5/11: Red and Blue
U.S. COVID cases drop and vaccination effort slows; White House says over 1 million more Americans signed up for ACA
COVID-19 Vaccine
As Monkeypox eases in the West, Africa, yet again, is left behind
"Africa is still not benefiting from either monkeypox vaccines or the antiviral treatments," says one expert, lamenting the latest risky case of medical inequity.
Canadian Conservatives pick "right-wing populist" to battle Trudeau
Pierre Poilievre is a firebrand populist who opposes vaccine mandates and blames global inflation on the serving Liberal prime minister.
COVID vaccine likely to become annual like the flu shot, Fauci says
New booster shots rolling out this week should offer protection against the original strain of the virus plus Omicron and new variants that may arise, health officials said.
Back-to-school COVID-19 safety concerns
As we head into another school year, some parents are concerned over the loosening of COVID-19 restrictions in the classroom. Only about 30% of elementary school-aged kids are fully vaccinated, and experts warn the U.S. could see another fall or winter surge of cases. Dr. Mark Kline, physician-in-chief at Children's Hospital New Orleans, joins CBS News to discuss.
India and China first to authorize inhaled COVID vaccines
Regulators in China cleared an aerosol version of an existing shot to use as a booster, while India is forging ahead with a nasal spray for the unvaccinated.
Should you get one of the new COVID boosters that targets Omicron?
The new shots are rolling out to pharmacies and other vaccination sites around the country.
Federal officials prepare for end of free COVID vaccines as funds run dry
The federal budget for buying and distributing COVID-19 vaccines will run out "as early as January."
Updated COVID boosters targeting Omicron start rolling out
Federal health officials say thousands of updated booster shots are already being shipped around the country.
Ask Dr. Agus: New COVID boosters
The Food and Drug Administration has authorized new COVID boosters that are designed to be more effective against Omicron subvariants. Dr. David Agus joins CBS News to answer questions from viewers about the vaccine.
FDA OK's updated COVID booster shots
The FDA has authorized new booster shots from Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech that target the initial coronavirus strain as well as the current Omicron subvariants. CBS News reporter Alex Tin joins "Red and Blue" with details on how these shots are different and when they should be rolling out.
Parents concerned about monkeypox risk
More than 18,400 cases of monkeypox have been confirmed in the U.S. so far. While only 17 of those are children under the age of 16, some parents are concerned that the number will grow as kids head back to school. Dr. Susannah Hills, a pediatric airway surgeon at Columbia University Medical Center, joins CBS News to discuss what parents need to know about that, plus the new COVID booster shot formula targeting Omicron subvariants.
CDC relaxes its COVID-19 guidelines
The CDC is relaxing some of its COVID-19 guidance now that millions of Americans have greater immunity against the virus due to vaccinations and prior infections. Dr. Amesh Adalja, an infectious disease doctor and senior scholar at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, joins CBS News' Lilia Luciano and Tanya Rivero to discuss the changes.
China fights COVID outbreak
What's behind the spike in COVID cases in China, and what the government is trying to do to combat it? Ben Cowling, the head of the Division of Epidemiology and Biostatistics at Hong Kong University, joins CBS News to discuss.
President Biden tests positive for COVID-19
President Biden posted a short video on Twitter earlier Thursday saying he is doing well after testing positive for COVID-19. The White House says he has mild symptoms, including a runny nose and dry cough. Toluse Olorunnipa, White House bureau chief for the Washington Post, joined "Red and Blue" to discuss the president's COVID infection.
Expert weighs in on COVID tests and masks
COVID-19 cases are hitting record levels in the U.S. as the Omicron variant spreads and hospitalizations rise. The CDC is considering updating its mask recommendations, and Donald Trump is speaking up about the benefits of vaccines. Dr. Amesh Adalja, an infectious disease expert at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss the latest.
Concerns mount over COVID vaccination rates
The rate of coronavirus vaccinations in the U.S. continues to slow down. This comes as President Biden's goal to get at least 70% of Americans partially vaccinated by July 4 looms. CBS News reporter Alex Tin joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" with the latest updates on the COVID pandemic.
