Girl who lost sight due to flu regains vision
"We put our daughter to bed and she never woke up the same," the girls' mother wrote in an update about her daughter's health.
Flu season
CDC: Flu has killed 20,000 this season, including 136 kids
The CDC's most recent flu report says that as of February 29, hospitalization rates among children aged 4 and under were the highest on record at this point in the season.
Why the number of child deaths from flu is up so much this year
Youngsters can have much more severe reactions to influenza B, the predominant strain this flu season, which has already seen double the number of pediatric deaths compared to last year.
Flu season prompts hospitals to take extra precautions
One hospital in Indianapolis created flu checkpoints to keep young patients safe.
How to protect yourself in peak flu season
Flu season runs from October until about April, but usually peaks between December and February
How to protect yourself in peak flu season
Cases of the flu are on the rise as we head into the New Year. The CDC reports flu activity is picking up across the country, with high levels in Colorado and Georgia. Flu season runs from October until April, but usually peaks between December and February. Dr. Jonathan LaPook joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the effectiveness of this year's flu vaccine and how you can protect yourself from getting sick.
Why you should get your flu shot
Health officials are urging all Americans over six months old to get a flu shot now. Last season, nearly 80,000 Americans died from the virus. That's the highest number since modern tracking began. Dr. Jon LaPook joins "CBS This Morning" to break down the myths of the flu shot and make a house call for our co-hosts.
What keeps the director of the CDC up at night
CDC is keeping a close watch on the flu after the highest number of deaths from the virus last year since modern tracking began
Survey reveals misconceptions on flu shots
Florida health officials say a child is the first death in Florida during this year's flu season. The child, who has not been identified, tested positive for Influenza B and was not vaccinated. A new national survey puts the spotlight on some popular and potentially dangerous myths about the flu shot. Dr. Tara Narula reports.
Will this flu season be as bad as last years?
The CDC says last winter's flu season was the deadliest in at least four decades. CBS News' Kenneth Craig reports that health officials are urging everyone over the age of 6 months old to get the flu vaccine.
Difficulties of creating a flu vaccine
The FDA has decided the four strains of the flu virus it will target in next year's flu vaccine. But with this year's only being 36 percent effective, researchers want to develop one that can combat all strains of the virus. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook joins CBSN to discuss why a universal flu vaccinate is hard to create.
Scientists ramp up efforts to improve "antiquated" flu vaccines
"We've been using this technology of inactivated virus that you grow in chicken eggs since the 1940s," the head of vaccine research at the NIH says
Improving future flu vaccines
Since the flu virus mutates over time, it's been hard to come up with an effective vaccine. But one researcher says a universial flu vaccine, which is long overdue, could be ready in just a few years. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook reports.
Amid grim flu season, scientists work to find "holy grail" vaccine
Manufactures will have six to nine months to prepare more than 150 million doses to fight the flu
Amid bad flu season, FDA working on next year's vaccine
In a year where the influenza vaccine is just 25 percent effective, officials want to make sure next year's flu shot works better
CDC: Flu season has likely peaked
The worst flu season in years has likely peaked, the CDC said Friday. But the illness still remains widespread in every state, except for Hawaii and Oregon.
Nasty flu season showing signs of winding down
The CDC is cautious about saying flu season has peaked, but called a decline in doctor visits encouraging
Flu season shows signs of leveling off
The number of states reporting heavy flu patient traffic is holding steady at 43
Flu vaccine is one of the least effective in years
The CDC says this year's flu vaccine seems to be more effective for children than adults
This flu season could cost businesses billions
The virus could cause about 25 million employees to miss at least four, eight-hour shifts costing $21 billion in lost productivity
Flu impacting businesses' bottom line
More than 17,000 flu-related hospitalizations have been reported in the U.S. since October. While health officials are urging those with the flu to stay home from school or work, it's estimated to cost businesses across the country billions of dollars. Vladimir Duthiers reports.
New, fast-acting drug offers a novel way to combat flu virus
In Japan, one company says it has developed a treatment that kills the flu in a day
Fighting the flu with UV light
As the deadly flu season continues, a doctor is working on technology that uses ultraviolet light to kill the flu virus in the air. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook explains why this technique is safer than using regular UV rays.
