White House vows to boost monkeypox vaccines
Federal officials say they are boosting the supply of monkeypox vaccines amid a surge of new cases. Tanya Rivero has more.
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Biden administration steps up monkeypox response
The Biden administration is stepping up its response to monkeypox, announcing Thursday that it will make an additional 1.8 million vaccine doses available next week. Dr. Denis Nash, a distinguished professor of epidemiology at the CUNY Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy, discusses the latest on the outbreak.
Biden promises 1.8M more monkeypox vaccine doses
The White House says an additional 1.8 million doses of the monkeypox vaccine will be available starting Monday as the U.S. passed 13,000 cases. Tanya Rivero has the latest.
U.S. monkeypox cases pass 14,000-mark as Biden promises more vaccine doses
Cases are up over 30% from just a week ago.
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Polio detected in New York City
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Polio detected in New York City wastewater
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U.S. moves to stretch out monkeypox vaccine supply
The Food and Drug Administration has greenlit the Biden administration's plan to stretch out its limited supply of monkeypox vaccine by allowing shots that use only one-fifth of the usual dose.
U.S. will stretch monkeypox vaccine supply with smaller doses
Health officials are citing research suggesting that the reduced amount is about as effective.
Over 7,000 Monkeypox cases reported in U.S.
With cases of monkeypox rising across the U.S., the White House deemed the outbreak a public health emergency. CBS News medical contributor Dr. David Agus answers questions regarding the current state of the monkeypox virus.
CDC to ease school COVID-19 recommendations
Federal health officials are preparing to unveil some new thinking on COVID-19 and specifically how schools across the country should respond to potential student infections. The new guidelines appear in some cases to relax several recommended past practices. Nancy Chen has more.
CDC expected to ease COVID guidance for schools
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is expected to ease its COVID-19 guidelines in the coming days, particularly for schools. Nancy Chen has the details.
U.S. declares monkeypox public health emergency
The Biden administration has declared a public health emergency amid calls to take more aggressive action to fight the nation's monkeypox outbreak. Cases are increasing amid a dire shortage of the monkeypox vaccine. Nikki Battiste has the latest.
Frustration grows over monkeypox vaccine supply
People are lining up for monkeypox vaccines as health officials in San Francisco warn they could soon run out of supply. California declared a state of emergency, joining New York and Illinois. Nikki Battiste takes a look.
Monkeypox outbreak expands in U.S.
As the monkeypox virus quickly spreads in the United States, President Biden has appointed a White House coordinator to oversee the response. Daily cases are doubling roughly every week, and have surpassed 6,300 total across 48 states. Dr. Michael Osterholm, the director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, joins “CBS Mornings” to discuss.
CDC warns of more contagious sub-variant
Health officials are warning Americans to continue to take caution against COVID-19. Lenny Bernstein, a health reporter for The Washington Post, discusses the concerns over a sub-variant called BA.2.
Marking 2 years since the emergence of COVID
Two years have passed since COVID-19 emerged in the United States, compelling officials to close the doors of the U.S. Capitol building. Dr. Ayman El-Mohandes, the dean of the City University of New York Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy, reflects on the past two years with CBS News' Lana Zak. Together they talk about subjects including what he's learned about the virus and its impact on Americans, vaccine hesitancy and the importance of getting children vaccinated.
U.S. facing monkeypox vaccine shortage
As the monkeypox outbreak in the U.S. continues to spread, demand for the vaccine is outpacing supply. According to a Washington Post article, no more shots are scheduled to arrive until October at the earliest, putting tens of thousands of high-risk men at risk. National reporter Dan Diamond authored that piece and joins CBS News' Lana Zak to discuss.
Jury selection starting in Kristin Smart case
A father and son will stand trial for the death of Kristin Smart -- a California college student who vanished in 1996 after a fraternity party. Prosecutors say Paul Flores raped and killed Smart and his father helped dispose of her body. Regulators are set to vote on Pfizer’s COVID vaccine for kids under five. The FDA says it appears safe and effective. And “A Strange Loop” took home best musical at the 75th Tony Awards.
2 police officers shot dead in L.A. County
Two Southern California police officers have been shot and killed. The El Monte officers were investigating a possible stabbing at a motel. The suspect also died at the scene. FDA advisers are recommending that the agency authorize Moderna's COVID vaccine for kids 6 to 17. And Russia has extended WNBA star Brittney Griner's detention until at least July 2.
FDA OK seen for kids’ Pfizer COVID booster
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Manchin, Schumer reach deal on health, energy
Sen. Joe Manchin and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer say they've reached a deal on health care, energy and tax legislation, with a vote expected next week. After weeks of delays and growing criticism against the federal government, health officials say about 800,000 doses of the monkeypox vaccine will soon be available to go to hard-hit areas. And they've been doing it for a while, and now, “Jeopardy!” says Mayim Bialik and Ken Jennings will split hosting duties for good.
White House moves to curb monkeypox threat
The administration plans to send out nearly 300,00 monkeypox vaccines, initially focusing on those most at-risk. An FDA panel of experts backed a new mix for the COVID vaccine for fall targeting that targets the Omicron variant. And carbon monoxide is being blamed for the deaths of three U.S. tourists at a Bahamas resort last month.
Zelenskyy visits kids in Kyiv hospital
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy handed out presents to injured children at a hospital in the capital, Kyiv. The U.S. Transportation Security Administration says a loaded gun was found in North Carolina Rep. Madison Cawthorn’s carry-on bag at Charlotte’s airport. And defending champ Novak Djokovic will be allowed to play at Wimbledon without a COVID vaccination. The shots aren’t required to enter Britain.
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