Guidelines on wearing face masks outside
The Center for Disease Control is taking steps to clarify the confusion over whether the general public should wear face masks or not. Dean Reynolds has the details.
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Over 3 million U.S. workers file for unemployment
More than 3 million U.S. workers filed for unemployment last week, making it the worst week for unemployment claims in over 50 years. Over half of all U.S. states have ordered nonessential businesses to close, putting millions more at risk of being laid off or not working enough hours to survive. Jill Schlesinger, who called the Senate's coronavirus stimulus bill aimed at easing the pandemic's economic blow a "lifeline" to these workers, joins "CBS This Morning" to put the numbers into context.
Spread of coronavirus puts strain on hospitals
The spread of coronavirus is putting a strain on community health centers. A safety net stretched thin, where it is needed most. Adriana Diaz reports.
Former surgeon general on coronavirus
Dr. Vivek Murthy, who served as Surgeon General during the Obama administration, joins "CBS Evening News" anchor Norah O'Donnell to answer questions about the coronavirus pandemic.
Trump declares national emergency to combat coronavirus
President Trump declared a national emergency Friday due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Mr. Trump also expressed for the first time a willingness to be tested. Wejiia Jiang reports.
U.S. officials ramping up coronavirus test production
U.S. health officials say they're ramping up the production of coronavirus tests, but data says only 5,000 Americans have been tested. Dr. Jon LaPook reports.
Trump downplays number of U.S. coronavirus cases
President Trump downplayed the number of U.S. coronavirus cases during his visit to CDC headquarters. Paula Reid reports.
Coronavirus cases surpass 100,000 worldwide
As coronavirus cases top 101,000 worldwide, at least 260 cases have been confirmed in the U.S. Jamie Yuccas reports.
Gottlieb on younger kids' vaccination
Dr. Scott Gottlieb, the former FDA commissioner, said the CDC is likely to take a "cautious" approach in vaccinating kids ages 5 to 11, but it's "certainly reasonable" vaccination could start as soon as Thanksgiving.
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FDA considers mixing and matching boosters
The Food and Drug Administration is considering giving the green light to mixing and matching COVID-19 vaccine booster shots. Meanwhile, the death of former Secretary of State Colin Powell is focusing attention on so-called breakthrough COVID-19 cases among people with compromised immune systems. Dr. Jeremy Faust, an emergency physician at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, joined CBSN to discuss.
Report: FDA may OK mix-and-match boosters
The Food and Drug Administration is reportedly set to allow a mix-and-match approach for COVID-19 vaccine booster shots. According to The New York Times, the agency could announce its decision Wednesday, when it's expected to authorize the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson boosters. CBS News correspondent Laura Podesta joins CBSN AM to discuss.
FDA and CDC may approve more boosters this week
The nation's top health agencies could approve boosters for the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccines this week. A CDC advisory panel is also meeting this week to discuss who should get the boosters. CBS News correspondent Laura Podesta joins CBSN AM to discuss.
CDC issues new COVID-19 guidance for the holiday season
The CDC is urging all who are eligible to get vaccinated, saying it's "the best way to minimize COVID-19 risk and keep your family and friends safer."
FDA panel recommends booster shots
The FDA vaccine advisory panel is recommending booster shots for some Americans, and these recommendations will head to the FDA and CDC for further authorization. Dr. Ofer Levy, a voting member on that FDA vaccine panel, joins CBSN's Lana Zak for more on the story.
N.Y. health officials investigating cluster of Legionnaires' disease cases
As of Saturday, one person has died from Legionnaires, two are hospitalized and seven have been released from the hospital.
FDA panel recommends J&J booster shot
The FDA advisory panel unanimously voted to recommend the Johnson & Johnson booster shot on Friday. It comes a day after the same panel made the recommendation for a third Moderna shot. President Biden says full FDA and CDC approval for both boosters could come as early as next week. CBS News reporter Max Bayer and John Moore, a professor of microbiology and immunology at Weill Cornell Medical College, join CBSN's Tanya Rivero to discuss the FDA panel's vote.
J&J seeks FDA approval of COVID booster shot
Johnson & Johnson has filed for emergency use authorization of its coronavirus booster shot. Meg Oliver explains the data behind the request. Then, Dr. Richard Besser, a pediatrician and the president and CEO of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss the latest.
CDC revising guidelines for holiday gatherings
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says it will share additional guidance on whether families should gather for the holidays. Nikki Battiste shares more.
Dr. Gottlieb on CDC coronavirus response failures
As the coronavirus pandemic gripped the U.S., former Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb worked alongside key players to track the virus. He joins CBSN AM to discuss why he believes the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention were unable to mount an effective response to a massive crisis and offers the latest details on the coronavirus.
CDC: Pregnant women should get vaccinated
Federal health officials are appealing to pregnant women to get vaccinated against COVID-19 and they're trying to make the case that the benefits of the vaccine outweigh the known or potential risks. As Mireya Villarreal reports, the resistance to get vaccinated has brought heartache to some families.
CDC says COVID deaths will likely decrease
The CDC is predicting deaths from COVID-19 will likely decrease in the coming weeks. It comes as Pfizer and BioNTech submits their data to the FDA on a pediatric COVID-19 vaccine. Dr. Adam Brown, an emergency physician and the COVID national task force chair at Envision Healthcare, joined CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the rest of the day's COVID-19 headlines.
Schools without mask mandates more likely to have COVID outbreaks, CDC finds
One study in two of Arizona's most populous counties found that schools were 3.5 times more likely to have outbreaks of COVID-19 if they started the school year without mask requirements.
CDC director explains move to recommend boosters for front-line workers
Dr. Rochelle Walensky, the director of the CDC, says there was "some real scientific discussion and a scientific close call was for those people who are at high risk by virtue of where they live or where they work."
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