U.S. COVID cases rise ahead of holidays
COVID-19 cases are on the rise in the U.S. ahead of the holidays. Emergency medicine physician Dr. Hilary Fairbrother joins CBSN's Lana Zak for more.
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Pfizer booster may get OK for all U.S. adults
The Food and Drug Administration is expected to authorize Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine booster shot for all adults in the U.S. as soon as this week. Pfizer is also seeking emergency-use authorization for its COVID antiviral pill. CBS News correspondent Laura Podesta joins CBSN AM to discuss.
Pfizer's COVID pill and booster eligibility
The FDA and CDC could expand eligibility of the Pfizer booster shot as early as this week. The drugmaker is also seeking emergency use authorization for its COVID-19 antiviral pill, Paxlovid. CBS News' Naomi Ruchim reports, and then Dr. William Schaffner, professor of infectious diseases at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero to discuss the latest progress in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic.
Mother goes from QAnon believer to vaccine advocate
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Concern grows over kids with long-haul COVID
The CDC is estimating about 900,000 kids between 5 and 11 have received their first dose of the COVID vaccine. It comes as there is growing concern about the lasting effects some children who contract COVID are facing. Meg Oliver took a look at children facing long-hauler symptoms.
Human trials to begin for Alzheimer's nasal vaccine
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First human trial for an Alzheimer's nasal vaccine to begin
Sixteen participants will receive two doses of the vaccine one week apart.
Pfizer seeks authorization for antiviral COVID pill
Pfizer is requesting FDA authorization of its antiviral COVID-19 pill. The company's study found it is nearly 90% effective in cutting hospitalizations and deaths from the virus. Meanwhile, at least 20 states are experiencing upticks in infections. Infectious disease physician at the University of Michigan Dr. Payal Patel joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss the latest pandemic news.
Doctor on vaccinating kids before holidays
Nearly 59% of Americans are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Now the focus is on getting children inoculated, something Dr. Anthony Fauci says is vital if families want to feel good about gathering for the holidays. Dr. Dyan Hes, the founder of Gramercy Pediatrics in New York City, joins CBSN to discuss.
COVID cases on the rise ahead of Thanksgiving
The CDC reports over 1 million children ages 5 to 11 have received the first dose of Pfizer's pediatric vaccine. This comes as several states and New York City begin expanding booster eligibility to all adults. Director of vaccine research at Cincinnati Children's Hospital, Dr. Robert Frenck, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano with a look at the day's pandemic news.
20 states see rise in COVID-19 cases
Coronavirus hospitalizations are on the rise in at least 20 states, and a federal appeals court put a hold on the Biden administration's vaccine mandate requiring employees at big companies to be vaccinated or tested weekly. CBS News correspondent Laura Podesta reports for CBSN AM from New York.
COVID hospitalizations on the rise
Three states are allowing coronavirus booster shots for all adults, even though federal health officials recommend limiting shots to those patients considered most at risk. California, Colorado and New Mexico have some of the nation's highest rates of new COVID-19 infections. As the number of COVID-19 cases continues to rise in some areas, federal health officials fear a winter surge, as more people move their activities indoors. Michael George has the latest.
Colorado governor "very frustrated" with COVID booster messaging
Governor Jared Polis says he's "very frustrated" with the "convoluted messaging" on COVID-19 booster shots.
Analyzing the COVID pandemic 20 months in
COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are rising in several states across the country approximately 20 months into the pandemic. Additionally, three states have made booster shots available to all adults despite CDC officials recommending them for select groups only. CBSN's Lana Zak sits down with Jodie Guest, professor and vice chair in the epidemiology department at the Rollins School of Public Health at Emory University, to discuss the latest COVID-19 developments and what to expect in the months and years to come.
COVID cases surging in several states
Colorado COVID wards are nearing capacity as the state grapples with a surge of cases. CBS News correspondent Mola Lenghi has the story from Aurora, and Carbon Health and St. Mary's regional medical director and family physician Dr. Bayo Curry-Winchell joins CBSN with the latest COVID news.
Court halts Biden's COVID-19 vaccine rule for large businesses
The decision is a victory for a group of states and businesses that say it's an overreach of the president's authority.
Doctor on COVID-19 booster shots
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.
Why aren't more pregnant women of color getting vaccinated?
"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.
Ten states sue over COVID vaccine requirements for health care workers
The states warn the requirement will exacerbate shortages of health care workers, especially in rural areas.
900,000 kids receive first Pfizer vaccine dose
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.
High risk of measles outbreak after 22 million babies missed vaccine in 2020
The CDC and WHO are warning that there is an increased risk of a measles outbreak.
Pfizer asks FDA to allow boosters for all adults
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.
Matthew McConaughey says he opposes vaccine mandates for kids
"I still want to find out more information," said McConaughey, who has children between the ages of 8 to 13.
Pfizer asks FDA to expand booster eligibility
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.
COVID cases spike across Europe
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.
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