COVID-19 vaccine advances to final testing phase
One of the more promising potential coronavirus vaccines is one being developed by Moderna, a company based in Massachusetts. Carter Evans reports.
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Glass vial shortage could delay COVID-19 vaccine
Even if a coronavirus vaccine is proven safe and effective, there are concerns that a global shortage of glass for vaccine vials could delay mass production. Imtiaz Tyab reports for the CBS News series "Racing to a Cure."
Novavax gets $1.6 billion to develop 100 million vaccine doses
The U.S. government will pay Novavax $1.6 billion to develop a coronavirus vaccine as part of its Operation Warp Speed program. The goal is to produce 100 million doses by early 2021, but the vaccine is still undergoing trials and there's no guarantee it will work. Dr. Jon LaPook has the details in our "Racing to a Cure" series.
Synthetic vaccine may be easier to mass produce
There is encouraging news on a new type of coronavirus vaccine being developed in Britain. If effective, the vaccine could potentially be cheaper and easier to mass produce than others. Roxana Saberi reports.
Coronavirus vaccine tests begin in South Africa
Human trials for a promising coronavirus vaccine entered a new phase in South Africa Wednesday. Oxford scientists began the trials on volunteers in the country where cases are surging. Deborah Patta reports.
Russia bringing back COVID shutdown amid record daily deaths
While vaccines are readily available, uptake has remained stubbornly low amid widespread mistrust. Now the Kremlin is ordering all businesses to close in a bid to gain control.
7/16: Red and Blue
Shakeups at Trump's reelection campaign; Twitter investigating massive hack on prominent accounts
Race for a COVID-19 vaccine
Researchers continue to work toward a coronavirus vaccine, in hopes to put an end to the pandemic. And, as Meg Oliver reports, we could see human trials as early as August.
COVID-19 fears grow as winter approaches
Large outdoor crowds might not be as dangerous for COVID-19 infection as once feared, if safety precautions are taken. But as colder months approach, people will be heading inside, sparking fears of more cases. Dr. Christine Petersen, the director of the Center for Emerging Infectious Diseases at the University of Iowa College of Public Health, joined CBSN to discuss coronavirus precautions.
Southern states emerge as COVID-19 hot spots
New research suggests that 6-feet of social distancing may not be enough to prevent the coronavirus. There is also a shortage of glass vials that may slow down the production of the vaccine as coronavirus cases continue to increase in America. Omar Villafranca reports.
COVID-19 vaccine shows promise
Researchers at Harvard Medical School say there are promising new results that suggest a vaccine will be effective against COVID-19. Their study involved monkeys, but human trials will soon follow. Meg Oliver has the latest in the CBS News series "Racing to a Cure."
Trump defends taking hydroxychloroquine
President Trump will continue to take hydroxychloroquine after the FDA has warned it is not safe or effective for treating COVID-19. Weijia Jiang reports.
China accused of trying to hack virus research
FBI and federal cyber-security agents are warning that hackers linked to the Chinese government are trying to steal coronavirus-related research from U.S. companies and universities. Both the U.S. and China are frantically trying to develop a vaccine. Jeff Pegues reports.
Americans struggle during financial fallout
Millions of unemployed Americans are relying on their unemployment checks to pay their rent and to feed their family, but many are concerned about their finances when the unemployment checks stop in July. Mark Strassmann reports.
Europe lifts strict coronavirus restrictions
Europe is lifting strict coronavirus lockdowns despite having a higher coronavirus death rate than the U.S. Sweden stands as the one country that never imposed a shutdown. Charlie D'Agata reports.
Coronavirus vaccine trials underway
The Federal Drug Administration is moving fast on a potential coronavirus vaccine developed by drugmaker Moderna with the help of the National Institutes of Health. Dr. Jon LaPook has the details in CBS News' series "Racing to a Cure."
California reopens amid pandemic
California Governor Gavin Newsom has issued new guidelines to partially reopen the world's fifth largest economy, but tensions continue to rise as L.A. County will continue enforcing a stay-at-home order until July. Jamie Yuccas has the latest.
Dr. Fauci warns of reopening U.S. too soon
The nation's top public health experts, including Dr. Anthony Fauci, are warning against reopening the U.S. economy quickly as some states grapple with containing the virus. Nancy Cordes reports.
Vaccine research doctor removed from job
Dr. Rick Bright, the scientist in charge of the search for a coronavirus vaccine, is blowing the whistle and calling for an investigation. He says he was fired from his job after he refused to push for "on demand" access to a drug praised by President Trump as a miracle treatment. Paula Reid reports.
In-N-Out Burger shuts in San Francisco over vaccine dispute
"We refuse to become the vaccination police for any government," an official for the burger chain said.
Doctors study possible virus treatment touted by Trump
Doctors are studying a possible coronavirus treatment touted by President Trump. Dr. Jon LaPook reports on "Racing to a Cure."
Study tests turberculosis vaccine against virus
A century-old vaccine used to treat tuberculosis, known as the BCG vaccine, is showing promise in treating coronavirus symptoms. In CBS News' latest installment of "Racing to a Cure," researchers say it might also lessen the severity of coronavirus by boosting the body's ability to fight off the infection before it gets worse. Debora Patta reports.
Antibody testing could help Italy's economy rebound
With Italy's economy under threat of collapse, the government says it's working on solutions to getting people back to work. In CBS News' latest installment of "Racing to a Cure," Chris Livesay shows us how they are using antibody tests to get things back to normal.
General Motors ramping up ventilator production
General Motors, with the help of Ventec Life Systems, has begun producing ventilators to help in the fight against coronavirus. Mary Barra, the CEO of GM, and Chris Kiple, CEO of Ventec Life Systems, discussed their ongoing efforts with "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell.
Blood plasma of recovered patients used in trial treatments
Researchers are testing a blood therapy treatment that's been used since the Spanish flu. It's being used to treat some of the most severe cases of COVID-19. In CBS News' new series, "Racing to a Cure," Meg Oliver reports on how the treatment is providing new hope.
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.
Colorado school shooter had account on "violent gore" site, ADL says
Desmond Holly and several school shooters in the past year were active on the same website, the ADL says.
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.