Delta variant spreads across U.S.
There are signs that massive holiday travel is impacting the fight against the pandemic — especially among unvaccinated Americans. Errol Barnett has the details.
Vaccine
Biden falls short of July 4 vaccination goal
President Biden expressed optimism in the nation's fight against the coronavirus pandemic, despite falling short of his goal to vaccinate 70% of the U.S. by the Fourth of July. Only 20 states have met the goal, and nationwide, 68% of Americans are vaccinated. Christina Ruffini reports.
Utah governor "working hard" to get young people vaccinated
Utah Governor Spencer Cox says the state has "set up a very robust vaccination network" to increase access to the vaccine, particularly among teenagers.
COVID-19 passports ease travel within Europe
The digital COVID Certificate is being rolled out across the member nations of the EU this month to ease travel restrictions. It allows anyone who has been double vaccinated, tested negative for COVID, or proven to have recovered from COVID a digital passport allowing them passage between most EU member countries. As Chris Livesay reports from Rome, the new system is not available in the U.S., nor is it applicable to travelers from the U.S.
"Green Pass" COVID travel app smoothing travel for Europeans
It's not a coronavirus "passport" and it's not mandatory, but it is making international travel easier – so could something like it work in the U.S.?
COVID-19 vaccines vs. variants
The Delta variant could threaten progress made against COVID-19. Dr. Ashish Jha, Dean of Brown University School of Public Health, joins “CBS This Morning” with the latest on how effective the authorized COVID vaccines are at protecting us from the Delta variant.
Face The Nation: Gottlieb, Cox, Brown, Carson
Missed the second half of the show? The latest on the coronavirus, COVID-19 vaccination rate, heat wave and UFO sightings.
Zients: White House "stands ready" to boost COVID response in hot spots
Jeffrey Zients, the White House COVID response coordinator, says the federal government is working with state and local authorities to increase vaccination rates.
Oakland Zoo vaccinating animals against COVID-19
Tigers, black and grizzly bears, mountain lions and ferrets were the first to receive the first of two doses.
Concerns of COVID outbreaks during holiday weekend
Communities across the country are preparing for large celebrations and gatherings this Fourth of July weekend. But some health experts are expressing concern about new COVID infections fueled by the more contagious Delta variant. And while more Americans are getting their vaccines, the U.S. will miss a goal set by the Biden administration. CBS News correspondent Christina Ruffini reports, then Jodie Guest, professor and vice chair of the Department of Epidemiology at Emory University, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss ways to stay safe.
Biden’s July 4 COVID vaccine goal falls short
While the jobs report provided another sign of the administration's push to revitalize the economy, President Biden is coming up short of his goal to have 70% of American adults vaccinated by the Fourth of July. So far, 67% of adults have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. Christina Ruffini reports.
Tokyo Olympics move forward despite pandemic
Despite a spike in coronavirus infections, Tokyo is still planning to go ahead with the Olympics set to begin July 23. Japan’s Prime Minister said it's possible the games will be held without spectators. CBS News foreign correspondent Lucy Craft joins “CBSN AM” from the host city with the latest.
Biden heads to Surfside, Florida
The president will visit Surfside, Florida, to offer comfort to those affected by the deadly building collapse as the search and rescue effort continues. CBS News correspondent Christina Ruffini joined CBSN to discuss the president's plans for the trip and what's on his schedule for the Fourth of July weekend.
Unvaccinated are "at significant risk," Fauci says
Dr. Anthony Fauci said Wednesday on CBSN that there are two "troublesome" things about the COVID-19 Delta variant: that it is capable of spreading more efficiently from person to person, and that it can cause more serious disease. He said people who are not vaccinated against the virus are at "significant risk." Watch the interview.
One way to boost vaccination rates? Give workers paid time off
Most workers whose employers encouraged vaccination or offered PTO had gotten at least one shot, according to Kaiser.
