Los Angeles Times congressional reporter Jennifer Haberkorn joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.
One-third of Americans hesitant to get vaccine
A recent AP/NORC poll found that one-third of Americans say they won't get the COVID-19 vaccine or are undecided about getting it. But there is not a straight forward answer as to why they're hesitant about the vaccine. Derek Thompson, a staff writer for The Atlantic, discusses what could cause vaccine hesitancy and how health professionals try to combat it.
More states ease COVID-19 restrictions
More states are easing coronavirus restrictions despite health experts warning that moving too quickly could risk another surge in infections. Texas on Wednesday will become the latest state to lift its mask mandates and allow business to return to normal operations. 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.
California program allows residents to get vaccinated by volunteering
Volunteer spaces are based by clinic and only available as needed.
Travel groups ask U.S. to lead "virus passport" development
However, the industry groups said vaccination should not be a requirement for domestic or international travel.
Governments consider "vaccine passports"
Countries across the world are considering implementing "vaccine passport" systems, which would require people to show proof of inoculation before traveling or accessing certain facilities. Dan Patterson joins CBSN AM to discuss the technology being developed are developing and how the passports would work in practice.
LeBron James says decision on if he will get vaccine is "private"
"That's a conversation that my family and I will have," the Lakers star says.
Harris announces funding to address racial gaps in COVID response
The grants will go to to community organizations that work to address gaps in the response to COVID-19, according to a government official.
Here's what the CDC says fully vaccinated people can do
The CDC says fully vaccinated can visit with fully vaccinated people indoors in small settings without masks or physical distancing.
CDC releases guidance for vaccinated people
The CDC has released new guidance saying it's safe for fully vaccinated Americans to hold small indoor gatherings, but everyone should still wear masks in public places. CBS News correspondent Manuel Bojorquez reports on the details, and Dr. Teresa Amato, the director of emergency medicine at Long Island Jewish Forest Hills, joins CBSN with more on how to stay safe as states eases restrictions.
CDC announces guidelines for vaccinated people
Dr. Rochelle Walensky, the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, announced new guidelines on safe activities and gatherings for people who've been fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Watch her remarks.
12-year-old helps over 1,600 people get vaccinated
"I've had people tell me that they finally get to see their grandchildren for the first time. And that's amazing," Sam Keusch said.
Here's what the CDC says fully vaccinated people can do
The CDC says fully vaccinated can visit with fully vaccinated people indoors in small settings without masks or physical distancing.
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.
White House requests $58 million to increase security for executive, judicial branches
A White House official confirmed the extra funds would be directed to the U.S. Marshals Service and would also include enhanced protection for Supreme Court justices.
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%."
California legislature votes to phase out "forever chemicals" in cookware
California lawmakers voted to phase out a group of chemicals known as PFAS, which are often called "forever chemicals," in cookware.
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.
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.