COVID infections rise in all 50 states
All 50 states in the country are reporting rising COVID-19 infection rates for the first time since January. Most hospitalizations and deaths now involve people who have not been vaccinated. Dan Diamond, a national health reporter for the Washington Post, joins Elaine Quijano on CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss the reasons behind vaccine hesitancy and the problem of rampant misinformation.
Veterans help battle COVID pandemic
U.S. veterans are once again on the frontlines, this time in the fight against COVID-19. Former service members are helping administer vaccine shots and take on other challenges facing America with the charity Team Rubicon. Art delaCruz, CEO of Team Rubicon, joined CBSN's "Red and Blue" to discuss his organization's mission.
Updated COVID boosters for Omicron BA.5 variant expected in September
U.S. regulators say they are no longer considering authorizing second COVID-19 booster shots for all adults under 50 this summer.
Some parents hesitant to vaccinate kids
A new poll from the Kaiser Family Foundation found that 43% of parents of children under 5 will not get them vaccinated against COVID-19 despite the FDA and CDC clearing vaccines for that age group. Dr. Dyan Hes, a pediatrician in New York City, joins "CBS News Mornings" to discuss the latest.
COVID-19 and monkeypox cases on the rise
COVID-19 cases are rising again, and the World Health Organization has also declared monkeypox an international health emergency, with over 2,800 U.S. cases reported. Dr. Jerry Abraham, the director of vaccine programs at Kedren Health in Los Angeles, joins anchors Tanya Rivero and Nikki Battiste with more on efforts to contain both viruses.
COVID-19 cases spike as Biden tests positive
President Biden is self-isolating after testing positive for COVID-19. This comes as the new BA.5 variant makes up over 80% of new cases. Dr. Celine Gounder joins CBS News Mornings to discuss the latest.
Medical expert discusses Biden's COVID diagnosis
President Biden tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday, raising health concerns for the 79-year-old. Nancy Cordes reports with the latest from the White House. Then, Dr. Amesh Adalja, an infectious diseases expert and a senior scholar at the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security, joins CBS News to discuss the president's diagnosis and treatment.
Boost now or wait? Many wonder how best to ride out COVID's next wave
About 70% of people 50 and older who got a first COVID-19 booster shot haven't received the recommended second one, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Thune says talks aimed at ending shutdown have "ticked up significantly"
Senate Majority Leader John Thune said talks among rank-and-file senators aimed at ending the government shutdown have ramped up. Follow live updates here.
Ex-cop Sean Grayson guilty of 2nd-degree murder in Sonya Massey shooting
A jury has found former Sangamon County deputy Sean Grayson guilty of second degree murder for the fatal police shooting of Sonya Massey.
"Extremely dangerous" Hurricane Melissa lashing Cuba after pounding Jamaica
Hurricane Melissa made landfall over eastern Cuba early Wednesday as an "extremely dangerous" Category 3 storm, forecasters said, after pummeling Jamaica.
The Fed cuts rates by 0.25 percentage points amid a weaker labor market
The Fed on Wednesday announced its second interest-rate cut of 2025, reducing borrowing costs in a move to spur U.S. hiring.
We asked Vance and 7 lawmakers what they're doing to end the government shutdown
The government shutdown has gone on for more than four weeks, with no sign the impasse will end soon. Here's what lawmakers told CBS News they're doing.
Israel says ceasefire resumes after dozens killed in fresh Gaza strikes
Israel says it has "renewed enforcement of the ceasefire" after deadly airstrikes in Gaza that tested the U.S.-brokered peace deal.
Raid on gang in Rio leaves over 100 people dead, including police officers
The police operation was one of the most violent in Brazil's recent history, with human rights organizations calling for investigations into the deaths.
Former DHS official launches new web tool to plan protests against Trump admin.
The new site is intended to "help Americans push back peacefully, lawfully, and defiantly against presidential abuses of power."
Dictionary.com picks a "nonsensical and playfully absurd" word of the year
"67" is an ambiguous slang term made popular by Gen Alpha on social media and in middle schools across the country.