WorldView: Deadly ferry accident near Bali
We're following several international headlines, including a deadly ferry accident near Bali, Germany withdrawing all of its troops from Afghanistan, rare comments from Kim Jong Un over COVID-19 in North Korea, and new local lockdowns in Australia. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay joins "CBSN AM" with the roundup.
Arkansas’ COVID-19 cases rise
“CBS This Morning” lead national correspondent David Begnaud speaks with a new mother who contracted COVID-19 while pregnant and nearly died. She didn't want to get the coronavirus vaccine while pregnant but is now sharing her story with the hope it encourages others to get the shot.
U.K. offers a warning, and hope as COVID Delta variant takes over
Britain, where the strain already accounts for 99% of new cases, can offer some useful insight into battling the highly-transmissible variant first detected in India.
Delta COVID-19 variant detected in all 50 U.S. states
As CBS News' Jamie Yuccas reports, the Delta variant of the coronavirus is now reported across the entire country. Its fast spread has prompted one major city to reverse course on its mask recommendation. Then, Dr. Ebony Jade Hilton, co-founder and medical director of Goodstock Consulting and an associate professor of anesthesiology and critical care medicine at the University of Virginia, joins CBSN's Nancy Chen with the latest on the fight against the pandemic.
COVID vaccines may offer long-term immunity
CBS News medical contributor Dr. David Agus joins "CBS This Morning" to break down a new study that found mRNA COVID-19 vaccines likely produce long-term immunity against the coronavirus and discusses what is known about vaccine effectiveness as the more contagious Delta variant continues to spread.
U.K. feels strain of COVID-19 Delta variant
British health authorities are in a race against time with the highly-transmissible Delta variant of the coronavirus. The town of Bolton, England, might offer a blueprint for increasing vaccinations and reversing the upward case trend. CBS News foreign correspondent Roxana Saberi joins CBSN AM from London.
Delta variant continues to spread globally
Even Australia, which had early success stopping the COVID-19 pandemic by closing its borders, is facing an outbreak. The country is reporting fewer than 5% of adults are vaccinated. Elizabeth Palmer reports.
Hutchinson says final FDA approval of COVID-19 vaccine would help fight hesitancy
Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson says some of his constituents are reluctant to get vaccinated while the vaccines are only approved for emergency use.
Nearly all U.S. COVID deaths are unvaccinated
The Associated Press analyzed CDC data and found that out of 18,000 U.S. COVID-19 deaths in the U.S. in May, only 150 involved people who had been fully vaccinated. Dr. Bob Lahita, director of the Institute for Autoimmune and Rheumatic Diseases at St. Joseph Health, joined CBSN to discuss these findings and concerns about the spread of variants.
San Francisco workers must get vaccinated — or risk getting fired
California city's new policy requires workers to be fully vaccinated — or else risk losing their job.
Charlie Kirk murder suspect appeared to confess to killing on Discord, company says
"It was me," a Discord account belonging to accused shooter Tyler Robinson appeared to state, according to a company spokesperson.
Appeals court says Lisa Cook can remain Fed governor, rejecting Trump's bid to fire her
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit declined to grant the Trump administration emergency relief and clear the way for Mr. Trump to remove Cook from her position.
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.
Trump announces second U.S. strike against alleged Venezuela drug boat
President Trump announced Monday the U.S. military has carried out a second strike on alleged Venezuelan "narcoterrorists."
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Oracle could play key role in TikTok deal between Trump administration and China, sources say
Technology company Oracle is among a consortium of firms that would enable TikTok to continue operations in the U.S. if a framework deal is finalized, sources say.
Patel says he doesn't regret his post about Kirk case that turned out to be wrong
Kash Patel and his deputy Dan Bongino are challenging the FBI's fierce allegiance to message control.
Trump says he would have lowered flag for assassinated Democrat if asked
Mr. Trump said after the Minnesota assassination that he didn't want to "waste time" calling the state's governor after two lawmakers were gunned down.
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.
Trump signs memo sending federal law enforcement to join Tennessee National Guard in Memphis
Memphis will become the third U.S. city to see National Guard troops in its streets during President Trump's second term — and he said Monday that Chicago is "probably next."