Boosters for all? Latest COVID developments
Boosters for all? CBS News medical contributor Dr. David Agus on COVID boosters, getting together during the holidays and more.
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COVID hospitalizations on the rise
Three states are allowing coronavirus booster shots for all adults, even though federal health officials recommend limiting shots to those patients considered most at risk. California, Colorado and New Mexico have some of the nation's highest rates of new COVID-19 infections. As the number of COVID-19 cases continues to rise in some areas, federal health officials fear a winter surge, as more people move their activities indoors. Michael George has the latest.
Austria orders lockdown for unvaccinated residents
The move prohibits unvaccinated people 12 and older from leaving their homes except for basic activities such as working, grocery shopping, going for a walk — or getting vaccinated.
How are long-haul COVID symptoms affecting children?
Studies suggest that more than half of those between 6 and 16 years old who contract COVID have persistent symptoms, and that young people with pre-existing conditions are 25 times more likely to get severe COVID.
Three snow leopards die of COVID-19 at Nebraska zoo
The leopards had been expected to make a full recovery.
Austria imposes lockdown on the unvaccinated
As COVID cases rise, Austria is strictly limiting activities for unvaccinated residents. The lockdown announcement sparked protests in Vienna.
COVID cases rise as holiday season approaches
After a two month decline, COVID infections are rising nationwide with Thanksgiving fast approaching. Lilia Luciano reports.
Face The Nation with Margaret Brennan: Polis, Kashkari, Palmer, Malpass
Missed the second half of the show? The latest on rising monetary inflation, and the covid 19 vaccine booster shots.
Inflation and supply chain problems fuel economic fears
CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann reports on the nationwide spike in prices and supply chain problems that are fueling economic fears just before the holidays.
Gottlieb expects post-holiday COVID spikes in regions of U.S.
Dr. Scott Gottlieb says the country "needs to remain vigilant just a little bit longer."
Full transcript of "Face the Nation" on November 14, 2021
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and Governor Jared Polis sat down with Margaret Brennan.
Colorado governor "very frustrated" with COVID booster messaging
Governor Jared Polis says he's "very frustrated" with the "convoluted messaging" on COVID-19 booster shots.
Portugal, the little country that could ... get vaccinated
One of the most vaccinated countries on Earth is now welcoming visitors after having achieved a 98% vaccination rate for its eligible population, a success it achieved by approaching the virus as if going to war.
Dr. Anthony Fauci: "I didn't create political divisiveness"
The director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases talks about political and social media attacks on him and his work, and on the current state of our nation's response to COVID-19: "We are in the middle of a war against a virus."
COVID hospitalizations rise in 20 states
Coronavirus hospitalizations are on the rise in at least 20 states, once again pushing hospitals to the brink. Meanwhile, a federal appeals court put a hold on the Biden administration’s vaccine mandate requiring employees at big companies to be vaccinated or tested weekly. Lilia Luciano has more.
Ben Roethlisberger placed on COVID list, will miss Sunday's game
Roethlisberger recently said on "The Dan Patrick Show" that he is vaccinated, making him eligible to return in week 11.
Analyzing the COVID pandemic 20 months in
COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are rising in several states across the country approximately 20 months into the pandemic. Additionally, three states have made booster shots available to all adults despite CDC officials recommending them for select groups only. CBSN's Lana Zak sits down with Jodie Guest, professor and vice chair in the epidemiology department at the Rollins School of Public Health at Emory University, to discuss the latest COVID-19 developments and what to expect in the months and years to come.
10 New York mass COVID vaccination sites open to children 5-11
So far, more than 50,000 children in the state have received at least one shot since the CDC approved Pfizer's vaccine for the age group, according to the governor's office.
COVID booster shots allowed for all adults in California, Colorado, New Mexico
The three states have some of the nation's highest rates of new infections.
COVID cases surging in several states
Colorado COVID wards are nearing capacity as the state grapples with a surge of cases. CBS News correspondent Mola Lenghi has the story from Aurora, and Carbon Health and St. Mary's regional medical director and family physician Dr. Bayo Curry-Winchell joins CBSN with the latest COVID news.
COVID hospitalizations up in at least 14 states
New cases of COVID-19 are rising in more than 20 states and hospitalizations are up in 14 states. In Colorado, COVID wards are packed. Mola Lenghi has more details.
Treasury Secretary Yellen says labor force woes due to COVID concerns
Janet Yellen sat down with "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan for a look at current work place shortages and supply chain issues nationwide.
Pandemic waste polluting oceans
More than 57 million pounds of personal protective equipment and other COVID-19-related products have polluted the oceans since the start of the pandemic, according to a new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences journal. CBSN's Tanya Rivero spoke with professor Amina Traoré Schartup of the Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California, San Diego to discuss the environmental impact of such widespread waste and what can be done to reduce it.
Court halts Biden's COVID-19 vaccine rule for large businesses
The decision is a victory for a group of states and businesses that say it's an overreach of the president's authority.
Some kids may not be fully vaccinated by holidays
The Pfizer coronavirus vaccine has been available for children between the ages of 5 and 11 for a little more than a week now. However, some children may not be fully vaccinated in time for Thanksgiving. Dr. Andre Campbell joins CBSN's Lana Zak about to discuss what to do if your child has received one or none of their vaccine doses by Thanksgiving and how long COVID-19 might hang around.
Trump unveils "Gold Card" fast-track visas for $1 million
President Trump's "Gold Card" program will be rolled out in the coming weeks, allowing the world's wealthy to apply for fast-track visas — if they pay $1 million or more.
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Who's paying for the White House ballroom and what's in it for them
President Trump has so far raised $200 million for a new White House ballroom from some of the nation's biggest companies.
Trump says U.S. military has struck another alleged drug boat, killing 3
President Trump said Friday the U.S. military has carried out another "lethal kinetic strike" on a boat accused of carrying drugs.
Acting U.S. attorney resigns amid concern he could be fired for not prosecuting NY AG
In April, a Trump ally referred New York Attorney General Letitia James for federal criminal prosecution for alleged mortgage fraud.
Ted Cruz criticizes Trump-appointed FCC chair for urging "action" on Jimmy Kimmel
Republican Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas sharply criticized FCC Chair Brendan Carr for his comments on Jimmy Kimmel, calling them "dangerous as hell" and likening his move to a mafia shakedown.
Trump administration ending legal status of thousands of Syrians in U.S.
The Trump administration is ending the Temporary Protected Status of thousands of immigrants from Syria living in the U.S.
Trump administration to add $100,000 fee for H-1B visas
The Trump administration is targeting a visa widely used by tech companies and other employers to hire foreign workers.
4 Army soldiers believed dead in helicopter crash in Washington state
The four servicemembers were assigned to the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne), the Army said.
Federal judge tosses Trump's lawsuit against NYT, citing excessive length
A federal judge in Florida has thrown out President Trump's defamation lawsuit against The New York Times, citing its excessive length, but gave his attorneys a chance to refile.