TSA to extend mask mandate through January 2022
"The purpose of TSA's mask directive is to minimize the spread of COVID-19 on public transportation," the agency said Tuesday.
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COVID boosters to be advised for many Americans
Many Americans could soon be lining up for coronavirus booster shots. As CBS News' David Begnaud reports, the Biden administration is expected to recommend a third dose for people who received a Pfizer or Moderna vaccine. Then, Dr. Jessica Shepherd, chief medical officer at Verywell Health, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano with her analysis.
Texas governor tests positive for COVID-19
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has tested positive for COVID-19. His office says he is fully vaccinated and not experiencing symptoms. His diagnosis comes as school districts in Texas and Florida are defying their governors' bans on mask mandates in schools. CBS Miami investigative reporter Jim DeFede and Politico's Texas correspondent Renuka Rayasam join CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano with more.
White House to recommend COVID vaccine booster shots
The Biden administration is expected to recommend COVID vaccine booster shots for people who received the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines. The booster shots will be recommended for recipients eight months after they were fully vaccinated. David Begnaud has the details.
Plan on booster shots for COVID vaccines
The Biden administration is expected to recommend that people get booster shots for the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines eight months after their second dose. CBSN's Laura Podesta has more.
Doctors fight "two pandemics": COVID surge and misinformation
At Baton Rouge General, they're treating 180 COVID patients — 78 of which are in the ICU.
COVID-19 booster shots expected soon
CBS News has learned the Biden administration will recommend Americans who received the Moderna or Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine get booster shots eight months after their second dose. CBS News' Bradley Blackburn joins CBSN AM with more on the plan why they are not yet recommending boosters for the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
Tropical Storm Fred makes landfall along Florida coast
Tropical Storm Fred has brought high winds and heavy rainfall to the Gulf coast of Florida. CBS News correspondent Manuel Bojorquez reports from Panama City Beach and CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli joins CBSN for the latest forecast.
COVID surge pushes Louisiana hospitals to the brink
Louisiana is drowning in its fourth COVID wave. With overflowing ICUs, doctors have pivoted from their normal roles to help fill in for nurses. David Begnaud has the latest.
Tropical Storm Fred threatens Florida
Tropical Storm Fred slammed into the Florida panhandle with nearly hurricane-force winds. It's bringing heavy rain to several states. Manuel Bojorquez takes a look.
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