Dr. David Agus on America's path to COVID recovery
CBS News medical contributor Dr. David Agus has a look at President Biden's vaccination goals and children becoming authorized for vaccine usage.
Vaccine
Influencer who once shunned COVID shot changes stance
An influencer who pushed anti-vaccine messages is now publicly promoting her COVID-19 vaccination to make up for the misinformation she spread during her movement. Heather Simpson, a freelance writer and activist, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss why she decided to get the vaccine.
Dracula's castle in Romania offering free vaccines
Visitors will also receive free admission to the castle's exhibit of medieval torture instruments.
Pfizer seeks full approval for COVID vaccine
Pfizer has announced that it is officially seeking full Food and Drug Administration approval for its coronavirus vaccine, the first of the three U.S.-approved COVID vaccines being administered under emergency authorization. This as new infections appear to be on the decline, as is demand for vaccines. CBS News correspondent Laura Podesta joins CBSN AM to discuss.
CDC reports drop in new Covid-19 infections
The CDC reports the rate of new coronavirus infections has dropped more than 80% in the last four months. The positive news comes as states hurry to reopen for business amid warming temperatures. Danya Bacchus has more.
India sets record for single-day COVID-19 death toll
India is experiencing a rapid surge in newly confirmed cases of coronavirus nationwide. On Saturday, the country reported more than 4,100 deaths, shattering its previous single-day record. Parth M.N., an independent journalist based in Mumbai, joined CBSN to discuss India's response to the coronavirus pandemic.
FDA to greenlight COVID shot for adolescents
The number of Americans getting vaccinated is dropping off. But two upcoming decisions from the Food and Drug Administration could provide a possible turnaround and give the nation a much-needed shot in the arm. Michael George reports from a vaccination site in New York.
"Vaxxies" are the new PSA
As countries race to vaccinate their citizens against COVID-19, vaccine selfies are becoming the new phenomenon to encourage people to get their shot. Roxana Saberi reports.
COVID deaths could be double reported counts
A new study finds the coronavirus has caused more than double the deaths reported globally. Dr. Christopher Murray, the director of the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, joined CBSN's Tanya Rivero with more on their findings.
Get your flu shot
Up to 20 percent of Americans come down with the flu every year, and there are signs this flu season could be rough. The best protection is a vaccine, but over the past decade effectiveness has been as high as 60 percent and as low as 19 percent. Dr. Tara Narula joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss this year's effectiveness and how to tell the difference between the flu and a cold.
Focus groups explore COVID vaccine holdouts
White House officials and public health experts are turning to focus groups to try to understand why some people held out against getting the coronavirus vaccine but later changed their minds. Washington Post health reporter Dan Diamond joined CBSN with more.
U.S. on the road to COVID recovery
There are new signs the U.S. is on the road to recovery from the coronavirus pandemic. As CBS News' Carter Evans reports, cases and death have plummeted to the lowest point in months. Then Dr. Taison Bell, a critical care and infectious disease physician and the medical ICU director at the University of Virginia, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss U.S. efforts and the nation's role in the global fight.
States ramp up vaccine incentives as demand slows
From beer to concert tickets, public officials are offering free stuff to convince coronavirus vaccine holdouts to get their shots. Adriana Diaz has the details.
U.S. COVID cases predicted to decline
CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky says the U.S. could see a "sharp decline" in new COVID-19 cases by July, as long as people continue to wear masks and get vaccinated. Meanwhile, the Biden administration says it will support the temporary waiver of patent rights to allow developing nations to produce vaccines. CBS News correspondent Laura Podesta joins CBSN AM to discuss.
New data shows Moderna and Pfizer effectiveness
New data shows both the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines have promising results against COVID-19 variants. John Moore, a professor of microbiology and immunology at Weill Cornell Medical College, joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero for more on the efficacy of COVID vaccines.
Moderna says its COVID-19 vaccine is 96% effective in teens
Drugmaker said Phase 2 trial of its coronavirus vaccine showed promising results in teens 12- to 17-years-old.
