Anti-vaxxer who got COVID now urging everyone to get their shots
Saul Torres once went as far as to call COVID-19 a lie that was drummed up by the government. Now, he's changed his tune.
Coronavirus Pandemic
Senators Cruz and Cramer move to ban vaccine and mask mandates
The two Republican senators want to end rules requiring masks on federal property and public transportation.
Children make up 15% of U.S. COVID-19 cases
"A lot of these kids are very sick with respiratory symptoms. Literally starved for oxygen," one doctor told CBS News.
Facebook bans ad firm behind campaign to smear COVID vaccines
An ad firm paid social media influencers to post misleading claims about Pfizer and AstraZeneca vaccines, Facebook said.
CEO pay surged almost 19% during pandemic to $24 million
By comparison, compensation for average workers rose roughly 4% as the pay gap with top execs continued to grow.
Meet the group of teens fighting to stop COVID vaccine misinformation
Those under 17 years old are the least vaccinated of any eligible age group able to receive a COVID vaccine.
Food stamps — now $7 a day — are set to get chopped
A 15% hike in nutritional aid ends next month. Experts say that will increase food insecurity for millions of Americans.
What happens to migrants with COVID at the border
Although the COVID surge in Texas is largely driven by unvaccinated Americans, local officials fear infected migrants could be complicating matters.
COVID-19 vaccine will be mandatory for troops, Pentagon says
President Biden said Monday he "strongly" supports the decision.
Church becomes vaccine site after 6 members die from COVID-19
Senior pastor George Davis said four out of the six who died were under the age of 35.
8 ICU beds left as Arkansas hits record COVID hospitalizations
"Today's report shows some very startling numbers," Republican Governor Asa Hutchinson tweeted as the state grapples with a COVID surge.
Gyms fear they'll go the way of Blockbuster stores
Some 9,000 health clubs have closed since the pandemic. The industry is stretching for $30 billion in relief from Congress.
New Orleans pulls plug on jazz fest as COVID cases surge
Public health officials say the state's low vaccination rate is partly to blame for the spike.
Businesses large and small say: Mask up, again
McDonald's, Home Depot and others reimpose masks indoors, as more bars and restaurants require vaccine for entry.
Job openings surpass 10 million, another record high
As the labor market recovers from the pandemic, workers are in the driver's set — for now, at least.
Canada letting American visitors in again, but it's not mutual yet
The U.S. is keeping its COVID-19-related ban in place until at least August 21. U.S. visitors must be fully vaccinated and test negative.
Austin, Texas, activates emergency alert system for COVID
In an alert sent via text, city authorities wrote "the Covid-19 situation in Austin is dire."
Judge OK's Norwegian Cruise Line requiring vaccination proof
A federal judge has temporarily blocked a law signed by Governor Ron DeSantis barring businesses from insisting patrons have gotten their shots.
"Facts change": Arkansas governor explains reversal on mask mandate ban
Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson said signing a law banning local mask mandates was an "error."
Gottlieb expects COVID cases to climb in northern U.S. as schools reopen
"The epidemic is clearly slowing in states like Florida, Louisiana, Arkansas, Missouri. But at the same time, we now see the virus spreading to northern states."
Transcript: Dr. Scott Gottlieb on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Dr. Scott Gottlieb that aired on Sunday, August 8, 2021, on "Face the Nation."
Transcript: Alberto Carvalho on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Alberto Carvalho, superintendent of Miami-Dade County Public Schools, that aired on Sunday, August 8, 2021, on "Face the Nation."
Transcript: Education Secretary Miguel Cardona on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Education Secretary Miguel Cardona that aired on Sunday, August 8, 2021, on "Face the Nation."
Transcript: Governor Asa Hutchinson on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson that aired on Sunday, August 8, 2021, on "Face the Nation."
Mask mandates in Missouri highlight political divisions
Kansas City hit its highest positivity rate of COVID cases since the pandemic began at 34.4%
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Women face a "diagnostic odyssey" at the doctor. This plan aims to help.
Oregon eyes nation's first single-payer healthcare system. Will it work?
Severely disabled toddler euthanized in the Netherlands under new rules
Food safety becomes election issue as major outbreaks, recalls cause concern
Teen's headache reveals family health risk: "Saving people's lives"
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