What the FDA's Pfizer booster decision means
Amid confusion about whether COVID-19 booster shots are necessary, Dr. Jon LaPook explains what the FDA’s decision on the Pfizer booster shot means and who should be getting them.
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FDA hampers Biden’s COVID booster plan
Prior to the FDA's announcement Friday that a COVID-19 booster shot is only recommended for some Americans, President Biden planned to begin offering booster shots to the general public as soon as next week. Nancy Cordes has more on how Mr. Biden has softened his position.
FDA advisers endorse Pfizer booster shots for elderly, high-risk Americans
The panel had initially rejected by a majority vote over Pfizer's request for full approval of a booster.
National Zoo big cats test presumptively positive for COVID-19
Final test results are expected in upcoming days.
Demand for COVID vaccines outpacing supply
As the number of COVID-19 infections continues to climb, there's a nationwide scramble for more vaccines. This comes as there's new concern over the contagious variant of the virus which has now been detected in at least 22 states. Tom Hanson reports.
COVID-19 vaccine approved in the U.S.
A major moment: Dr. David Agus joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to discuss the first COVID-19 vaccine approved in the U.S. and the next steps forward.
Rich nations hold majority of vaccine: report
As the ambitious COVID-19 vaccine rollout in the U.S. moves slower than expected, many Americans will have to wait months to be vaccinated – but the wait could be years in poorer nations. A few rich countries, including the U.S. and Canada, have 14% of the world's population, but control 53% of the vaccine supply. Elizabeth Palmer has that part of the story.
Panel backs Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccine
A panel of experts with the Food and Drug Administration recommended the COVID-19 vaccine from Johnson & Johnson for emergency use authorization. Nearly 4 million shots could be shipped out as soon as Sunday. The new shipment comes with fresh warnings from top health officials who say that states should not start relaxing restrictions. Michael George reports.
U.S. reports deadliest week of pandemic
The U.S. has reported its deadliest week yet in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic. More than 3,200 people died from COVID-19 each day this week, while far fewer Americans have been vaccinated than what health experts had predicted in December. CBS News correspondent Michael George has the details.
FDA approves Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine
The FDA has approved the nation's first COVID-19 vaccine. About 3 million doses of Pfizer's vaccine are expected to be shipped as early as the weekend. Tom Hanson reports on the beginning of what will be the largest vaccination effort in American history.
Children behind recent COVID case increase
More than 68 million people, or about 20% of adults in the U.S., are now fully vaccinated against COVID-19. But with infection rates on the rise there are new questions about what it might take for the country to push past the pandemic. Michael George has the latest.
Staying vigilant: Updates on COVID-19 vaccines, variants
Staying vigilant: CBS News medical contributor Dr. David Agus joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to look at the latest with vaccines and the emergence of COVID-19 variants.
Gottlieb on how CDC handled the COVID pandemic
Former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb tells "Face The Nation" that the CDC wasn't prepared for a crisis like COVID and "should have raised their hand and said, 'We really don't have this.'"
Gottlieb says Biden administration "in a better position" for booster rollout
Former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb told "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan the infrastructure is in place to distribute boosters but warns vaccine mandates will harden skeptics
Gottlieb says U.S. is prepared for boosters
Former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb tells "Face The Nation" that "there's not going to be a delay" in distributing booster shots because the Biden administration took early steps to prepare.
Vaccine mandates and abortion bans fuel Virginia gubernatorial race debate
Republican candidate Glenn Youngkin and Democratic candidate and former Governor Terry McAuliffe deeply differed over their views of COVID-19 vaccination mandates and abortion laws during Thursday night's debate.
Biden goes after wealthy in speech on economy
In a speech promoting his economic agenda, President Biden on Thursday criticized the wealthy and corporations for not paying their fair share of taxes. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes, Axios' political reporter Sarah Mucha, and The Washington Post's Capitol Hill reporter Rhonda Colvin join CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with the details, and the latest on the White House's effort to address rapper Nicki Minaj's questions about vaccines.
White House responds to Minaj tweet on vaccine
Earlier this week, rapper Nicki Minaj tweeted misinformation about the COVID-19 vaccine, prompting backlash from doctors and governments around the world. Now the White House is offering to connect her with doctors to discuss the vaccine. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes discusses how this situation came to be, then talks with CBSN anchor Lana Zak about President Biden's economic agenda.
Scientists split on COVID vaccine booster
Scientists are debating whether COVID-19 booster shots are necessary for those who are not immunocompromised, with some saying the vaccine is effective enough on its own. An FDA committee will vote Friday whether to approve Pfizer's booster shot. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
FDA to meet over COVID booster shots
An FDA advisory committee will meet Friday to discuss and vote on COVID-19 vaccine booster shots. As Jonathan Vigliotti reports, there are conflicting studies on whether another shot is already needed. Then, Dr. Andre Campbell, a critical care physician and a professor at the University of California at San Francisco, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to explain what the science is telling us.
U.S. Army sets deadline for vaccine mandates
The U.S. Army announced that all active-duty service members must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by December 15th. In addition, all National Guard members and Army Reservists must be fully vaccinated by June 30, 2022. John Moore, professor of microbiology and immunology at the Weill Cornell Medical College, joined CBSN to discuss the nation’s latest vaccination efforts.
Fauci says there is "no evidence" COVID vaccines cause reproductive issues
The nation's top infectious disease expert said the rapper should be "thinking twice" before spreading misinformation.
Exemptions for COVID-19 vaccine mandates grow
Sweeping new vaccine mandates could force millions of vaccine holdouts to become inoculated against COVID-19, but many individuals with religious beliefs or disabilities could still be exempt from getting their shots. CBS news MoneyWatch reporter Megan Cerullo joined Lana Zak to discuss.
What counts as a religious exemption to a vaccination mandate?
Simply saying, "I believe in God, I can't be vaccinated" won't get you an exemption, labor attorney says.
The fight over COVID-19 booster shots heats up
In Tennessee, less than 45% of the population is fully vaccinated. The state leads the nation in the number of new COVID-19 cases per capita.
Government shutdown prompts FAA to float flight cancellations as Senate talks continue
Bipartisan Senate talks aimed at ending the government shutdown continue as the FAA said it would cut airline capacity in dozens of markets.
Transportation secretary announces 10% reduction in U.S. air traffic
The FAA will reduce U.S. air traffic by 10% at 40 U.S. locations starting on Friday due to the government shutdown.
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These 40 airports could be impacted by the FAA's capacity cuts and flight cancellations
The FAA's plan to slash airline capacity due to the government shutdown could hit some of the nation's busiest airports, including in Atlanta, Dallas, New York City and Los Angeles, according to a proposed list obtained by CBS News.
Witnesses of UPS plane crash recall melted clothes, chaos: "There was no going to help"
At least 12 people were killed and several others injured after a UPS plane crashed shortly after taking off from the Louisville International Airport on Tuesday.
Supreme Court justices seem skeptical of Trump's sweeping tariffs
The Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday over whether a federal emergency powers law authorizes President Trump's most sweeping tariffs.
ICE officer injured by detainee as threats against agents rise, DHS says
DHS said an ICE officer was seriously injured Monday after being struck in the face with a metal coffee cup during an arrest operation in Houston.
Sherrill landslide in New Jersey driven by high turnout, CBS News analysis finds
Here's the county-by-county analysis of Democrat Mikie Sherrill's victory in the 2025 New Jersey governor's race from CBS Elections Data Desk.
UPS plane crashes near Louisville airport, killing 12; black boxes found
The number of fatalities may increase after a UPS plane crashed Tuesday near the Louisville International Airport in Kentucky, Gov. Andy Beshear said.
Judge orders ICE to improve "serious conditions" at Chicago-area immigration facility
A federal judge on Wednesday issued a temporary restraining order requiring federal authorities to maintain certain sanitary conditions inside the ICE facility in Broadview, while also guaranteeing detainees contact with their attorneys.