COVID vaccine disparities in America
Concerns have been raised for months about racial disparities in the coronavirus pandemic, and that extends to the vaccination campaign. A New York Times op-ed by Damon Young is titled, "Racism makes me question everything. I got the vaccine anyway." He spoke with Tanya Rivero on CBSN about why many Black Americans mistrust the health care system.
COVID vaccine hesitancy runs high in rural Georgia
The country could be headed for another tale of two Americas: those with herd immunity, and those without, including areas that are mostly rural and at continuing risk of mini-epidemics.
Misinformation spreads online amid pandemic
As the world battles against the coronavirus, misinformation about the pandemic and the COVID-19 vaccines is spreading online. Tommy Shane, head of impact and policy at First Draft, joins CBSN AM to discuss how our understanding of "truth" and "facts" impacts our approach to information.
Biden sets new vaccine goals
President Biden has announced a new goal in battling COVID-19, aiming to get 70% of American adults vaccinated by July 4. But more than 20 states across the country are not ordering all the available doses allocated to them as demand for vaccines declines. CBS News correspondent Laura Podesta joins CBSN AM with details.
Rural Georgia sees vaccine hesitancy
At least 25 states have turned away COVID-19 vaccines because of falling demand. Georgia is one of the states dealing with vaccine hesitancy. Mark Strassmann takes a look.
CDC projects covid cases in U.S. will drop
The Centers for Disease Control is now projecting COVID-19 cases and deaths in the U.S. will fall sharply by the end of July. Dr. William Schaffner, a professor of preventive medicine at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, joined CBSN's Tanya Rivero with more on the president's new goals for vaccinating Americans.
Vaccine access could soon expand to kids
The CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices will hold an emergency meeting next week, as Pfizer prepares to seek authorization to offer its vaccine for kids age 12 to 15. Internal medicine specialist and immunologist Dr. Neeta Ogden joins CBSN to discuss that, plus efforts to develop future vaccines that could come in the form of a patch or a pill.
New push to vaccinate rural communities
As the demand for COVID-19 vaccines begins to dwindle, President Biden is pushing to get more adults in rural communities immunized. David Begnaud reports on the new details and how local health officials are reacting.
CDC director on new U.S. vaccination goal
CDC Director Rochelle Walensky joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss President Biden's newly announced plan to give 70% of U.S. adults at least one COVID-19 vaccine shot by July 4.
Charlie Kirk shooting suspect charged with aggravated murder, could face death penalty
Tyler Robinson, the man accused of assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk in Utah, was charged with aggravated murder.
Robert Redford, charismatic star and Oscar-winning director, dies at age 89
One of Hollywood's leading actors, Robert Redford starred in such movies as "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" and "The Way We Were."
Ousted CDC director to warn of "real risk" for vaccines for children if panel meets
Susan Monarez will testify before a Senate panel Wednesday about why she believes she was fired.
Cargo ship runs into engine trouble on way to space station
Two planned engine firings shut down prematurely, NASA said, putting the Cygnus cargo ship's approach to the space station on hold.
FBI's Patel faces questions on Kirk probe, Epstein files at Senate hearing
FBI Director Kash Patel testified for more than four and a half hours before the Senate Judiciary Committee, where he fielded questions over his leadership of the bureau.
Trump unlikely to escape Epstein scandal on historic state visit to U.K.
The ongoing fallout over Epstein is likely to follow Trump on his formal state visit to the U.K., which just lost its ambassador in D.C. to the scandal.
Charlie Kirk suspect confessed to the killing in text to his roommate, prosecutor says
Court documents show the suspect's roommate found a note in their apartment that read, "I had the opportunity to take out Charlie Kirk and I'm going to take it."
New CDC advisory panel members include more COVID vaccine critics
HHS and CDC announced five new members of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices just days ahead of a scheduled meeting that's likely to discuss COVID vaccines and more.
Luigi Mangione's state terrorism charges dismissed, judge rules
Luigi Mangione, accused of shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, appeared in court where his state terrorism charges were thrown out.