How ultraviolet light could be used to fight the flu
A doctor and his team are testing a device that uses UV light to kill the influenza virus in the air without damaging human tissue
Teacher dies from flu after deeming antiviral drug too costly
A second grade teacher fell ill with the flu but when she saw the $116 price tag, she decided it was too much, her husband says
Health
U.S. tops 50,000 virus cases in single day for the first time
Many states are struggling to contain the spread of the pandemic, blamed in part on Americans not wearing masks or following social distancing rules.
California announces new restrictions on indoor businesses
Restaurants, movie theaters, museums and other businesses in 19 counties will be forced to close indoor operations for at least the next three weeks.
Cuomo: Indoor dining delayed in NYC, storm clouds "on the horizon"
It will be postponed "until the facts change and it is prudent to open," he said.
Houston hospitals are transferring patients to free up beds
"We are actively trying to transfer out ICU and surge patients...just because we don't have the capacity to treat those patients," a hospital official said
Florida governor "not going back" on reopening as COVID cases surge
"We're not going back, closing things," Florida Governor Ron DeDSantis said as the state racks up thousands of new cases every day.
Barista nets $100,000 in tips after abuse by San Diego "Karen"
California woman's attempt to publicly shame worker for enforcing public health rule backfires in a big way.
Young adults unconcerned by virus "may be killing" others
Coronavirus cases among young people are linked to everything from fitness classes to summer fraternity parties.
How does coronavirus spread? When will a vaccine be available? Your questions, answered
Here are answers to some of your questions about COVID-19 as the U.S. sees a spike in new cases.
Indian groom may have been COVID super-spreader at his own wedding
Man had typical COVD-19 symptoms but families reportedly refused to postpone the ceremony. Now he's dead and almost 100 are infected.
Study warns new flu virus in pigs could morph to cause a pandemic
"It is of concern that human infection of G4 virus will further human adaptation and increase the risk of a human pandemic," Chinese researchers say.
Multiple Arizona gyms defy executive order to close
One gym owner said he'll sue the state over the order.
Restaurant closes, "exhausted" by customers who won't wear masks
As coronavirus surges, Hugo's Tacos is shutting down to avoid conflicts over facial covering and to keep workers safe.
Texas bar owners sue governor over closures
Governor Greg Abbott said he's trying to slow spread of COVID-19. Bar owners say they're being unfairly singled out.
LA County closes beaches for July 4 weekend, citing coronavirus
"The Fourth of July holiday weekend typically means large crowds and gatherings to celebrate, a recipe for increased transmission of COVID-19," the county's public health director said.
Birx wants to try new large-scale COVID testing techniques
The coordinator of the White House Coronavirus Task Force said officials want to work with mayors and governors in COVID hotspots to try techniques to "really test large populations at the community level."
World
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Iran reports 2nd mysterious "incident" near a nuclear facility
"No need for concern," Iran's atomic energy agency says, revealing previously unreported construction was ongoing at the sensitive Natanz nuclear facility.
Landslide kills more than 100 people at a jade mine in Myanmar
Advocacy group says powerful mine owners have created a "dystopian wasteland in which scores of people at a time are buried alive."
24 shot dead in attack on drug rehab center in Mexico
Photos purporting to show the scene suggest those at the center were lying down when they were sprayed with bullets.
Why Japan just scrapped a $4 billion U.S. missile defense purchase
Tokyo agreed to buy 2 Aegis Ashore systems under pressure from Trump, but with him now distracted and Japanese residents fuming, the deal is off.
100.4° Arctic record confirmed; Earth may be warmest in 12,000 years
As the extreme northern heat wave continues, it's so warm in Norway people are skiing on glaciers in swimsuits.
U.S.
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How police union contracts can "impede" officer accountability nationwide
"What these agreements often do is they impede reasonable accountability efforts," Loyola University law Professor Stephen Rushin said.
McConnell urges Trump not to veto defense bill over renaming military bases
Mr. Trump threatened late Tuesday to veto the $740 billion defense policy bill because of the amendment from Senator Elizabeth Warren.
Unemployment rate fell to 11% in June, with 4.8M jobs added
Business reopenings spurred a return to work last month, but many hirings are now on hold again as COVID cases rise.
