The fight over COVID-19 booster shots heats up
In Tennessee, less than 45% of the population is fully vaccinated. The state leads the nation in the number of new COVID-19 cases per capita.
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FDA neutral on COVID boosters
The FDA is not yet taking a definitive stance on whether or not booster shots are needed to help protect people from coronavirus infections. A key advisory committee is set to meet to discuss authorizing an extra dose of Pfizer's vaccine in the coming days. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca reports from Tennessee, where first vaccine doses remain low. Then, Dr. Adam Brown, an emergency physician and the COVID-19 national task force chair at Envision Healthcare, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the latest on the pandemic.
Pfizer, Moderna call for COVID booster shots
Pfizer and Moderna are pushing for COVID-19 vaccine booster shots, but the Food and Drug Administration has yet to support a third dose. Many Americans still need to be convinced to get their first shot. Omar Villafranca has more.
Controversy over COVID booster shot plan
Two senior U.S. vaccine regulators who are leaving the FDA have come out against the White House plan to roll out COVID-19 vaccine booster shots. A group of international scientists published research in The Lancet on Monday concluding that while a third dose is beneficial to the immunocompromised, the average person does not need it yet. Dr. Mark Kline, physician-in-chief at the Children's Hospital of New Orleans, joined CBSN to discuss the controversy.
Some experts disagree on need for boosters
CBS News Medical Contributor Dr. David Agus joins “CBS Mornings” to discuss why he disagrees with a group of international experts who wrote a new paper, saying there isn't enough data to support COVID-19 booster shots for the general public.
GOP governors oppose Biden vaccine mandates
The Biden administration is preparing for a legal fight over recently announced vaccine mandates for federal workers and large companies. Nearly two dozen Republican governors have come out in opposition of the requirements that will impact some 100 million Americans. At least three have threatened to take legal action. CBS News researcher Max Bayer joined CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the mandates and more.
Biden to announce new COVID strategy
President Biden will outline the new phase of the nation's fight against the coronavirus this week. Weijia Jiang has more on his plan to slow the spread of the Delta variant and boost vaccination rates. Then, Dr. Sejal Hathi, a physician and faculty member at Johns Hopkins University's School of Public Health, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the coronavirus news of the day.
Biden tours Ida damage in Northeast
President Biden on Tuesday surveyed the storm damage from the remnants of Hurricane Ida in parts of New Jersey and New York. He called the storm an opportunity to acknowledge the reality of climate change as extreme weather events become more common. CBS News White House correspondent Weijia Jiang, NPR White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez, and Axios congressional correspondent Alayna Treene join CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with more on the president's domestic policy agenda, as well as Secretary of State Antony Blinken's visit to Doha, Qatar.
Doctor on keeping kids safe from COVID
The Biden administration is preparing to roll out COVID-19 vaccine booster shots. Meanwhile, with millions of children returning to the classroom after Labor Day, administration officials said they won't rush the process to approve vaccines for children under 12. CBS News' Skyler Henry reports on the response to the pandemic from Washington, and Dr. Mark Kline, the physician-in-chief and chief academic officer for Children's Hospital New Orleans, joined CBSN to discuss.
Labor Day festivities could fuel COVID-19 surge
As America celebrates the last days of summer, health experts watch for new COVID-19 outbreaks tied to Labor Day gatherings. Dr. Peter Hotez, of Baylor College of Medicine, shares his view of the pandemic's future course and the latest on booster vaccines
Average daily COVID deaths jumped 131% in the last month, CDC says
Meanwhile, ICU beds are running out in Georgia, Kentucky and Hawaii. The COVID surge comes as more kids head back to school this week.
Fauci says Moderna boosters might not be ready by September 20
Dr. Anthony Fauci says Pfizer's COVID-19 boosters will "likely meet" the administration's deadline of September 20 to begin administering third doses to adults.
Biden’s COVID booster shot plan in limbo
Top health officials told the Biden administration that regulators need more data on Moderna’s COVID booster shot before signing off on it, limiting who may initially be able to receive a booster later this month.
Here's how to time getting your COVID booster and flu shots
Flu season is right in front of us, even as the Delta variant has COVID-19 cases soaring. Hospitals are worried.
Moderna asks FDA to evaluate its COVID-19 vaccine for booster
Biotech company said a third dose of its vaccine created "robust antibody responses" to the Delta variant.
WorldView: Researchers probing new variant
A new COVID-19 variant is sparking major concerns among researchers. Meanwhile, Israel has opened up booster shots to all residents who have been fully vaccinated for at least five months, and the U.N. Environment Program announced leaded gasoline has finally been phased out in every country on Earth. Also, China is forcibly trying to wean kids off video games. CBS News foreign correspondent Lucy Craft joins CBSN AM from Tokyo with more on those world headlines.
U.S. sees nearly 4 million COVID cases in August
There were nearly 4 million confirmed COVID-19 cases reported in the U.S. during the month of August. This comes as most Americans are expected to be eligible for booster vaccinations within the next three weeks. Dr. Annalee Baker, an associate professor of emergency medicine at NYU's Grossman School of Medicine, joined CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.
Latest COVID-19 vaccine safety data
The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices voted Monday on endorsing the fully-approved Pfizer vaccine, as previously recommended. Committee member Dr. William Schaffner joins CBSN to discuss the latest on plans for booster shots and when the vaccine might be available for kids.
U.S. averages 140K new daily COVID infections
The U.S. is averaging more than 142,000 new coronavirus cases per day. Janet Shamlian reports from Oregon where hospitals are filling up. Then, Dr. Hilary Fairbrother, an emergency medicine physician, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the day's coronavirus headlines.
J&J says its COVID booster shot strengthens immunity
Johnson & Johnson released data on its booster shot that shows a second dose eight months after the initial dose increases immunity. CBS News' Mark Strassmann has more on the company's announcement amid a surge in pediatric COVID cases. Then, Dr. Jeremy Faust, an attending physician at Brigham and Women's Hospital's department of emergency medicine, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the rest of the day's coronavirus headlines.
Johnson & Johnson says its COVID booster shot increases immunity
Johnson & Johnson said a booster shot of its COVID vaccine generates a "rapid and robust" spike in antibodies. Mark Strassmann shares more.
Johnson & Johnson booster study shows promising results
Johnson & Johnson says new research shows a second shot of its COVID vaccine boosts antibodies nine-fold. Meanwhile, the debate over mask and vaccine mandates is dividing Americans. CBS News national correspondent Mark Strassmann reports, then Dr. Amesh Adalja from Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health joins CBSN to discuss the latest research.
U.S. health officials urge Americans to get vaccinated
Health officials are urging Americans to get vaccinated as most U.S. counties experience "high" coronavirus transmission. As CBS News' Manuel Bojorquez reports, Dr. Fauci says the nation could get control of the virus by next spring if more people roll up their sleeves. Then, Dr. Adam Brown, an emergency physician and the COVID national task force chair at Envision Healthcare, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss the rest of the day's COVID headlines.
U.S. prepares for COVID booster shots
Three U.S. senators say they've tested positive for COVID-19 despite being vaccinated. That comes as the Biden administration is preparing to roll out booster shots for millions of people who received the Pfizer and Moderna coronavirus vaccines. CBS News' Natalie Brand reports from the White House, and then CBS News reporter Alex Tin joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with more about what to expect..
What to know about getting a 3rd COVID vaccine shot
CVS, Walgreens and other chains are now offering a third dose, but most Americans will have to wait to get one.
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