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The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases said AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine trial results may include "outdated information," a day after the drugmaker said its shot was 79% effective against the coronavirus and 100% effective at preventing severe disease and hospitalizations. Pediatrician Dr. Dyan Hes spoke with Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers about the trial and and several other COVID-19 studies.
AstraZeneca may have used "outdated information" when it released data from a late-stage trial of its COVID-19 vaccine early Monday, federal officials say. The Data and Safety Monitoring Board (DSMB) said late in the day it "was concerned" about the information the British drugmaker made public about the large-scale U.S. trial of the vaccine it developed along with Oxford University. CBS News medical contributor Dr. David Agus joins "CBS This Morning" to address the news.
As U.S. raises concerns over AstraZeneca's data reporting, drug company says preliminary info was "consistent with the interim analysis," but full review coming within 2 days.
AstraZeneca announced its coronavirus vaccine is 79% effective in U.S. clinical trials and 100% effective in preventing serious illness. Meg Oliver reports.
Drugmaker AstraZeneca is preparing to request emergency use authorization for its coronavirus vaccine in the U.S. after its latest clinical trial finds the vaccine was fully effective in preventing COVID-19 hospitalizations and 79% effective in stopping symptomatic illness. Dr. Alonzo Plough, chief science officer at the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, joins CBSN to discuss the potential impact in the fight against the pandemic.
AstraZeneca has released clinical trial results showing its vaccine is 79% effective against symptomatic cases of COVID-19 and 100% effective at preventing severe disease and hospitalizations. Dr. Ron Elfenbein spoke with Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers on CBSN about why these results are so promising, and the wild scenes in Florida where spring break tourists are defying curfews and COVID restrictions.
AstraZeneca said a U.S. clinical trial found its COVID-19 vaccine to be 79% effective at preventing symptoms of the coronavirus and 100% effective at preventing severe disease and hospitalization. The vaccine will next be submitted to the Food and Drug Administration for emergency-use authorization in the U.S. CBS News foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports from Oxford University in England.
AstraZeneca says advanced trial data from a U.S. study on the COVID-19 vaccine it developed along with Oxford University shows it is 79% effective in preventing symptomatic illness and 100% effective against severe illness and hospitalization. Dr. David Agus joined "CBS This Morning" to explain more.
The British drug maker says the large trial also answered many questions that have arisen about the vaccine. Next step: seeking approval for its use in the U.S.
The U.S. was expected to reach 100 million COVID-19 vaccine shots administered since President Biden took office. In advance of Friday's expected milestone, Mr. Biden appeared in a social media video urging Americans to get the vaccine. John Moore, a professor of microbiology and immunology at Weill Cornell Medical College, joined CBSN's Tanya Rivero to discuss the inoculation campaign.
President Biden is on track to beat his goal of 100 million COVID shots administered in his first 100 days. But cases are surging in more than a dozen states. Nikki Battiste reports.
White House press secretary Jen Psaki said the administration is "assessing how we can loan" 4 million doses.
Health experts worry having fewer coronavirus restrictions in place nationwide could make it easier for variants to spread and possibly cause another surge. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans reports, and Dr. David Hirschwerk, an attending infectious disease specialist at Northwell Health, joins CBSN to discuss the latest.
Suspensions of the most readily available vaccine, along with new variants spreading fast and Europeans letting their guard down, are all prolonging the agony in Europe.
CBS News medical contributor Dr. David Agus joins "CBS This Morning" to share the latest COVID-19 vaccine news. The AstraZeneca vaccine, which is not yet authorized in the U.S., is now suspended in more than a dozen European countries due to concerns over blood clots. And Moderna's vaccine trials are underway in children under 12 years old, including babies as young as six months.
The coronavirus variant first discovered in Brazil is now in two states. Health officials are raising concerns about the possibility of a fourth surge if states lift restrictions too quickly. Dr. Teresa Amato, the director of emergency medicine at Long Island Jewish Forest Hills, joins CBSN to discuss the latest.
Health officials are warning of a potential surge of COVID-19 cases around spring break. The warning comes as more than a million Americans traveled through U.S. airports on Monday. CBS News reporter Alex Tin joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with more on the variant that's expected to become dominant by April, as well as the latest on a new vaccine trial involving children as young as 6 months old.
The AstraZeneca vaccine — one of the largest in Europe — has hit a major crisis as countries across the continent suspend its use over fears it may cause blood clots in some recipients. Charlie D'Agata reports on what this could mean for a vaccine not yet available in the U.S., but that hopes to be soon.
List of countries shelving the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine is growing, but among 17 million people given the drug, fewer than 40 have developed blood clots.
