Florida COVID hospitalizations break pandemic record
More than 12,000 patients are hospitalized in Florida with the coronavirus, setting a pandemic record. Many of them are unvaccinated. Manuel Bojorquez has the latest.
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Congresswoman Julia Letlow's vaccine plea
Louisiana Congresswoman Julia Letlow lost her husband Luke in December, just weeks after he was elected to the same Congressional seat and before he could be sworn in. In an exclusive "CBS This Morning" interview, Letlow reflected on the loss of her late husband and shared a message for those who remain unvaccinated. David Begnaud has the story.
NYC to require COVID vaccine proof for indoor dining, fitness, entertainment
The policy will be phased in over the coming weeks, according to the mayor.
Vanguard offers $1,000 to each vaccinated employee
Asset manager dangles rich incentive to 16,500 U.S. workers who provide proof of immunization as COVID-19 cases soar.
Barbie debuts doll honoring Oxford COVID-19 vaccine creator
Professor Sarah Gilbert played a crucial role in developing one of the world's leading COVID-19 vaccines — and now, her likeness is being immortalized by one of the world's leading toymakers.
Biden asks governors to help fight COVID surge
President Biden called on governors to help fight the surge of coronavirus cases or "please get out of the way." As the administration pushes to get more people vaccinated, CBS News' Nikki Battiste reports on a new policy NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio hopes will convince people to roll up their sleeves. Then, Dr. Ali Raja, a professor at Harvard Medical School, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano with more on efforts to fight the fourth wave.
Delta variant fueling COVID infections
As CBS News' Skyler Henry reports, places across the country are enacting vaccine requirements as the country deals with another surge in COVID-19 cases. Then, Dr. Jodie Dionne, an associate professor in the division of infectious diseases at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero to talk about the cases they are seeing in that region.
NYC to mandate vaccines for indoor activities
Some 90 million Americans, who are eligible for a COVID vaccine, have yet to get one. As infections spike again in nearly every state, New York City is taking a bold step in the fight against the pandemic. Nikki Battiste explains.
White House announces new eviction ban
The White House says a new moratorium on evictions will be put into effect for parts of the country with higher case counts of COVID-19. It follows days of protest by progressive Democrats who camped outside the U.S. Capitol after the CDC's moratorium was allowed to expire over the weekend. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang, Axios congressional reporter Alayna Treene, and Politico national political correspondent Meridith McGraw join CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with the details, and the White House's reaction to sexual harassment claims against New York Governor Andrew Cuomo.
Tyson Foods requiring all 139,000 workers to get vaccinated
Meat processor says it's the largest U.S. food company to mandate COVID-19 shots for its entire workforce.
COVID surges in states with low vaccinations
Missouri is one of the handful of states seeing a surge in COVID cases. Doctors say the upswing in hospitalizations and deaths are both demoralizing and preventable. Mireya Villarreal reports from Springfield, Missouri.
Family urges vaccinations after son's death
Christy Carpenter and her daughter Cayla are encouraging people to get a COVID-19 vaccine after their 28-year-old unvaccinated son and brother lost his battle against the deadly virus. The whole family was unvaccinated in March when they all became infected. Curt Carpenter died after being on a ventilator for 51 days. Christy and Cayla joined CBSN to share his story.
CDC sounds alarm on Delta variant amid COVID surge
The CDC says the "war has changed" in the coronavirus pandemic, as the Delta variant fuels a surge in cases. As CBS News' Michael George reports, experts say vaccinated people can spread the virus just as easily as the unvaccinated. Then, Max Bayer joins CBSN's Lana Zak with the latest on the variant and U.S. efforts to get ahead of it.
Biden touts progress on infrastructure bill
President Biden is touting the bipartisan infrastructure bill as the "most important investment in public transit in American history" as senators work to advance the deal before the end of the week. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joined CBSN to discuss.
Doctor on threat COVID poses to unvaccinated
Multiple state fairs and music festivals popping up across the U.S. have health experts worried. They fear large-scale events could speed up the spread of COVID-19's Delta variant. Dr. Bob Lahita, director of the Institute for Autoimmune and Rheumatic Diseases at St. Joseph's Health and a professor of medicine at New York Medical College, joined CBSN to discuss how easy it is for unvaccinated people to become infected with the coronavirus.
COVID surges in states with low vaccinations
Missouri, among the states with the lowest vaccination rates, is now seeing a surge in COVID-19 cases. As hospitalizations and deaths rise, doctors say the upswing is both demoralizing and preventable. Mireya Villarreal reports.
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.
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.
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Senate talks continue over ending shutdown as Democrats weigh offer
Senators continued talks over resolving the government shutdown, with Republicans saying they are waiting to hear from Democrats. Follow live updates here.
Virginia teacher shot by 6-year-old wins civil case against school official
Abby Zwerner, 25, was shot in the hand and chest by a 6-year-old first grade student in January 2023.
Man who threw sandwich at federal agent in D.C. found not guilty
A man who was charged with throwing a sandwich at a federal agent was found not guilty of one count of misdemeanor assault by a jury in Washington, D.C.
Supreme Court lets Trump administration end use of "X" gender marker on passports
The Supreme Court agreed to freeze a lower court order that stopped the State Department from enforcing a new passport policy put into place by President Trump earlier this year.
Trump announces deal to lower weight loss drug prices in some cases
The deal, with Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk, is expected to lower the price of obesity drugs to between $149 and $350 per month in some cases, officials said.
Cowboys' Marshawn Kneeland dead at age 24
The Department of Public Safety said officers found Kneeland's vehicle abandoned after a crash, then found his body nearby.
Judge issues preliminary injunction against federal agents over use of force
A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction against federal immigration agents' use of force during Operation Midway Blitz, telling lawyers for the Trump administration she found their evidence "simply not credible."
Trump could hike other tariffs if Supreme Court strikes down IEEPA levies
Trade experts expect some U.S. tariffs to remain elevated even if the Supreme Court strikes down President Trump's IEEPA levies.
Senate to vote on war powers resolution aimed at blocking Venezuela strikes
Senators will take up a war powers resolution on Thursday aimed at blocking President Trump from conducting strikes against Venezuela.