
Can your employer force you to get a COVID-19 vaccine?
With vaccines on the way, companies will likely have the legal right to compel many workers to get inoculated, experts say.
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With vaccines on the way, companies will likely have the legal right to compel many workers to get inoculated, experts say.
"I may end up taking it on TV or having it filmed, just so that people know that I trust this science," Obama said.
FDA Commissioner Dr. Stephen Hahn says it's "realistic" that 20 million Americans could be vaccinated by the end of December. But it will be a complicated process. Dr. Angela Rasmussen, with the Georgetown Center for Global Health Science and Security, joins CBSN for a closer look at what the most efficient vaccine distribution plan could look like.
He said in an interview Friday that his criticism, which first aired on British television, was reactionary, and he "felt badly" about it.
The actress stood by her comments Friday morning, saying her "intention was not to hurt anyone."
He criticized the U.K. for rushing the process of authorizing a coronavirus vaccine and then later apologized for his remarks.
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker held a briefing Thursday on COVID-19 in the state, which this week reported a record number of virus-related deaths. He urged residents to wash their hands, stay home and donate blood in the coming months, which he said "could amount to the most difficult in the public health history of this nation." Watch his briefing.
The company wants to remove misinformation about the virus that could lead to "imminent physical harm."
Experts say a vaccine-resistant mutation is more likely if millions of Americans end up getting only one dose.
Pfizer's first tranche of vaccines is expected to be shipped on December 15.
"The cavalry is coming," he said, "and the moment we have all been waiting for is finally here."
The head of Africa's CDC is sounding the alarm about the need for timely access to vaccines for COVID-19. Cara Anna, Africa correspondent for the Associated Press, joins CBSN to discuss the leaders' concerns about vaccine availability and the obstacles that stand in their way.
The U.S. set two disturbing records Wednesday: More than 200,000 COVID-19 cases were confirmed, and for the first time more than 100,000 patients are currently hospitalized with the disease. Dr. Leo Nissola joins CBSN with the latest on the fight against the pandemic.
Kathleen Sebelius, the Health and Human Services Secretary under President Obama, joins CBSN to talk about the CDC advisory group's recent recommendations on who should receive the coronavirus vaccine once it's made available.
Government grants emergency use authorization and says the vaccine will be distributed from next week following "months of rigorous clinical trials."
The U.K. has become the first country to approve Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine, with mass immunizations expected to begin next week. Charlie D'Agata has details.
The U.K. is the first country in the West to authorize emergency use of a coronavirus vaccine. Health officials there have already ordered 40 million doses. CBS News foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata joins CBSN with the latest on the distribution plans.
The U.K. has become the first country in the world to approve Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine for distribution. U.K. officials said they'll be ready to start administering the vaccine as early as next week. CBS News foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata joined "CBSN AM" to explain how the U.K. was able to move ahead without the European Union and what happens to the AstraZeneca vaccine being tested by Oxford.
"We strongly believe the vaccine distribution process could begin as soon as the week of December 14," Pence said.
CDC advisers voted on which Americans should be prioritized to receive the first vaccines authorized for emergency use by the FDA.
In a Facebook live stream with Mark Zuckerberg, Fauci said Americans should be vaccinated if they want to be "part of the solution" to the pandemic.
Cuomo said the federal program requires states to collect and share personal information for those taking the vaccine, which could be shared with agencies like the Department of Homeland Security and ICE.
"This is going to be one of the most challenging public health distribution efforts we've seen," said Dr. Amesh Adalja.
CBS News has confirmed that United Airlines is using chartered flights to distribute Pfizer's upcoming coronavirus vaccine. The FDA will consider emergency use approval in December. Kris Van Cleave takes a closer look.
Alex Azar says Moderna and Pfizer vaccines may receive FDA approval and be ready for use before Christmas.
"We have a framework for a TikTok deal," Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said after talks with Chinese officials in Spain.
Vance has described his longtime friendship with Kirk, who was also a key ally in his political rise.
CBS News looked at the cost of producing coal, gas, nuclear, wind and solar energy to determine which is the cheapest.
As Trump urges Israel to be "very careful" after a strike in U.S.-allied Qatar, Netanyahu calls Rubio's visit "a clear message that America stands with Israel."
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The suspect in the assassination of Charlie Kirk is under special watch in a Utah jail, days after he allegedly shot and killed the 31-year-old conservative activist.
A range of companies and other organizations are sanctioning — and sometimes firing — workers over their public comments about Charlie Kirk. They may have little recourse.
The device had been lit but "failed to function as designed," a Unified Fire Authority Investigations officer wrote in affidavits of probable cause.
Brian Kilmeade made the comment while talking about the stabbing murder of Iryna Zarutska in Charlotte, North Carolina.