The CDC is warning the U.S. could seen another surge of COVID-19 if Americans don't take precautions this spring. CBS News' Manuel Bojorquez report from Miami, then Dr. Amesh Adalja, an infectious disease expert and senior scholar at Johns Hopkins University's Bloomberg School of Public Health, joins CBSN to discuss the latest.
The death toll and hospitalizations from COVID-19 are declining in the U.S. after a devastating surge of infections this winter. But the nation's top infectious disease expert, Dr. Anthony Fauci, warns that we could still see surges if mitigation measures are lifted too early. Naomi Ruchim joins "CBSN AM" with more.
At least 12 are dead after another violent day of anti-coup protests in Myanmar. Western India is preparing for another lockdown. Several countries suspend use of AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine to look into reports of blood clots. And the EU is declared an "LGBTIQ Freedom Zone." CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay joins "CBSN AM" with today's headlines.
March 11 marks one year since the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic. Dr. Leo Nissola, a physician and immunotherapy specialist, spoke with Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers on CBSN about vaccines, the lessons of the past year and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' new guidance that people can visit their loved ones in nursing homes.
Efforts are underway to get the coronavirus vaccine to people in developing countries. UNICEF is helping lead the charge for the global COVAX rollout in places like Africa, the Middle East and Asia. Lana Zak spoke with Michael Nyenhuis, president and CEO of UNICEF, USA, about the humanitarian mission.
The drugmaker is working on a potential new vaccine that could be more effective against variants.
The planned crewed launch of Boeing's long-delayed Starliner crew ferry ship was called off with less than two hours to go before liftoff.
Without a major change, Social Security may be forced to cut benefits in 2035, a year later than previously forecast.
Tornadoes touched down Monday evening in rural Oklahoma as large hail pelted parts of Kansas.
College protesters are demanding divestment as a way to deliver change, although its effectiveness isn't clear cut.
Prosecutors are continuing to call witnesses in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York, where jurors heard from a former Trump Organization executive.
A U.S. soldier has been detained in Russia, officials confirmed.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office says the proposal is "far from meeting Israel's core demands."
There is no question that Nehls served overseas and engaged in combat, but military documents show he received one Bronze Star instead of two.
A man was also found shot to death inside the home where the man who pulled the gun during the service.
Tornadoes touched down Monday evening in rural Oklahoma as large hail pelted parts of Kansas.
Prosecutors are continuing to call witnesses in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York, where jurors heard from a former Trump Organization executive.
Recall includes yogurt pretzels and other confections sold by retailers such as Dollar General, HyVee, Target and Walmart.
Without a major change, Social Security may be forced to cut benefits in 2035, a year later than previously forecast.
College protesters are demanding divestment as a way to deliver change, although its effectiveness isn't clear cut.
Recall includes yogurt pretzels and other confections sold by retailers such as Dollar General, HyVee, Target and Walmart.
Without a major change, Social Security may be forced to cut benefits in 2035, a year later than previously forecast.
College protesters are demanding divestment as a way to deliver change, although its effectiveness isn't clear cut.
A new membership from luxury fitness chain Equinox includes a battery of tests normally reserved for professional athletes.
Condé Nast employees were set to walk off the job only hours before the Met Gala, chaired by company editorial director Anna Wintour.
Prosecutors are continuing to call witnesses in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York, where jurors heard from a former Trump Organization executive.
Without a major change, Social Security may be forced to cut benefits in 2035, a year later than previously forecast.
A U.S. soldier has been detained in Russia, officials confirmed.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office says the proposal is "far from meeting Israel's core demands."
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem would not answer a question about whether the meeting with the North Korean leader actually occurred.
Recall includes yogurt pretzels and other confections sold by retailers such as Dollar General, HyVee, Target and Walmart.
A survey from the American Academy of Dermatology finds more than one-third of adults reported getting a sunburn last year — the highest number since 2020.
Hormel Foods says potentially contaminated products were shipped to Publix and Dollar Tree distribution warehouses.
Steward Health Care, the struggling hospital group that owns hospitals in Massachusetts, Texas, Florida and other states, announced Monday that it is filing for bankruptcy.
The Texas dairy worker infected by H5N1 "did not disclose the name of their workplace," frustrating investigators.
A U.S. soldier has been detained in Russia, officials confirmed.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office says the proposal is "far from meeting Israel's core demands."
Zakia Wardak, Afghanistan's top diplomat in India, announced her resignation after reportedly being stopped at an airport with the gold cache.
Claiming a "new round of escalation" from NATO amid the war in Ukraine, Russia plans drills simulating the use of battlefield nuclear weapons.
Historic flooding has left the wealthy Brazilian city of Porto Alegre underwater, with more than 80 people dead and many awaiting rescue.
The 2024 Met Gala saw hundreds of celebrities looking their best on fashion's biggest night.
The stars came out for the the 2024 Met Gala in New York City. See some of the most eye-catching outfits of the night.
