Dr. Anthony Fauci: Divisiveness has failed America

"Sunday Morning" senior contributor Ted Koppel talks about the latest efforts to address the coronavirus pandemic with the Biden administration's chief medical advisor, Dr. Anthony Fauci, who says the goal of 100 million vaccinations in 100 days is entirely achievable. Fauci also discusses how politicization of public health measures (like wearing masks), mixed messaging from the Trump White House, and claims that COVID-19 is a hoax have thwarted America's efforts to limit the pandemic's toll.

• Jan 24, 2021
• 10:21

Dr. Anthony Fauci: Divisiveness has failed America "in every single way"

Biden's chief medical advisor talks about the new president's efforts to address COVID-19, and how mixed messaging and hoax claims thwarted America's efforts to limit the pandemic's toll.

• Jan 24, 2021

This week on "Face the Nation," January 24, 2021

Former Coronavirus Response Coordinator Deborah Birx and Biden's Chief Medical Adviser Anthony Fauci, appear on Sunday's "Face the Nation"

• Jan 22, 2021

Preview: Dr. Anthony Fauci on how lives might have been saved

In this excerpt from an interview to be broadcast on "CBS Sunday Morning" on January 24, Dr. Anthony Fauci talks with special contributor Ted Koppel about government action that would have resulted in fewer lives lost to the coronavirus.

• Jan 22, 2021
• 0:25

Biden signing executive orders on economy

President Biden is expected to sign two new executive orders today aimed at stabilizing the economy amid the coronavirus pandemic. White House officials plan to hold talks on relief measures with a bipartisan group of senators in the coming days. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joins CBSN with the latest developments.

• Jan 22, 2021
• 10:44

Fauci describes "liberating feeling" in new Biden administration

Dr. Anthony Fauci, the head of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, joined Thursday's White House press briefing.

• Jan 22, 2021

Biden starts tackling COVID-19 crisis

President Joe Biden used his first full day in the White House to focus on the government's COVID-19 response. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe, CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns and Axios White House reporter Alayna Treene join CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano to discuss what's changing with the new administration.

• Jan 21, 2021
• 15:57

Fauci underscores Biden's commitment to WHO and its COVID fight

In dramatic about-face from Trump's plan to yank U.S. from agency, Fauci said U.S. is resuming its full share of funding.

• Jan 21, 2021

Dr. Fauci gives update on COVID-19

Dr. Anthony Fauci returned to the White House briefing room Thursday to give an update on the coronavirus pandemic. Fauci, the nation's leading infectious disease official, had often been sidelined in recent months by former President Trump. Watch his remarks.

• Jan 21, 2021
• 19:11

More COVID-19 vaccines on verge of approval

Dr. Anthony Fauci says the AstraZeneca and Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccines could be headed toward emergency use authorization in weeks, not months. Dr. Leo Nissola joined CBSN's Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers to discuss the vaccine rollout around the country and the Biden administration's ambitious plan to give 100 million doses in 100 days.

• Jan 18, 2021
• 7:01

Black female scientist at forefront of COVID-19 vaccine development

Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett's interest in science started from an early age, but she never knew the difference she would make.

• Jan 9, 2021

California detects U.K. strain of COVID-19

California Governor Gavin Newsom and Dr. Anthony Fauci spoke Wednesday about the first case of a more transmissible strain of the coronavirus detected in California. The variant, which was first identified in the U.K., has also been reported in Colorado, and Fauci said it is likely present in other states as well. Watch their remarks.

• Dec 30, 2020
• 5:14

Case of new COVID strain confirmed in California

Two states have reported cases of a fast-spreading variant of the coronavirus that was first reported in the U.K., and Dr. Anthony Fauci is warning that it’s likely to appear in more. Meg Oliver reports.

• Dec 30, 2020
• 4:21

U.K. COVID-19 variant detected in Southern California

The announcement comes a day after America's first confirmed case of the strain was reported in Colorado.

• Dec 30, 2020

California detects U.K. strain of COVID-19

California Governor Gavin Newsom and Dr. Anthony Fauci spoke Wednesday about the first case of a more transmissible strain of the coronavirus detected in California. The variant, which was first identified in the U.K., has also been reported in Colorado, and Fauci said it is likely present in other states as well. Watch their remarks.

• Dec 30, 2020
• 5:22

Addressing concerns about COVID vaccines

Public confidence in the coronavirus vaccine appears to be growing, but many people in the U.S. are still unsure if they feel comfortable getting the vaccine, despite its importance in getting the pandemic under control. Professor Gretchen Chapman of Carnegie Mellon University joins CBSN to discuss why a unified message about the vaccine will be so important.

• Dec 27, 2020
• 6:23

Medical schools see surge in applicants, thanks to "Fauci effect"

Nationwide, med-school applications are up 18% from this time last year, making an already competitive process even more so.

• Dec 25, 2020

Record number of Americans die from COVID in 1 week

Hospitals across the nation are reaching their breaking point as the coronavirus pandemic worsens. For the first time, the U.S. has now reported more than 19,000 deaths from the virus in a single week. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano and CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook have the latest on the pandemic. Dr. Robert Glatter, an emergency physician at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City, then joins CBSN's Lana Zak for his take on the health crisis.

• Dec 23, 2020
• 12:54

No curb on U.K. flights to U.S. despite virus

A newly discovered coronavirus variant spreading rapidly in the UK. is believed to be up to 70% more infectious. More than 40 countries have banned British travelers, but the U.S. has not taken that action. Infectious disease expert Dr. Amesh Adalja tells CBSN AM how genetic surveillance through virus sequencing, rather than travel restrictions, is a more effective tool against the spread.

• Dec 23, 2020
• 7:15

Dr. Fauci on the key to returning to "some form of normality"

Fauci joined CBSN for a live interview the day after he received his first dose of the coronavirus vaccine.

• Dec 23, 2020

New COVID strain in U.K. may be "already here" in U.S., doctors say

"We have had people coming from the U.K. for the past few weeks, so why would this virus not jump on the plane with everybody?" Dr. Dyan Hes said.

• Dec 22, 2020

Dr. Fauci gets the coronavirus vaccine

Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, received Moderna's coronavirus vaccine Tuesday at the National Institutes of Health. Fauci is for many the face of the federal government's pandemic response. "I want to encourage everyone who has the opportunity to get vaccinated," he said.

• Dec 22, 2020
• 1:53

Dr. Fauci gets COVID vaccine: "I consider it an honor to be part of this"

Fauci and Health Secretary Alex Azar got Moderna's vaccine on live TV to build confidence in the shot.

• Dec 22, 2020

Dr. Fauci on road ahead with COVID vaccine

Dr. Anthony Fauci details the timeline for vaccinating America and the road ahead in the coronavirus pandemic.

• Dec 16, 2020
• 5:04

Time's 2020 Person of the Year

President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris have been named Time magazine's 2020 Person of the Year. The magazine also honored frontline health workers, the organizers of the racial justice movement, and the nation's top infectious disease expert, Dr. Anthony Fauci, with the title Guardian of the Year. Time senior correspondent Charlotte Alter joined CBSN to discuss the choices.

• Dec 11, 2020
• 4:13

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