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.
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Doctor on COVID variants and vaccines
The number of cases of COVID-19 from new, more infectious variants of the virus are rising rapidly in the U.S., the CDC warns. Dr. Neeta Ogden joins CBSN to discuss the state of the vaccination effort and the most common side effects that sometimes come with the second dose.
Prince Charles and Camilla receive their first COVID vaccines
Prince Charles, the heir to the British throne, tested positive for coronavirus last March.
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.
"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.
U.S. races to ramp up vaccine effort amid shortages
States are holding some of their vaccine doses for those who will need a second dose, while other states are only offering second doses amid a nationwide shortage in supplies. Carter Evans reports.
Health workers give vaccine to stranded drivers
Oregon health workers who got stuck in a snowstorm on their way back from a COVID-19 vaccination event went car to car injecting stranded drivers before several of the doses expired. Norah O'Donnell shares their story.
AstraZeneca COVID vaccine shows promise
A new study from the United Kingdom says a single dose of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine can protect for months — and even more importantly, can slow transmission. Meg Oliver reports.
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.
COVID-19 vaccine rollout gets boost from Walgreens and Uber
The initiative will begin in Chicago, with plans to eventually expand to other cities like Houston, Atlanta and El Paso.
Slow COVID vaccine rollout for senior homes
As millions of Americans get vaccinated against the coronavirus nationwide, one vulnerable population has been largely underserved. CBS News spoke to the executive director of a long-term care facility for seniors in Northern California, which lost 13 of its residents at the beginning of the pandemic. She says getting her residents vaccinated has been challenging and says she has not received any help from the federal vaccination program. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Uber and Walgreens partner on vaccine equity
Only on "CBS This Morning," Walgreens and Uber reveal a new partnership to give people in underserved communities free rides to their vaccine appointments. Walgreens' VP of Pharmacy Rina Shah and Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi discuss how people can get vaccinated at their local Walgreens, and how they plan to reach vulnerable communities.
Top Pfizer scientist on COVID-19 vaccine
Pfizer announced it will supply 200 million doses of its COVID-19 vaccine for the U.S. by the end of May and is aiming to ship 2 billion doses globally this year. The vaccine is over 90% effective according to clinical trials conducted in 2020, but more testing needs to be done to see how well it protects against the new variants. Dr. Phil Dormitzer, who helped develop the vaccine as vice president and chief scientific officer of viral vaccines at Pfizer, joins CBSN to discuss.
Doctors urge pregnant women to get vaccinated
Health experts are saying it is important that pregnant women and women expecting to be pregnant receive COVID-19 vaccines. Dr. Frank Chervenak, chair of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Lenox Hospital in New York City, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.
Facebook widens ban on vaccine misinformation
The platform added a new set of false claims to its list of COVID-19 information that will be removed.
Biden's $1.9 trillion COVID relief plan
President-elect Joe Biden released a comprehensive economic relief bill to help the country dig out of the hard times brought on by the pandemic. CBS News White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero to discuss what's in the bill and when it could pass.
COVID cases and hospitalizations decline in U.S.
The fight against the coronavirus is gaining momentum in the U.S. as hospitalizations and infections continue to fall. As CBS News' Meg Oliver reports, health experts warn the U.S. not out of the woods yet as variants emerge and the Super Bowl threatens to be the next super-spreader event. Dr. Dara Kass, an ER doctor and medical contributor for Yahoo News, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano with the latest developments on the pandemic.
Online scams target Americans seeking vaccine
Law enforcement is warning of a growing number of online scams tied to COVID vaccinations. Scammers are now claiming to have vaccines for sale. Manuel Bojorquez takes a look.
U.S. races to administer vaccines as variant threat grows stronger
A new, more contagious variant of the virus may soon become the dominant strain.
COVID vaccines and concern about variants
South Africa is putting a pause on its rollout of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine after a study there found it was not effective against the variant dominant in the country. Physician and immunotherapy scientist Dr. Leo Nissola joins CBSN to discuss the latest research and the danger as new variants continue to evolve.
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.
Expert on COVID-19 vaccine developments
Vaccination efforts around the world are picking up steam. Meanwhile, Pfizer announced it expects to cut production time for its COVID-19 vaccine by nearly 50%. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer has an update on the worldwide effort, and David Montefiori, a professor and director of Duke University's Laboratory for AIDS Vaccine Research and Development, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss.
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 .
Impeachment could threaten stimulus talks
The second Senate impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump is set to begin tomorrow on Capitol Hill. This comes as President Joe Biden urges Congress to pass his $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package. CBS News Capitol Hill producer Rebecca Kaplan joins CBSN to explain the latest developments.
Senate approves package to end government shutdown, sending to House
The Senate approved a long-sought funding package that would end the government shutdown late Monday, bringing Congress one step closer to ending a 41-day impasse.
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Diddy's prison life: A chapel gig, drug treatment and early disciplinary action
Sean "Diddy" Combs was disciplined just days into his sentence at a federal prison, an internal prison document obtained by CBS News shows.
Shutdown deal leaves many Dems furious, with little to show on health care
The decision by eight Democratic senators to embrace a deal to end the government shutdown has infuriated many members of the party.
Airlines cancel thousands more flights in U.S. over government shutdown
The FAA wants airlines to increase cancellations at 40 of the country's busiest airports to 6% by Tuesday and ultimately ramp up to 10% by Friday.
Sanders calls deal to end government shutdown a "disaster"
Sen. Bernie Sanders told CBS News he's "very disappointed" by the bill to end the government shutdown, calling a planned vote on health insurance subsidies "meaningless."
High-profile Jan. 6 defendant facing charges of kidnapping, sexual assault
John Banuelos' case was unique among Capitol riot prosecutions because he was the only defendant accused of pulling and firing a gun while on Capitol grounds.
Army gynecologist accused in lawsuit of secretly taking videos of patients
The lawsuit filed Monday against Army Maj. Blaine McGraw involves a woman at Fort Hood, but it also includes allegations from years earlier in Hawaii.
Trump floats sending Americans $2,000 tariff rebate checks
President Trump on Sunday floated the idea of tapping his administration's tariff revenue to send checks to most Americans.
Johnson urges House members to return "right now" for shutdown vote, citing air delays
"You need to begin right now returning to the Hill," House Speaker Mike Johnson told House members on Monday, ahead of a potential