Danny Meyer talks vaccine policy
Danny Meyer discusses his new policy that will require employees and customers who dine indoors at his restaurants to show proof they're fully vaccinated.
Vaccine
Florida reports record number of new COVID infections
Florida health officials report more than 21,000 new infections in a single day. However, the state has a 60% vaccination rate for people over the age of 12. Dr. Kartik Cherabuddi, an epidemiologist and associate professor of infections diseases at the University of Florida, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss how concerning the surge in Florida is and why masks are needed to slow the variant down.
Some nations continue to suffer from COVID
The number of COVID-19 cases is surging internationally, but unlike the U.S. and other wealthier nations, vaccines are still in short supply. Elizabeth Palmer explains.
Face The Nation: Kashkari, Alroy-Preis, Gottlieb
Missed the second half of the show? The latest on the Delta variant's effect on the economy, worldwide COVID vaccines, and Israel's booster shots.
Biden pushes COVID-19 vaccinations to fight surge
President Biden's latest push for vaccinations comes as the Delta variant fuels another surge in the U.S. David Begnaud reports on the "dire" situation in New Orleans. Then, Dr. Celine Gounder, an infectious disease specialist and epidemiologist at the NYU School of Medicine and Bellevue Hospital, joins CBSN's Lana Zak with the latest.
Biden unveils new vaccine rules, incentives
President Biden unveiled strict new vaccination requirements for federal workers, along with new incentives for unvaccinated Americans to get their shots. Nancy Cordes reports on the latest push from the White House.
Israeli health chief on COVID-19 booster shots
Dr. Sharon Alroy-Preis, the director of Israel's Public Health Services, says officials saw evidence of "waning immunity" among those who were vaccinated earlier.
Open: This is "Face the Nation," August 1
Today on "Face the Nation," U.S. health officials say the war against COVID-19 has changed and the U.S. is back at the #1 spot of the highest number of new infections around the world.
Delta variant drives surge in COVID cases worldwide
CBS News’ Elizabeth Palmer reports that the World Health Organization says if vaccine inequity persists, the world’s poorest countries will suffer the most, with many not expecting to get the COVID-19 vaccine until 2023.
Fauci: Unvaccinated are "propagating this outbreak"
Dr. Anthony Fauci says the spread of the Delta variant has "magnified the problem," with tens of millions of Americans still unvaccinated.
Gottlieb: Vaccines still effective at preventing serious illness
Dr. Scott Gottlieb says the "original premise behind these vaccines" to reduce deaths and serious disease is "still fully intact."
Daily COVID cases now higher than this time last summer
CBS News’ Mark Strassmann reports that as COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths rise, fear is a motivating factor, with vaccination rates up 30% nationally.
Louisiana governor considers new mask mandate
Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards, a Democrat, said at a press conference Friday that he is "seriously considering" the reinstatement of a statewide face mask mandate as his state leads the country for new COVID-19 case grown per capita and is among the least vaccinated states in the nation. Watch his remarks here.
Henrietta Lacks' family sues over cells
More than 70 years after Henrietta Lacks' death, a lawsuit has been filed on her behalf about the cells that were taken without her consent. Civil rights attorney Ben Crump and the Lacks family join CBSN with more.
Delta variant as contagious as chickenpox
A recently leaked report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the Delta variant is as contagious as chickenpox, reports CBS News' Skyler Henry. Dr. Julie Morita from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation talks with CBSN's Tanya Rivero about what these new developments mean for Americans.
Delta variant more contagious than common cold: CDC
New COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are slightly higher than they were a year ago, in the summer of 2020. And about 35,000 vaccinated people per week are coming down with what's called breakthrough infections, the CDC says. Charlie De Mar has the details.
CDC warns "war has changed" against Delta variant
CBS News Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Jon Lapook, who speaks regularly with CDC Director Rochelle Wallensky and other top health officials, joins Norah O'Donnell to breakdown the CDC's new data.
England ends quarantine for vaccinated Americans
New COVID-19 cases are falling across the United Kingdom as nearly 70% of the population is now at least partially vaccinated. Elizabeth Palmer has the details.
New vaccine requirement for federal workers
President Biden announced federal workers must be vaccinated against COVID-19 or wear masks and get regular testing. Meanwhile, the nationwide ban on evictions expires Saturday, which could force millions of families from their homes as the Delta variant continues to spread across the country. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joined CBSN to discuss.
CDC says "the war has changed" in document about COVID vaccines, Delta variant
Data in the document underscores the danger posed by the mutant strain of the virus first spotted in India
Biden requiring federal workers to prove vaccination status or face new rules
The Biden administration unveiled new measures Thursday to encourage more Americans to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Federal workers and contractors will need to show proof of their vaccination status, or be required to get regular tests and adhere to several other safety protocols. CBS News' Weijia Jiang joins CBSN's Lana Zak with more on the new incentives.
Delta variant fuels rising COVID cases in children
Florida and Texas lead the nation with the highest percentage of new coronavirus cases. Louisiana isn't far behind, and nearly every hospital there has canceled or postponed surgeries and other non-emergency care. The state is also seeing an alarming spike in cases among children. David Begnaud reports.
Senator on misinformation and immigration
New Mexico Senator Ben Ray Luján co-sponsored legislation that aims to hold social media companies accountable for allowing misinformation about COVID-19 and vaccines on their platforms. He's also one of 11 Democratic lawmakers meeting with President Biden on Thursday to discuss the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals immigration program known as DACA. The first-term senator spoke with CBSN's Tanya Rivero about what he's working on in Washington.
Italy adds restrictions for unvaccinated
Across Europe, countries are placing more restrictions on people who choose to not get vaccinated. The measures have been met with some protests but there's also been a surge in people looking to get their shot. Chris Livesay reports.
Biden to announce federal vaccine requirement
President Biden is set to announce that federal workers across the country must either get vaccinated or undergo regular testing. The announcement comes as private companies are beginning to implement their own vaccine requirements for employees coming back to work. Nancy Cordes reports.
JD Vance hosts "The Charlie Kirk Show" after Kirk's assassination
Vance has described his longtime friendship with Kirk, who was also a key ally in his political rise.
Kash Patel's social media messaging draws critics during Kirk investigation
Kash Patel and his deputy Dan Bongino are challenging the FBI's fierce allegiance to message control.
Trump wants to abolish quarterly earnings reports. Here's why.
President Trump says getting rid of a quarterly reporting requirement for public companies would lower costs and help businesses.
U.S. and China have "framework" of TikTok deal as Trump teases agreement
"We have a framework for a TikTok deal," Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said after talks with Chinese officials in Spain.
Which form of energy is the cheapest? CBS News asked experts to find out.
CBS News looked at the cost of producing coal, gas, nuclear, wind and solar energy to determine which is the cheapest.
Rubio meets Netanyahu in Israel as U.S. ally Qatar gathers Arab neighbors
As Trump urges Israel to be "very careful" after a strike in U.S.-allied Qatar, Netanyahu calls Rubio's visit "a clear message that America stands with Israel."
Immersive newsroom marks CBS News Atlanta launch
CBS News Atlanta makes its debut with immersive technology, a startup-style newsroom and a mission to serve the community from day one.
Charlie Kirk shooting suspect under special watch as investigators seek motive
The suspect in the assassination of Charlie Kirk is under special watch in a Utah jail, days after he allegedly shot and killed the 31-year-old conservative activist.
Workers fired, placed on leave for Charlie Kirk comments after assassination
A range of companies and other organizations are sanctioning — and sometimes firing — workers over their public comments about Charlie Kirk. They may have little recourse.