Oxford University starts COVID-19 vaccine trial in children
The university has launched a study to assess the safety of its vaccine with AstraZeneca in children for the first time.
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CDC releases guidance for reopening schools
The CDC has released its long-awaited guidelines for safely reopening schools. It includes several mitigation strategies and does not suggest vaccinating teachers as a pre-condition. Dr. Leo Nissola, a physician and immunotherapy scientist, joined CBSN with more on the recommendations.
Pregnant women seek guidance on COVID vaccine
Many expectant mothers nationwide are conflicted about getting a coronavirus vaccine and confused by the lack of clear guidance. Journalist Anna Louie Sussman joined CBSN to discuss her latest piece for The New Yorker about the challenges many pregnant women are facing because of the pandemic.
Biden announces deal for 200 million more COVID-19 doses
The U.S. now expects delivery of enough vaccine from Pfizer and Moderna to give full doses to 300 million people by July 2021.
Dr. Fauci predicts "open season" for vaccinations in April
Vaccination sites are running out of shots, but the Biden administration has promised millions of more doses are on the way.
Black and poor left behind in Florida's vaccine rollout
In wealthy Palm Beach County, White people are four times more likely than Black Americans to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
New Jersey county lauded for vaccine rollout
Essex County, New Jersey's robust vaccination rollout plan has worked so well, neighboring counties are calling them and asking how they're ensuring that they use every single vaccine allocated to them each week. The team running the program, Essex County Executive Joseph DiVincenzo, Jr. and Health Officer Maya Lordo spoke with Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers on CBSN about how they pulled it off.
Vaccine data raises racial equity red flags
Black Americans are receiving the COVID-19 vaccine at a significantly lower rate than White people nationwide. A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that 5.4% of people who received at least the first dose of the vaccine are Black compared to 60% who are White. Antjuan Seawright, a CBS News political contributor and a Democratic strategist, joined "CBSN AM" to discuss.
Los Angeles to close several COVID vaccine sites due to shortage
Mayor Eric Garcetti said that by Thursday, the city will have exhausted its supply of Moderna vaccines for first doses.
The factory that's racing to make Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine
As Americans clamor for COVID-19 shots that can't seem to be produced quickly enough, Emergent BioSolutions will face its first test.
Most people are getting their second COVID shots on time, CDC says
The data points to success following the two dose schedule outlined by Pfizer and Moderna.
Online vaccine access leaves seniors behind
Many seniors are struggling to navigate the complicated online process for obtaining COVID-19 vaccine appointments. Bloomberg News tech reporter Dina Bass joined CBSN with more on the problems they're encountering.
As shortages fuel anger, EU leader admits COVID vaccine plan mistakes
"We were late in getting approval... too optimistic about mass production, and perhaps we were too sure that the orders would be delivered on time," EU Commission president confesses to lawmakers.
Turkey accused of selling out Uighurs
The Associated Press detailed allegations Turkish lawmakers are making against the country's government of selling out Uighurs, a Muslim minority group, in exchange for vaccines from China, which has been cracking down on the group within its borders. One of the authors of that article Dake Kang joined CBSN AM to talk about the accusations and the vaccine.
"It's an issue now of scarcity": States race to secure more vaccine doses
This week, Los Angeles County is reserving more than half of its vaccine supply for people who need their second dose — and in Alabama, several counties are only offering second doses.
Nursing homes in dire need of COVID vaccine
CBS News national correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti speaks to Alisa Mallari Tu, director of Gordon Manor in Redwood, California, which recently received vaccines for its residents after COVID-19 tore through the facility last year.
Johnson & Johnson seeks approval for COVID vaccine
A possible third coronavirus vaccine could be on the way in the U.S. as the nation ramps up immunizations. Nearly 34 million Americans have had at least one COVID shot so far. Meg Oliver reports.
More sports stadiums to be used for COVID-19 vaccinations
Some of the best-known arenas in U.S., including Yankee Stadium, are now places where thousands can get shots in one place.
Growing number of scammers claim to have COVID vaccines for sale
The bottom line: There is no legitimate vaccine for sale, according to the Department of Homeland Security.
Variants raise concerns that people can get COVID-19 again
Even in cases where reinfection causes no symptoms or just mild ones, people might still spread the virus.
U.K. doctor helps build confidence in vaccine
As COVID-19 inoculation efforts are underway, some people remain hesitant. But these health care workers are doing their best to combat false information and protect their communities. Dr. Nighat Arif shares her story with our partners at BBC News.
Concerns about COVID variant in South Africa
Government leaders in South Africa are halting the rollout of 1 million doses of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine after new research indicates it may not work against a COVID-19 variant that's now prevalent in the country. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta joins CBSN from Johannesburg with more .
Kroger offers $100 to workers who get vaccinated
Nation's largest grocery chain is latest big company to commit to getting protection during pandemic.
South Africa halts AstraZeneca vaccine plan over study data
Trial shows Oxford-developed COVID-19 vaccine offers only "minimal" protection against mild to moderate illness from South Africa variant.
Gottlieb: Vaccines should offer "reasonable protection" against variants
Dr. Scott Gottlieb, the former FDA commissioner, says current vaccines are "going to be about 20% less effective" against different strains of the virus, but still offer "reasonable protection."
How Charlie Kirk's assassination portends a national crisis
The murder of Charlie Kirk last week follows a litany of violent acts against political targets. Historian Jon Meacham talks about the existential questions now facing America.
Ukrainian drones target one of Russia's top oil refineries
The strike on the Kirishi refinery, in Russia's northwestern Leningrad region, follows weeks of Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil infrastructure that Kyiv says fuels Moscow's war effort.
Colorado school shooter had account on "violent gore" site, ADL says
Desmond Holly and several school shooters in the past year were active on the same website, the ADL says.
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.
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.
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.
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.