U.K. issues warning after 2 allergic reactions to Pfizer vaccine
England's National Health Service says people "with a history of a significant allergic reaction to a vaccine, medicine or food" should not get the Pfizer shot.
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How to slow the spread of COVID19 ahead of a vaccine release
Roughly 1 in every 22 Americans have tested positive for COVID-19, and U.S. is now reporting an average 200,000 Americans are testing positive for coronavirus each day, the highest daily total the country has experienced. Emergency medicine physician and Yahoo News medical contributor Dr. Dara Kass joins CBSN to discuss the impact Pfizer's vaccine will have on the country once it is approved for distribution.
ICU beds across U.S. becoming scarce
Intensive care units across the country are nearing capacity as COVID continues to spread at unprecedented rates, and health officials say the vaccine won't reach most Americans until spring. Urgent care nurse practitioner Justin Gill joins CBSN AM to explain what he's seeing on the ground and what he thinks needs to happen for vaccines to be distributed properly in hospitals.
NYC mayor vows not to let people "jump the line" for vaccine
"We've got to protect those who serve us and those who are most vulnerable, and we will enforce that rigorously," said Mayor Bill de Blasio.
Pentagon to roll out 44,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses to start, officials say
The Department of Defense anticipates giving military personnel the new vaccine at 16 locations, both in the U.S. and abroad.
Key Dem weighs in on Biden's Pentagon pick
President-elect Joe Biden is facing bipartisan concerns over his choice to lead the Pentagon. He's urging Congress to pass a waiver that would allow retired General Lloyd Austin to serve as defense secretary. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports from Wilmington, Delaware, with the latest developments on Mr. Biden's transition to power, and House Armed Services Committee Chairman Adam Smith joined CBSN to discuss some of the major concerns with Austin's nomination.
Hospitals prepare for vaccine distribution
Almost two weeks after Thanksgiving, U.S. health officials are warning the coronavirus is spreading faster than ever before. But there is growing hope in the form of a vaccine. CBS News' Debra Alfarone joined "CBSN AM" with how hospitals are preparing for its distribution.
U.S. prepares for vaccine rollout as cases top 15 million
"We will be able to vaccinate about 20 million people this month and another 20-25 million in January," said assistant secretary for health Admiral Brett Giroir.
U.S. faces "significant pain and suffering" over next few months
The U.S. recorded its deadliest week of the pandemic since April when more than 15,000 people died as a result of the virus last week, pushing the total number of coronavirus-related deaths past 283,000. CBS News correspondent Debra Alfarone joins CBSN AM to discuss when the country may expect a rollout of a vaccine.
Fauci urges Black community to be confident in COVID-19 vaccine
"I, myself, will be perfectly comfortable with taking the vaccine and I will recommend it for my family," said Fauci.
Biden unveils plans to fight pandemic
President-elect Joe Biden says his administration would deliver 100 million doses of coronavirus vaccine during his first 100 days in office. He also said he would work to get kids back in school as quickly as possible. Meanwhile, President Trump hosted a meeting touting his administration's success in developing a coronavirus vaccine so quickly. CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid and CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns discuss the latest on plans for the vaccines and progress in the transition of power.
FDA confirms Pfizer vaccine's effectiveness
U.S. coronavirus cases have surpassed 15 million as the country enters what many are calling a "dark" period. But help may soon be on the way as the FDA is set to consider Pfizer's application for emergency use of its coronavirus vaccine. CBS News correspondents Charlie D'Agata and Adriana Diaz have the latest on the race for a vaccine, then Dr. Amesh Adalja, an infectious disease expert and senior fellow at Johns Hopkins University's Bloomberg School of Public Health, joins CBSN to break down the latest.
Biden vows to distribute 100 million vaccine doses within first 100 days
Mr. Biden's future nominees and appointees will play crucial roles in overseeing distribution of a coronavirus vaccine and building public trust in it.
Trump touts vaccines at summit, urging FDA to grant approval
The president spoke at a summit of public and private-sector stakeholders who will play crucial roles in distribution and administration of COVID-19 vaccines.
FDA releases details on Pfizer vaccine's effectiveness
Pfizer has reported no serious side effects, but some recipients experienced flu-like reactions — including fever, fatigue or muscle aches — especially after the required second dose.
William Shakespeare is 2nd in U.K. to get COVID-19 vaccine
"If Margaret Keenan is patient 1A for the vaccine, would William Shakespeare be 2B, or not 2B ..." one Twitter user wrote.
U.K. grandmother, 90, gets the 1st dose of Pfizer's COVID vaccine
First mass-inoculation program in the West launches with U.K. declaring "V-Day" after a grueling year of coronavirus, but most will still have to wait until the new year.
Philadelphia officials give COVID-19 update
Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney and and Health Commissioner Dr. Thomas Farley gave a COVID-19 update Tuesday as Pennsylvania is seeing a spike in both reported coronavirus cases and hospitalizations. Watch their remarks.
White House responds to report that it declined to buy more vaccine doses
Pfizer says any additional doses between the initial agreed-upon 100 million will need to come in a separate agreement from the one put together this summer.
Biden names key members to his health team
President-elect Joe Biden has named key members of his administration's health team on Monday. They include Dr. Anthony Fauci and former U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy. CBS News correspondent Paula Reid has the latest. Then CBS News' Nikole Killion and Reuters White House correspondent Jeff Mason join CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.
Fauci on coronavirus vaccine and immunity
"CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell spoke with Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation's leading infectious disease expert, about the coronavirus vaccine and what we can expect over the next few weeks ahead of the holidays.
5 things to know about coronavirus vaccines from Fauci
Dr. Anthony Fauci said the country is in "for some significant pain and suffering the next couple of months" before a vaccine has an impact on the spread of coronavirus.
Mass-vaccination program against COVID-19 launched in Moscow
The Russian-made Sputnik V vaccine was approved before Phase 3 trials even started, and unlike most Western countries, Russia is not putting the elderly first in line for inoculation.
Can your employer force you to get a COVID-19 vaccine?
With vaccines on the way, companies will likely have the legal right to compel many workers to get inoculated, experts say.
3 former presidents say they'd take COVID-19 vaccine on camera
"I may end up taking it on TV or having it filmed, just so that people know that I trust this science," Obama said.
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