U.S. coronavirus cases hit 7-month low
Los Angeles County is among the many places across the country easing pandemic restrictions as cases and deaths drop to the lowest point in months. Carter Evans reports.
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U.S. COVID cases predicted to decline
CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky says the U.S. could see a "sharp decline" in new COVID-19 cases by July, as long as people continue to wear masks and get vaccinated. Meanwhile, the Biden administration says it will support the temporary waiver of patent rights to allow developing nations to produce vaccines. CBS News correspondent Laura Podesta joins CBSN AM to discuss.
CDC predicts COVID spike, then decline
The CDC has predicted an increase in COVID-19 infections this month, followed by a sharp drop in July. This all depends upon high vaccination rates and continued following of health and safety guidelines. Internal medicine physician Dr. Stella Safo joined CBSN to discuss the most recent coronavirus research.
CDC projects sharp decline in COVID-19 cases by July
The prediction comes with a warning: Any decline could be delayed by a continued drop in vaccinations.
U.S. coronavirus infections fall
New CDC models predict coronavirus infections and death will fall in the coming weeks. But officials say a drop in vaccinations and circulating variants threaten to reverse any progress. Dr. Len Horovitz, a pulmonary specialist at Lenox Hill Hospital, joins CBSN's Lana Zak with more on vaccination efforts.
CDC projects decline in COVID-19 cases by July
For the first time since mid-March, the CDC is predicting a decline in COVID-19 deaths and cases by July. Mola Lenghi has the details.
CDC projects covid cases in U.S. will drop
The Centers for Disease Control is now projecting COVID-19 cases and deaths in the U.S. will fall sharply by the end of July. Dr. William Schaffner, a professor of preventive medicine at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, joined CBSN's Tanya Rivero with more on the president's new goals for vaccinating Americans.
Vaccine access could soon expand to kids
The CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices will hold an emergency meeting next week, as Pfizer prepares to seek authorization to offer its vaccine for kids age 12 to 15. Internal medicine specialist and immunologist Dr. Neeta Ogden joins CBSN to discuss that, plus efforts to develop future vaccines that could come in the form of a patch or a pill.
CDC director on new U.S. vaccination goal
CDC Director Rochelle Walensky joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss President Biden's newly announced plan to give 70% of U.S. adults at least one COVID-19 vaccine shot by July 4.
Births fall to 42-year low in U.S.
Among teenagers, many of whom shifted to remote learning due to the pandemic, birth rates fell precipitously, according to data released by the CDC.
FDA may allow Pfizer vaccine for adolescents
The Food and Drug Administration is expected to expand the authorization for Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine to children ages 12 to 15 in the coming days. The CDC's Advisory Committee on Vaccination Practices would also need to update its recommendations for the shot. Dr. Dyan Hes, founder of Gramercy Pediatrics in New York City, joined CBSN to discuss the next steps in the vaccination effort.
COVID-19's effect on the opioid crisis
Based on the latest data, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention predicts more than 90,000 drug overdose deaths happened in the U.S. between October 2019 and September 2020, an increase since the COVID-19 pandemic started. Dr. Michael Barnett, an assistant professor of health policy and management at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, spoke with Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers on CBSN about what's fueling the spike in deaths.
Press secretary on new CDC mask guidance
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the CDC's new guidance for fully vaccinated Americans.
CDC: Vaccine drastically cuts hospitalizations
The CDC has released new data about the effectiveness of the coronavirus vaccines in the real world. The agency says fully vaccinated adults age 65 and over are 94% less likely to be hospitalized with COVID-19. CBS News' Chris Martinez reports on efforts to get more people vaccinated, and Dr. Krutika Kuppalli joins CBSN to discuss.
CDC updates guidelines for vaccinated people
The CDC now says some outdoor activities are safe without masks when people are fully vaccinated. Dr. Alonzo Plough, the chief science officer at the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, joins CBSN to talk about about why it's important to get vaccinated.
Doctor on face masks, 2 new reports of blood clots
Dr. Neeta Ogden, an internal medicine specialist and immunologist, joined CBSN to discuss the latest on COVID-19 in the United States, including two new reports of blood clots in people who received the Johnson and Johnson vaccine.
Using at-home tests to combat the spread of coronavirus
Federal agencies are distributing thousands of free coronavirus test kits in North Carolina and Tennessee.
CDC relaxes mask guidelines for fully vaccinated Americans
New guidance lays out some activities that fully vaccinated Americans can safely resume.
Millions skip second COVID vaccine dose
Across the country, millions of people are missing appointments for their second vaccine dose. The CDC says the second shot is critical in helping protect people from the virus. Adriana Diaz spoke to one woman hesitant about getting the second dose and a doctor warning of consequences if people skip out.
HHS Secretary on COVID-19, border
Secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra joins "CBS This Morning" to talk about the new CDC guidelines the Biden administration is expected to announce, vaccine hesitancy and unaccompanied children at the border.
Biden urges Americans to "get vaccinated now"
President Biden discussed on Tuesday new guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which says that fully vaccinated people do not need to wear a mask for most outdoor activities. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.
CDC issues new guidance on facial coverings
The CDC is easing restrictions on masks, allowing those who are fully vaccinated to unmask for some outdoor activities. University of Virginia critical care and infectious disease physician and medical ICU director Dr. Taison Bell joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss the latest coronavirus news.
CDC updates mask guidelines
Fully vaccinated Americans can safely enjoy more activities maskless, such as running outside or attending small outdoor gatherings, according to updated guidelines announced by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. CBS News reporter Alex Tin joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with details.
Biden urges COVID-19 vaccinations
President Biden and a group of Republican lawmakers are urging Americans to get vaccinated against COVID-19, as the CDC issues new guidance on masks. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion, Axios political reporter Sarah Mucha and Washington Examiner political and investigative reporter Sarah Westwood join CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano to discuss Mr. Biden's joint address to Congress and plans to share vaccines with India.
CDC issues new mask guidance for vaccinated Americans
Life is one step closer to normal as the CDC issued new mask guidance for Americans who have been fully vaccinated. Ed O'Keefe reports.
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