Nick Cordero will likely need a double lung transplant, wife says
The Broadway actor has been hospitalized in Los Angeles for three months battling complications from COVID-19.
U.S. tops 50,000 virus cases in single day for the first time
Many states are struggling to contain the spread of the pandemic, blamed in part on Americans not wearing masks or following social distancing rules.
Politics
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McConnell urges Trump not to veto defense bill over renaming military bases
Mr. Trump threatened late Tuesday to veto the $740 billion defense policy bill because of the amendment from Senator Elizabeth Warren.
A second stimulus check? Here's how much you could get
President Trump says Americans may soon receive another stimulus payment to help weather the coronavirus recession.
Canceled festivals slam New England economy amid COVID-19 pandemic
Maine's largest festival went on despite the 1918 Spanish Flu, the Great Depression and WWII. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Fryeburg Fair has postponed festivities for the first time in 169 years.
Trump says masks "are good" and make him look like the Lone Ranger
President appears to be relenting a bit on the issue as coronavirus cases surge in large swaths of the U.S.
Biden campaign, DNC out-raise Trump, RNC in June and 2nd quarter
But Trump campaign and RNC still far ahead of Democrats' suddenly burgeoning coffers in cash-on-hand
Entertainment
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Nick Cordero will likely need a double lung transplant, wife says
The Broadway actor has been hospitalized in Los Angeles for three months battling complications from COVID-19.
Nick Cordero critically ill, still fighting
Broadway actor Nick Cordero is still fighting for his life after being diagnosed with COVID-19. Cordero has spent three months in the hospital, and his wife, Amanda Kloots, says he's still critically ill, even though he is now COVID-negative and no longer in a coma. In an exclusive interview with Gayle King, Kloots shares why she is holding on to hope and the long-term goal for her husband's recovery.
MLB players report for testing ahead of shortened season
"We were doing workouts by time, you know? You have to reserve a time. I wasn't interacting with a lot of people there," Yoán Moncada of the Chicago White Sox said of his preparation for the shortened season.
Nick Cordero's wife waiting for the day "he holds my hand back"
Cordero has been hospitalized for three months and suffered a number of complications from COVID-19.
Amanda Kloots on visiting Nick Cordero in ICU
Nick Cordero's wife Amanda Kloots discussed the emotional photo she shared of her holding her husband’s hand in the ICU, telling "CBS This Morning" co-host Gayle King that she's waiting for the moment when "he holds [her] hand back." The 41-year-old Broadway star has been hospitalized for three months, following complications from COVID-19.
Technology
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Technology
COVID-19 accelerates use of drone technology
Co-owner and CEO of DroneDeploy Mike Winn joins CBSN to discuss the integration of drone technology by some businesses as a socially distant alternative during the coronavirus pandemic.
Companies may shun Facebook now, but maybe not for long
PR blitz against the social media giant lets Corporate America strike a pose without totally jumping ship.
India bans TikTok, dozens of other Chinese apps amid border standoff
TikTok, a video-sharing platform that has been downloaded 611 million times in India, is among the apps targeted as the Asian giants feud.
More advertisers flee Facebook as boycott grows
Adidas, Conagra and Ford are among the latest major brands to swear off the social media platform over hate speech.
Facebook to label rule-breaking posts after advertisers flee
The company will leave up "newsworthy" posts from politicians that break its rules but will label them, it said.
Science
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100.4° Arctic record confirmed; Earth may be warmest in 12,000 years
As the extreme northern heat wave continues, it's so warm in Norway people are skiing on glaciers in swimsuits.
Second spacewalk in a row to upgrade station
Spacewalking astronauts are picking up where they left off, with another round of space station battery replacements.
SpaceX launches GPS satellite for U.S. Space Force
The new GPS satellites feature higher accuracy and stronger jam-proofing to ensure reliability.
"We are at a crossroads": Lawmakers unveil climate change plan
The House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis unveiled its plan for "a clean energy economy that puts families and workers first."
Newly discovered super-Earths could "potentially host life"
The host star is just 11 light years from Earth — making us practically neighbors.
