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Dr. Ron Elfenbein, an emergency room doctor and the medical director and owner of FirstCall Medical Center, joins CBSN to discuss why it's not yet clear if all vaccinated adults need booster shots, and the risks this winter for people who are still unvaccinated.
"The bulk of the evidence at that time did not support this policy proposal," Anne Schuchat, a former CDC deputy director, told congressional investigators.
"I don't see why two-thirds should lose their freedom because one-third is dithering," Chancellor Alexander Schallenberg said.
A recent study found that COVID affects one in seven children months after they were infected.
There are growing concerns about the long-term impacts of COVID-19 on children. Some are still struggling with symptoms months after infection. Meg Oliver takes a look.
Some NBA legends are traveling overseas to visit with U.S. troops in honor of Veterans Day. Seven-time all-star and hall-of-famer Tracy McGrady stopped at the Al Udeid Air Base in Doha, Qatar, as part of the trip, and he joined CBSN's Tanya Rivero to talk about it.
A federal judge ordered a halt to a ban on mask mandates in Texas, saying that it discriminated against students with disabilities. Mireya Villarreal has more.
Judge said Governor Greg Abbott's ban violated a federal law protecting disabled students' access to public education. Texas AG Ken Paxton indicated the state is mulling an appeal.
The coronavirus pandemic has caused a boom in plastic waste and much of it has ended up in the oceans. A new study reveals just how much damage is done by discarded PPE and other waste from the COVID crisis. CBS News' Ian Lee reports from London.
"I think COVID has just ripped the Band-Aid off of all of this, or multiple Band-Aids off of these disparities," said Dr. Javaka Moore.
A federal judge halted Texas Governor Greg Abbott's executive order banning mask mandates in schools. Meanwhile, 10 states are suing the Biden administration to block vaccine regulation for health care workers, and Pfizer has asked the Food and Drug Administration for approval of its COVID-19 vaccine booster shot for all U.S. adults. Dr. Leo Nissola, the chief scientific officer at First Bio Research and an immunotherapy scientist, joined CBSN to discuss the latest coronavirus headlines.
The states warn the requirement will exacerbate shortages of health care workers, especially in rural areas.
The White House says hundreds of thousands of children aged 5 to 11 have already received their first shot of Pfizer's low dose coronavirus vaccine. CBS News correspondent Michael George reports on the latest from New York City. Then, Dr. Mark Kline, physician-in-chief at Children's Hospital New Orleans, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss.
President Biden is heading to Baltimore on Wednesday to tout the passage of the bipartisan $1 trillion infrastructure bill and its benefits. Meanwhile, new numbers show consumer prices continue to soar as inflation shows no signs of slowing down. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joins CBSN with the latest on the Biden administration.
U.S. inflation soared in October. The Consumer Price Index climbed 0.9% last month, marking a 6.2% increase in prices since the same time last year. Diane Swonk, chief economist at Grant Thornton, joins CBSN to discuss what this increase and the drop in first-time unemployment claims mean for the state of the economic recovery.
Pfizer is asking the FDA to authorize use of its COVID-19 booster shot for all U.S. adults age 18 and over. Meanwhile, the vaccine rollout of the lower-dose Pfizer vaccine for kids ages 5 to 11 is underway. Dr. Susannah Hills, a pediatric airway surgeon, joined CBSN to discuss the latest coronavirus headlines.
Pfizer submitted a request Tuesday to amend the FDA emergency use authorization for a booster dose of its COVID-19 vaccine to include all individuals 18 and older. U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the latest on booster shots and vaccines for kids ages 5 to 11.
"I still want to find out more information," said McConaughey, who has children between the ages of 8 to 13.
"One of our players that was vaccinated, he had to go to the ER last night because of COVID," Zimmer said. "It's serious stuff."
Ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday, Murthy recommended that vaccinated families who will be gathering indoors with unvaccinated people take some precautions.
Pfizer has asked the FDA to authorize its COVID-19 vaccine booster shots for Americans 18 and older. As CBS News' Nikki Battiste reports, a third dose has only been authorized for those who are 65 and older or at high risk for the virus. Then, Dr. Angela Myers, director of the infectious diseases division at Children's Mercy Kansas City, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss the latest on the pandemic.
Thanksgiving travel will be close to pre-pandemic levels, AAA estimated. Carter Evans has more on what to expect for the holiday weekend.
Health officials in Europe are sounding the alarm about a surge in COVID-19 cases. In the final weeks of October, nearly 60% of the world's new cases were reported in Europe. Charlie D'Agata reports.
Millions of travelers are expected to hit the road and skies over the Thanksgiving holiday next week. This as families reunite after months of separation. Errol Barnett reports.
Pfizer asked the FDA to authorize booster doses of its COVID-19 vaccine for all adults, ages 18 and older. Right now, it's only authorized for seniors and high-risk adults. Nikki Battiste has the latest.
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.
President Trump has so far raised $200 million for a new White House ballroom from some of the nation's biggest companies.
President Trump said Friday the U.S. military has carried out another "lethal kinetic strike" on a boat accused of carrying drugs.
In April, a Trump ally referred New York Attorney General Letitia James for federal criminal prosecution for alleged mortgage fraud.
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.
The Trump administration is ending the Temporary Protected Status of thousands of immigrants from Syria living in the U.S.
Early in-person voting began Friday in Virginia's gubernatorial election, with Democrat Abigail Spanberger and Republican Winsome Earle-Sears making their case to voters.
The Trump administration is targeting a visa widely used by tech companies and other employers to hire foreign workers.
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.