Transcript: FedEx CEO Fred Smith on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with FedEx chairman and CEO Fred Smith that aired Sunday, November 7, 2021, on "Face the Nation."
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Transcript: Dr. Scott Gottlieb on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb on Sunday, November 7, 2021.
Federal court freezes COVID vaccine mandate
A federal court in Louisiana put a halt to the Biden administration's mandate requiring millions of workers get COVID-19 vaccinations, or face weekly testing. Meanwhile, the U.S. vaccination rate hovers at nearly 68% with cases spiking in some western states. Michael George reports.
The push to get kids vaccinated against COVID
The Food and Drug Administration authorized a smaller dose of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11 on Tuesday. By Wednesday morning, parents were lining up to get their kids vaccinated. While some are choosing to wait, many parents are relieved they can finally give their kids some protection from COVID. Michael George reports.
Pfizer COVID pill 89% effective in preventing hospitalizations, death
Pfizer says results from its preliminary drug trial are "extraordinary." CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti reports on one man's urgent call for Americans to get vaccinated and wear masks. Then, ER physician and Harvard professor Dr. Ali Raja joins CBSN's Lana Zak for the latest on COVID-19.
COVID's impact on immunocompromised adults
Colin Powell died of complications from COVID-19 while he was fighting a rare blood cancer and Parkinson's disease. Jonathan Viglotti shares the story of a man who knows all about the struggles of trying to survive the pandemic with weakened immunity.
U.S. added 531,000 jobs in October
The U.S. has added 531,000 jobs to the economy last month and the unemployment rate dropped to 4.6%. These numbers were higher than anticipated and appear to indicate the economy is bouncing back from the pandemic. Barclays chief U.S. economist Michael Gapen joins CBSN to discuss the status of the economy.
Doctor on COVID antiviral pills and vaccines
Pfizer and Merck have both developed antiviral pills that could help reduce the risk of hospitalization or death from COVID-19. Dr. Giridar Malyah, senior policy officer at the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, joins CBSN to discuss the latest on the coronavirus pandemic.
Louisiana mom goes from QAnon believer to vaccine advocate
Ella Conrad's mom started listening to doctors and following the science — going from a QAnon follower to a vaccine advocate for her state.
Deal scrapped between feds and firm behind J&J COVID vaccine mix-up
Emergent BioSolutions says it will continue making COVID-19 vaccine for Johnson & Johnson under a separate deal.
HPV vaccine cuts cervical cancer rate by 87%
The rate of cervical cancer was 87% lower in women who were vaccinated against HPV between the ages of 12 and 13 compared to an unvaccinated group, according to a new study. Dr. Jon LaPook has more.
Details of vaccine mandate for big companies
The White House has released more details of the COVID-19 vaccine mandate for large companies. Skyler Henry reports from the Washington, and CBS News reporter Alexander Tin joined "Red and Blue" to discuss the requirement and other headlines in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic.
Families line up for kids COVID vaccines
Thousands of kids nationwide got their COVID vaccine on Wednesday, the first day it was available to them. The mini Pfizer dose, approved late Tuesday by the CDC, is expected to prevent around 600,000 new cases by next March. Janet Shamlian reports.
CDC allows expansion of boosters, mixing shots
The CDC authorized the expansion of booster shots to certain Moderna and Johnson & Johnson recipients Thursday, while also allowing eligible Americans to get a different booster than the initial shot they received months ago. Meg Oliver reports on the updated guidelines for nearly 100 million people now eligible for an extra dose of protection against the coronavirus.
FDA advisers back J&J booster shot
A Food and Drug Administration advisory panel voted to endorse booster shots for Americans with Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine. The recommendation came a day after the committee approved a third dose of Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine for seniors and high-risk adults. Michael George has the latest.
HPV vaccines slash cervical cancer rates up to 87%, study finds
If more people get HPV vaccines and regular screenings, "cervical cancer will become a rare disease," one of the study's authors says.
White House implementing business vaccine mandate and testing rules
Employers have to choose either full vaccination or weekly testing for their employees within 30 days and implement the mandate within 60 days.
Pediatrician on COVID vaccine rollout for kids
Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for children is now available for kids ages 5 to 11. President Biden is calling the move "a turning point in our battle against COVID-19." Dr. Dyan Hes, the founder of Gramercy Pediatrics in New York City, joins CBSN to discuss how her practice is handling the rollout.
Children receive first shots of COVID vaccine
Every school-age child in the U.S. is now eligible for COVID-19 shots after Pfizer's mini dose received the green light from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Janet Shamlian takes a look.
Children begin receiving Pfizer COVID vaccine
The CDC unanimously recommended Pfizer's low dose COVID-19 vaccine for kids ages 5 to 11. Drugstores like CVS and Walgreens are already setting up appointments, but some parents are hesitant about getting their kids vaccinated. Family medicine physician and CEO of CFP Physicians Group Dr. Adrian Burrowes joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss.
Aaron Rodgers tests positive for COVID
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is sidelined after testing positive for COVID-19. There are questions about whether he violated the NFL's COVID protocols. Vladimir Duthiers reports.
Doctor discusses Pfizer's COVID vaccine for kids
Children ages 5 to 11 are now eligible for a lower-dose version of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine, after the CDC issued its recommendation on Tuesday. Dr. Julie Morita, the executive vice president of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, joined CBSN to discuss the latest coronavirus headlines.
Doctor's advice on COVID vaccine for kids
Roughly 28 million grade-school age children are now eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. The CDC recommended the low-dose version of Pfizer’s vaccine for kids between the ages of 5 and 11. Dr. Rashmi Jain, a concierge pediatrician and founder of BabiesMD.com, joins CBSN to discuss the recommendation.
City workers protest vaccine mandates
Tensions are rising across the country over vaccine mandates as unvaccinated workers face deadlines to get their shots. Michael George reports from New York.
Russia continues to see daily COVID deaths set new records
As mistrust of the vaccines and the government fuel a seemingly ceaseless rise in both fatalities and cases, the Kremlin is leaving the big decisions to regional leaders.
Details emerge about Charlie Kirk shooting suspect. Here's what we know.
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed on Wednesday while speaking an event at Utah Valley University.
Judge says U.S. trying to circumvent legal protections with deportations to Ghana
Earlier this month, the U.S. deported a group of non-Ghanaian nationals to Ghana, including deportees from Gambia and Nigeria.
"No Other Land" director says his West Bank home was raided by Israeli soldiers
"No Other Land" director Basel Adra said Israeli soldiers raided conducted a raid at his West Bank home on Saturday, searching for him and going through his wife's phone.
White House requests $58 million to increase security for executive, judicial branches
A White House official confirmed the extra funds would be directed to the U.S. Marshals Service and would also include enhanced protection for Supreme Court justices.
Trump calls on NATO countries to stop buying Russian oil to end Ukraine war
Mr. Trump said that NATO's commitment to winning the war in Ukraine "has been far less than 100%."
California legislature votes to phase out "forever chemicals" in cookware
California lawmakers voted to phase out a group of chemicals known as PFAS, which are often called "forever chemicals," in cookware.
Venezuela accuses U.S. of seizing fishing boat in Caribbean amid standoff
Venezuela's foreign ministry said nine fishermen were "illegally and hostilely" detained on Friday by the USS Jason Dunham.
Romania scrambles fighter jets after reporting drone incursion
Romania's defense ministry said Saturday that the country's airspace had been breached by a drone during a Russian attack on infrastructure in neighboring Ukraine.
Afghanistan and U.S. envoys reach agreement on a prisoner swap, Taliban claims
No information was provided on how many people are being held in each country, who they are or why they were imprisoned.