Health
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U.S. tops 50,000 virus cases in single day for the first time
Many states are struggling to contain the spread of the pandemic, blamed in part on Americans not wearing masks or following social distancing rules.
California announces new restrictions on indoor businesses
Restaurants, movie theaters, museums and other businesses in 19 counties will be forced to close indoor operations for at least the next three weeks.
Cuomo: Indoor dining delayed in NYC, storm clouds "on the horizon"
It will be postponed "until the facts change and it is prudent to open," he said.
Houston hospitals are transferring patients to free up beds
"We are actively trying to transfer out ICU and surge patients...just because we don't have the capacity to treat those patients," a hospital official said
Florida governor "not going back" on reopening as COVID cases surge
"We're not going back, closing things," Florida Governor Ron DeDSantis said as the state racks up thousands of new cases every day.
MoneyWatch
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Unemployment rate fell to 11% in June, with 4.8M jobs added
Business reopenings spurred a return to work last month, but many hirings are now on hold again as COVID cases rise.
A second stimulus check? Here's how much you could get
President Trump says Americans may soon receive another stimulus payment to help weather the coronavirus recession.
Extra $600 in unemployment aid may end a week early for some
CARES Act directs money to run through July 31. But the fine print says some states will cut it off a week earlier.
Here's where electricity bills are set to surge this summer
Blame air conditioning: Residents in some U.S. cities are set to see a surge in their power bills this summer.
Stocks notch best quarter since 1998, despite virus surge
Even as the pandemic threatens to overrun the U.S., investors are betting on a swift economic rebound.
Crime
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Missouri man freed from prison with help from WNBA star
WNBA star Maya Moore put her career on hold to help Jonathon Irons, 40, who was just 16 when he was convicted and sentenced to 50 years in prison.
8 cops indicted after alleged "unnecessary excessive force"
After attempting to stop a vehicle for alleged seat belt violations, the officers tased and beat two men who made "an apparent attempt to surrender without resistance," according to the district attorney.
Seattle cops clear "occupied" zone, arrest more than 20
The move came following two fatal shootings in less than two weeks.
Fort Hood soldier believed dead, family says; suspect kills himself
Investigators in Texas found human remains in the search for Pfc. Vanessa Guillen, who has been missing since April.
Man jailed over journalist Daniel Pearl's murder may be freed
Pearl was kidnapped and beheaded in Pakistan in 2002 while working on a story about Islamic militants.
Space
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Second spacewalk in a row to upgrade station
Spacewalking astronauts are picking up where they left off, with another round of space station battery replacements.
Mars rover launch delayed to July 30
NASA remains confident the $2.4 billion rover will be on its way before the planetary launch window closes around August 15.
SpaceX launches GPS satellite for U.S. Space Force
The new GPS satellites feature higher accuracy and stronger jam-proofing to ensure reliability.
Newly discovered super-Earths could "potentially host life"
The host star is just 11 light years from Earth — making us practically neighbors.
Astronauts complete 6-hour spacewalk
Two NASA astronauts conducted a spacewalk Friday to upgrade the power system on the International Space Station. CBSN has details.
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Semi-truck appears to drive into protesters
As thousands of people were on the bridge of Minneapolis Interstate 35W protesting the death of George Floyd, a large tanker truck driving at a high speed appears to try hitting protesters. CBSN Minnesota reports.
Officials blame outside agitators for violence
Federal and local authorities suspect some of the violent clashes during recent protests were instigated by white supremacist groups and far-left extremists. Protests have erupted across the country following the death of George Floyd. Jeff Pegues reports.
SpaceX successfully launches rocket
SpaceX made history Saturday with a successful rocket launch from the Kennedy Space Center. The Falcon 9 launch was the first to carry American astronauts launched from American soil in nearly a decade, and the first time a private company has sent people to space. Mark Strassman reports.
COVID-19 accelerates use of drone technology
Co-owner and CEO of DroneDeploy Mike Winn joins CBSN to discuss the integration of drone technology by some businesses as a socially distant alternative during the coronavirus pandemic.
Former cop charged in Rayshard Brooks shooting
The former Atlanta police officer who shot and killed Rayshard Brooks on Friday night has been charged with murder and aggravated assault, along with other charges. Mark Strassmann reports.