U.K. says vaccine upgrades coming as 4,000 COVID variants circulate
The U.K.'s vaccine deployment minister says current vaccines should help control variants, but all vaccine makers are "looking at how they can improve" formulas.
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Oxford: Vaccine could curb not only illness, but spread of COVID-19
Oxford/AstraZeneca trial data is first to suggest a vaccine prevents asymptomatic infection, which the U.K.'s leader calls an "absolutely superb" development.
Florida officials conducting audit after COVID vaccine spoiled
The audit will require a full accounting of equipment and procedures after 1,160 doses were apparently left in a refrigerator that had been turned off.
Oxford vaccine may curb spread of COVID-19
New data from the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine show that it appears to help stop transmission of the virus, in addition to preventing people from getting sick. Dr. Rashmi Jain, a pediatrician and founder of babiesmd.com, joined CBSN with the latest on vaccination efforts.
Former FEMA leader on COVID vaccine rollout
The Federal Emergency Management Agency is asking the Pentagon to ready as many as 10,000 troops to support nationwide vaccine efforts. Former FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero to discuss what needs to be done to speed up vaccinations around the country.
LA races to vaccinate the underserved
Language barriers, lack of internet access and guidance within minority communities has kept some of Los Angeles' most vulnerable from receiving COVID-19 vaccines. David Begnaud reports on the relentless efforts of one South Los Angeles hospital to direct every available vial to their own underserved community.
White House ramps up vaccine rollout
The White House says it will start sending vaccines directly to U.S. pharmacies. Meanwhile, congressional Democrats may try to push through stimulus measures without the support of Republicans. Debra Alfarone joins CBSN AM with the latest virus-related developments from Washington.
Scientists track COVID-19 variant mutations
As the United Kingdom surpasses 108,000 COVID-19 deaths, a new mutation is emerging in the variant first detected in the country. Scientists are mapping the genetic code as concerns rise that evolution could make the variant more resistant to vaccines. CBS News foreign correspondent Roxana Saberi joins CBSN AM with the latest.
Deadly storm pummels East Coast with heavy snow
A major winter storm has buried the East Coast in snow, causing hundreds of vehicle accidents, more than 1,600 flight cancellations and shutting down vaccination sites. Mola Lenghi takes a look.
Senator Manchin on COVID-19 relief package
West Virginia Democratic Senator Joe Manchin joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss advancing a Democratic resolution that paves the way for President Biden's $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package
Biden administration ramps up vaccine distribution
Vaccine shipments are coming to U.S. pharmacies after the Biden administration announced it would be ramping up its distribution efforts amid growing concerns about new COVID-19 strains. Dr. Neeta Ogden, an internal medicine specialist and immunologist, joins CBSN to discuss the latest on the pandemic.
U.K.'s COVID variant hunters warn U.S. mutations could be widespread
Britain leads the world in tracking down new strains of the disease, and scientists keep finding worrying new mutations — but at least they're finding them.
Turkey banking on a Chinese vaccine in its battle against COVID-19
Mixed trial results have left doubt over the efficacy of China's "CoronaVac" vaccine, but while Turks have low trust, they also have no options.
Turkey's COVID fight relying on Chinese vaccine
Turkey has launched its mass-vaccination drive, focusing first on health workers, but as CBS News producer Pinar Sevinclidir reports, confidence in the only vaccine available in the country, a Chinese product, is low after mixed trial results.
Vaccine hesitancy among health care workers
Roughly one-third of people who work in healthcare settings want to “wait and see” before getting a COVID-19 vaccine. Adriana Diaz visits a Chicago hospital where 73% of the staff has declined the vaccine to find out why they’re so hesitant.
U.S. vaccination efforts pick up speed
The race to vaccinate millions of Americans is picking up speed, but more contagious variants continue to spread in at least 35 states. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca reports, and Dr. Dara Kass, an ER doctor and medical contributor for Yahoo News, joins CBSN to discuss the growing threat of mutations.
Book club plots to vaccinate community
Members of the Fabulous Ladies Book Club are on their way to vaccinating 2,300 people in their town.
Book club takes on vaccinating community
The women of the Fabulous Ladies Book Club are focused on a different plot during the coronavirus pandemic: vaccinating their community. The group spoke with Norah O'Donnell about its efforts.
COVID-19 vaccines to roll out to pharmacies
New COVID-19 cases have finally started to decline in the United States, but concerns a rising over more contagious variants. Dr. Robert Glatter, an emergency physician at Lenox Hill Hospital, joined CBSN's Tanya Rivero to discuss what the U.S. needs to do to get the pandemic under control.
Biden administration partnering with pharmacies on COVID-19 vaccinations
Vaccine will be delivered directly to retail pharmacies, beginning with 6,500 pharmacies and eventually including 40,000 locations nationwide.
U.S. sees record COVID-19 deaths in January
The United States suffered more deaths from the coronavirus in January than any other month during the pandemic, with over 95,000 lives lost. And health experts are concerned about the spread of several new, more transmissible virus variants. John Moore, a professor of microbiology and immunology at Weill Cornell Medical College in New York, joins CBSN to discuss the latest on the pandemic.
Peer-reviewed study finds Russia's COVID vaccine is 91.6% effective
Some experts say The Lancet study, based on data from a large-scale human trial in Moscow, should end skepticism over the vaccine.
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.
Use of force against protesters keeps violating policy, former agent says
Use of force by federal agents has become a focus of legal disputes as the Trump administration contends the tactics are necessary.
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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.
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.
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Gregory Bovino and Border Patrol agents plan to leave Chicago area, sources say
Some Border Patrol agents could soon leave the Chicago area, after taking a leading role in the Trump administration's controversial immigration operations in the nation's third-largest city, officials told CBS News.
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.
"They don't return home": U.S. cities failing to curb traffic deaths
Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Houston reported more traffic fatalities than homicides last year.