Miss USA Noelia Voigt said she's stepping down and relinquishing her crown.
Kendrick Lamar and Drake have each released several ruthless diss tracks against each other, with Kendrick alleging Drake has a secret daughter and making other disturbing accusations.
From "Magnum, P.I." to "Blue Bloods," Tom Selleck has become a staple of American television and film. In his latest memoir, "You Never Know," Selleck shares insights from his journey in Hollywood and beyond.
Sidechat, an app launched in 2022 where students can post anonymously about their colleges, is becoming a tool for those choosing to protest at U.S. campuses. Amanda Silberling, a senior culture writer for TechCrunch, joins CBS News with more details on the app.
Microsoft users can now use biometric passkeys, like a thumbprint or Face ID, to sign into Microsoft 365, Copilot. Jon Fingas, senior editor at Techopedia, has more.
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Sidechat, an anonymous messaging app, has been used by students to share opinions and updates, but university administrators say it has also fueled hateful rhetoric.
Georgia is home to the nation's newest nuclear reactor. It's bringing clean energy to the state, but the project has run over budget and past its original completion date. Drew Kann, climate and environment reporter for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, joins CBS News to explore the effort.
Boeing's Starliner was set to make its maiden voyage to the International Space Station, with its first piloted launch Monday night. But the launch, already pushed back following years of delays, was scrubbed with less than two hours to go before liftoff. Mark Strassmanm reports.
Reported sightings of giant, toxic, invasive hammerhead flatworms are on the rise in parts of southeastern Canada. Experts say the worms can grow up to 3 feet long and pose a risk to children, pets and other small animals. Peter Ducey, PH.D. and distinguished teaching professor at SUNY Cortland, joins CBS News to discuss the worm.
When NASA added a tiny four-pound helicopter as a stowaway to its Mars 2020 lander, it expected the helicopter to fly five very brief flights in the thin Martian atmosphere. Yet, Ingenuity would far surpass all expectations.
When NASA added a drone named Ingenuity to its Mars 2020 rover Perseverance, it expected the tiny four-pound helicopter to fly a total of five very brief missions in the thin Martian atmosphere. But Ingenuity far surpassed all expectations, flying dozens of flights before suffering damage to its rotors in January. Correspondent David Pogue reports on how the tiny drone, created from off-the-shelf parts, continued to provide valuable data and images from the Red Planet three years into its mission.
There's a newly-determined "major factor" in declining bumblebee populations – and it's attacking their nests.
A man has confessed to killing a woman at her apartment near Oklahoma City in 2016. He is being held on a first-degree murder charge.
Police identified the victims as Samantha Cisneros and Taryn Allen and said a 5-year-old girl was injured with a gunshot wound.
A church service in North Braddock, Pennsylvania, was upended Sunday when a man pulled a gun on the pastor in the middle of his sermon.
Officials confirmed the bodies found in a well last week in Mexico belonged to three missing surfers and that they each had bullet wounds.
Brian Fanion says he and his wife Amy Fanion had been arguing about his retirement plans when she picked up his service weapon and shot herself. Investigators did not believe his story.
Boeing's Starliner space capsule is set for a historic launch Monday night. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood looks at the long-awaited mission into orbit, and what it could mean for the future of space travel.
The planned piloted launch of Boeing's long-delayed Starliner crew ferry ship was called off with less than two hours to go before liftoff.
After years of delays, Boeing is set to launch its Starliner spacecraft with a crew for the first time Monday. The test flight will carry two astronauts to the International Space Station.
The Eta Aquariids meteor shower will peak overnight on Sunday into Monday, according to NASA.
Two veteran astronauts will put the Starliner through its paces in the ship's first piloted flight to orbit.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
When Tiffiney Crawford was found dead inside her van, authorities believed she might have taken her own life. But could she shoot herself twice in the head with her non-dominant hand?
We look back at the life and career of the longtime host of "Sunday Morning," and "one of the most enduring and most endearing" people in broadcasting.
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
The 2024 Met Gala saw hundreds of celebrities looking their best on fashion's biggest night. CBS New York's Ali Bauman reports.
Key battleground states across the country are essentially even, according to a recent CBS News poll. Executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto examines the numbers. Then, journalists Jasmine Wright and Daniella Diaz join with analysis.
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem is in trouble for telling the truth about what she did to her dog and lying about what she didn't do on the world stage. CBS News chief political analyst John Dickerson explains.
The 2024 Met Gala is underway with celebrities arriving for the red carpet. CBS News New York reporter Ali Bauman has more from outside the Met.
Hamas said Monday it had accepted a proposed cease-fire deal with Israel presented by Egypt and Qatar. Earlier in the day, President Biden spoke to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about efforts to secure a hostage deal and had lunch with King Abdullah of Jordan. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports.