Law allows Israeli authorities to ID COVID vaccine refusers
Under the new legislation, local authorities, the Education Ministry and welfare service can ask for personal info on anyone who has declined the vaccine.
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Johnson & Johnson's single-dose vaccine is effective, FDA says
FDA scientists confirmed that overall the vaccine is about 66% effective at preventing moderate to severe COVID-19, and even better at preventing hospitalizations and deaths.
1st vaccine doses from U.N.-backed COVAX initiative arrive in Ghana
600,000 doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine are part of 1st wave of shots from global effort to vaccinate poor and developing nations - now with U.S. support.
Johnson & Johnson to fall short of promised vaccine doses
The company expects to be able to ship under 4 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine later this month.
Biden targets diverse groups with vaccine hesitancy for COVID-19 funds
The CDC has awarded more than $17 million to organizations planning vaccine education for groups of color.
Grocery workers went from essential to "expendable," union chief says
Only 13 states prioritize supermarket employees for COVID-19 vaccinations. "That's criminal," says head of UFCW.
1 year after 1st COVID cases found, Italy cautiously bouncing back
"Last year we had 188 funerals," a woman in Nembro, once the epicenter of Italy's coronavirus epidemic, tells CBS News. "This year, people are planning weddings."
An ex-CDC director on expanding access to COVID-19 vaccines
Inequalities evident by race, ethnicity and geography have been clear in the ongoing fight against COVID-19. So how can more Americans get access to necessary treatment?
Florida governor faces criticism over COVID vaccine distribution
Manatee County Commissioner Misty Servia said a deal bypassed county protocol, allowing a select group of residents to go the front of the vaccine line.
Winter storms hamper delivery of 6 million vaccine doses
Winter weather shut down more than 2,000 vaccine distribution centers.
Winter storms delay COVID-19 vaccine shipments
Winter storms have impacted deliveries of coronavirus vaccines in all 50 states. Several vaccination sites have had to close due to a lack of doses. This comes as a new study raises questions about how many doses of the Pfizer vaccine are actually needed. Dr. Amesh Adalja, an infectious disease expert and senior scholar at Johns Hopkins University's Bloomberg School of Public Health, joined CBSN with the latest on the nation's vaccination efforts.
Biden tells world leaders that "America is back"
President Biden detailed several foreign policy goals during a pair of major speeches on Friday. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the president's goals.
FedEx scrambles to keep COVID-19 vaccine shipments on track
Delivery giant rerouting vaccine doses through other states after winter storm disrupts its main hub in Tennessee.
Publix offers 225,000 workers $125 gift cards to get vaccinated
"Getting vaccinated can help us take one step closer to getting back to normal," says grocery chain CEO Todd Jones.
Vaccine trials for pregnant women, children
Pfizer and BioNTech are launching the first clinical trial in the U.S. to look at how the coronavirus vaccine affects pregnant women, and also announced plans for a clinical trial of the vaccine in children. They also submitted new data to the FDA showing that the vaccine can safely be stored at more moderate temperatures. CBSN's Tanya Rivero spoke with Dr. Leo Nissola, a physician and immunotherapy scientist, about the latest developments.
Fauci on when kids can get COVID vaccines
At a briefing by the White House coronavirus response team, Dr. Anthony Fauci said it's "highly likely" we'll have data on the safety and efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines for high-school age kids by this fall, but data on younger children won't be available until early next year. Watch his remarks.
COVID vaccine trial for pregnant women
Pfizer is beginning the first clinical trial of its COVID-19 vaccine for pregnant women. Dr. Bob Lahita, professor of medicine New York Medical College and chairman of medicine at St. Joseph University Hospital, joined CBSN to discuss the safety of the vaccine during pregnancy as well as the importance of supporting global vaccination efforts.
Worldview: Uber court ruling and more
Britain's highest court has made a landmark ruling declaring Uber drivers are "workers" and are entitled to employment benefits. In Myanmar, a 20-year-old woman has died as a result of the anti-coup demonstrations. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee joined "CBSN AM" with those and other international headlines..
Biden pledges billions to help poor countries get COVID vaccines
Global health officials are welcoming the "growing movement behind vaccine equity" as a desperately needed measure to protect everyone, including Americans.
2 pieces of good news on Pfizer's widely-used COVID vaccine
Drug company says vaccine doesn't need deep-freeze storage, which could ease distribution, as Israeli study shows 1st dose alone highly effective.
Pfizer launches first COVID-19 vaccine trial for pregnant women
Pregnant women face a greater risk of severe illness from COVID-19 and have been frustrated by a lack of clear guidance on vaccination.
Americans eager for info on COVID vaccines
"Where to get covid vaccine" was the most Googled question across the U.S. over the past month. CBSN technology reporter Dan Patterson joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the overwhelming interest in the vaccine among Americans.
5 things everyone wants to know about the COVID-19 vaccine
Despite a botched initial rollout, Americans are hungry for COVID-19 vaccine information, Google data show.
Discussion continues on COVID relief bill
President Joe Biden's trip to a Pfizer facility has been cancelled, but discussion on the administration's coronavirus relief plan continues today. CBS News' Debra Alfarone joins CBSN AM to talk more about the state of economic recovery talks in Washington.
South Africa launches COVID vaccine campaign
South Africa has launched its mass COVID-19 vaccination campaign with the shot developed by Johnson & Johnson, which has not been approved for use anywhere in the world. The move underscores the desperation in the developing world to fight the coronavirus. Debora Patta reports.
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