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"A Shot of Hope": Dr. Fauci answers your questions

CBSN's Tanya Rivero gets answers to more of your questions regarding the COVID-19 vaccines from Dr. Anthony Fauci.

• Feb 25, 2021

"A Shot of Hope": Returning to school & work

Will a rise in vaccinations help get more kids back to in-school learning? CBSN speaks with Miami-Dade County Schools Superintendent Alberto Carvahlo about how his district is handling it. We also hear from a parent whose child is struggling with all-remote learning in the pandemic. Plus, Axios reporter Erica Pandey explains how employers could require a vaccine before workers can return to the workplace.

• Feb 25, 2021

"A Shot of Hope": Getting the vaccine

Millions of Americans have received doses of the coronavirus vaccines so far. On Thursday, President Biden marked 50 million shots given since he took office. This is a significant milestone, but access remains an issue. Acting FEMA director Bob Fenton explains how his agency is trying to ramp up the rollout of the vaccine. Plus, Dr. Anthony Fauci explains if the new Johnson & Johnson vaccine will be effective against a new variant found in New York City.

• Feb 25, 2021

"A Shot of Hope: Vaccine Questions Answered"

Dr. Anthony Fauci and other top experts answer coronavirus vaccine questions as part of "A Shot of Hope," a CBSN special about the rollout and distribution of coronavirus vaccines across the U.S. Anchored by Tanya Rivero, this CBSN special hour focuses on the latest medical updates, the status of vaccine distribution, the struggle to get back to work and school, and the trust and access issues among minority communities.

• Feb 25, 2021

50 million COVID shots administered since Biden inauguration

The Biden administration is marking a new milestone in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic. The U.S. has administered 50 million of its promised 100 million vaccine doses in just five weeks. This comes as homegrown variants cause alarm on both coasts on the country. Dr. Richard Besser, the president and CEO of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the former acting director of the CDC, joins CBSN to discuss the latest.

• Feb 25, 2021

Vaccine maker races to combat new variant

AstraZeneca will try for emergency approval of its vaccine in the U.S. after scientists found this version of the vaccine has been effective against the U.K. variant. Charlie D'Agata reports.

• Feb 25, 2021

Poll: Many Latinos hesitant to get vaccine

The Biden administration faces several hurdles to inoculating the U.S. against COVID-19 as quickly as possible, including hesitancy among Latino communities. A recent poll shows nearly half of Latinos in the U.S. will wait and see how the vaccine affects those who receive the shot. Professor Iris Lopez, the director of the Latin American and Latino Studies Program at City College of New York, spoke to CBSN's Tanya Rivero about the history of mistrust among Latinos with the medical community.

• Feb 25, 2021

Dr. Fauci answers COVID vaccine questions in CBSN special

Top officials including Dr. Anthony Fauci and FEMA Administrator Bob Fenton join the CBSN special, "A Shot of Hope: Vaccine Questions Answered."

• Feb 25, 2021

Doctor on different COVID vaccine options

The FDA could issue emergency approval of Johnson and Johnson's single-dose COVID-19 vaccine as soon as Friday. Meanwhile there's growing evidence of the effectiveness of Pfizer's vaccine in the real world. Dr. Leo Nissola joins CBSN with more on the differences between the single and multi-dose vaccines and efforts to convince uncertain Americans to take them.

• Feb 25, 2021

California's iconic redwoods threatened by climate change

California's coastal redwoods, some standing since before Julius Caesar ruled Rome, are in a fight for their lives.

• Feb 25, 2021

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