Fauci says vaccine supply will "dramatically" increase in weeks ahead
The U.S. is now administering at least 2 million shots each day.
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Johnson & Johnson vaccines come with uplifting messages
The first shipment of the vaccine read, "1st J&J pack out — get healthy."
UNICEF helps in COVAX effort
Efforts are underway to get the coronavirus vaccine to people in developing countries. UNICEF is helping lead the charge for the global COVAX rollout in places like Africa, the Middle East and Asia. Lana Zak spoke with Michael Nyenhuis, president and CEO of UNICEF, USA, about the humanitarian mission.
Austin Mayor Steve Adler on mask mandate end
Democratic Mayor Steve Adler of Austin, Texas, joined CBSN to discuss his reaction to Republican Governor Greg Abbott ending the statewide mask mandate there next week.
Biden calls for teachers to be vaccinated
President Biden has called for teachers and support staff to be prioritized for vaccines against COVID-19. Laura Meckler, a national education reporter for The Washington Post, joined CBSN's Tanya Rivero to discuss the difficulties of reopening schools during the pandemic.
AstraZeneca hopes to file for COVID vaccine authorization within weeks
The drugmaker is working on a potential new vaccine that could be more effective against variants.
AstraZeneca exec on vaccine rollout in U.S.
Millions of doses of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine are being administered to some of the world's lowest-income countries thanks in part to the global COVAX initiative. The drugmaker plans to request emergency-use authorization for its vaccine from the Food and Drug Administration when the results of its U.S. clinical trial are available in a few weeks. AstraZeneca executive Ruud Dobber spoke with CBSN's Tanya Rivero about the company's vaccination efforts.
Expert weighs in on new COVID-19 vaccine
Some people are skeptical of getting the new Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 shot because of its efficacy rate or because of moral objections. Dr. Bob Lahita joined CBSN with what the science says about the vaccines, whether to wear two masks and more.
Arizona county is now vaccinating anyone over the age of 18
Part of the the decision to open vaccine eligibility is because Gila County has one of the lowest percentages of COVID-19 vaccine doses utilized in Arizona.
COVID-19 vaccine doses sold on the dark web. Are they real?
Some offerings are fake. But a cybersecurity firm says it has evidence to believe scammers have their hands on real vaccines.
Teachers can get COVID-19 shots despite governors' edicts
Pharmacies involved in federal effort follow White House priorities instead of those set by individual states.
U.S. vaccination efforts pick up speed
Vaccinations in the U.S. are picking up speed, but some states are facing pushback for lifting mask rules and other restrictions. CBS News' Mark Strassmann reports from Alabama, and Dr. Richard Besser, the president and CEO of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and former acting CDC director, joins CBSN to discuss the latest developments.
Worldview: French police accused of racism
Six international organizations, including Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch, have initiated legal action against France over alleged racism in law enforcement. In India, at least one farmer is dead and more than 80 police officers injured during protests against a controversial series of agricultural reforms. And Australia will compensate asylum-seekers whose personal information was exposed in a breach. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee joins Anne-Marie Green on CBSN AM with these and other stories from around the world.
Johnson & Johnson begins coronavirus vaccine rollout
The U.S. now has a third vaccine to fight the coronavirus. Johnson & Johnson began shipping out nearly 4 million doses of its single-dose vaccine after it received emergency use approval from the FDA. Dr. Paul Jarris, a chief medical advisor for MITRE Corporation and the former health commissioner of Vermont, joins CBSN to discuss the latest.
Biden ramps up COVID vaccine production
To help ramp up vaccination efforts, the pharmaceutical company Merck has agreed to help mass-produce Johnson and Johnson's single-dose coronavirus vaccine. President Biden now says there will be enough doses for every adult in the country by the end of May. CBS News correspondent Janet Shamlian reports from Houston, and Dr. Dara Kass, an ER doctor and medical contributor for Yahoo News, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss the latest.
Tanden withdraws nomination for OMB director
President Biden's pick to lead the Office of Management and Budget, Neera Tanden, withdrew her nomination Tuesday. Tanden's nomination had faced heavy opposition in the Senate and her nomination appeared to be in doubt. Reuters White House correspondent Jeff Mason joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.
Expert on Johnson & Johnson vaccine
The third coronavirus vaccine to receive emergency-use authorization from the Food and Drug Administration is being rolled out across the U.S. Medical trials found the Johnson and Johnson vaccine is 85% effective against severe illness. John Moore, a professor of microbiology and immunology at Weill Cornell Medical College, joined CBSN to discuss.
Biden and lawmakers tackle curing cancer
President Biden met with a bipartisan group of lawmakers Wednesday to discuss the federal government's efforts to eradicate cancer. CBS News' Skyler Henry joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the president's initiative and the day's top political headlines.
Great apes get COVID vaccine for animals
Several orangutans and bonobos at the San Diego Zoo have received an experimental COVID-19 vaccine developed specifically for animals. Anne-Marie Green has details on "CBSN AM."
Germans' rejection of Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine hinders COVID fight
Early trial data and government's refusal to approve the shot for over-65s, despite mounting evidence that it works well, have led to thousands of doses going unused.
COVID "vaccine passports" could be "Pandora's box" for privacy
Some governments, including the U.S., are considering COVID-19 immunity certificates to inject the tourism industry back to life and revive businesses.
"A dose of her own medicine": Dolly Parton gets COVID vaccine
Just before getting her first dose of the Moderna vaccine, Parton sang a new rendition of "Jolene" to fit the occasion: "Vaccine, vaccine, vaccine, vaccine, I'm begging of you please don't hesitate."
COVID-19 spotlights debate over pregnant women in medical trials
"Women have a secure place along with men, an equal place along with men, in the way in which biomedical research is done. The one group that was left behind was pregnant women," bioethicist says.
Twitter will label misleading COVID-19 vaccines posts
The social media company will also be introducing a 5-strike policy to "further reduce the spread of potentially harmful and misleading" information.
Small businesses see staff COVID-19 vaccines as booster shot to sales
Many owners say they are banking on COVID-19 vaccines to drive recovery and give customers confidence to return.
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.