Facebook will remove misinformation about COVID-19 vaccines

The company wants to remove misinformation about the virus that could lead to "imminent physical harm."

• Dec 3, 2020

Second shot no-shows could foil COVID-19 vaccination efforts

Experts say a vaccine-resistant mutation is more likely if millions of Americans end up getting only one dose.

• Dec 3, 2020

Initial vaccine distribution will cover fraction of health care workers

Pfizer's first tranche of vaccines is expected to be shipped on December 15.

• Dec 3, 2020

NYC mayor: First COVID vaccine shipments could come by Dec. 15

"The cavalry is coming," he said, "and the moment we have all been waiting for is finally here."

• Dec 3, 2020

Vaccine access a concern in Africa

The head of Africa's CDC is sounding the alarm about the need for timely access to vaccines for COVID-19. Cara Anna, Africa correspondent for the Associated Press, joins CBSN to discuss the leaders' concerns about vaccine availability and the obstacles that stand in their way.

• Dec 3, 2020
• 7:38

U.S. reports 200,000 new coronavirus cases

The U.S. set two disturbing records Wednesday: More than 200,000 COVID-19 cases were confirmed, and for the first time more than 100,000 patients are currently hospitalized with the disease. Dr. Leo Nissola joins CBSN with the latest on the fight against the pandemic.

• Dec 3, 2020
• 6:59

Former HHS Secretary on CDC vaccine recommendations

Kathleen Sebelius, the Health and Human Services Secretary under President Obama, joins CBSN to talk about the CDC advisory group's recent recommendations on who should receive the coronavirus vaccine once it's made available.

• Dec 2, 2020
• 12:36

U.K. becomes 1st country to approve Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for use

Government grants emergency use authorization and says the vaccine will be distributed from next week following "months of rigorous clinical trials."

• Dec 2, 2020

U.K. approves Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine

The U.K. has become the first country to approve Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine, with mass immunizations expected to begin next week. Charlie D'Agata has details.

• Dec 2, 2020
• 2:10

U.K, will start distributing COVID vaccines

The U.K. is the first country in the West to authorize emergency use of a coronavirus vaccine. Health officials there have already ordered 40 million doses. CBS News foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata joins CBSN with the latest on the distribution plans.

• Dec 2, 2020
• 5:57

U.K. regulators approve Pfizer vaccine

The U.K. has become the first country in the world to approve Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine for distribution. U.K. officials said they'll be ready to start administering the vaccine as early as next week. CBS News foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata joined "CBSN AM" to explain how the U.K. was able to move ahead without the European Union and what happens to the AstraZeneca vaccine being tested by Oxford.

• Dec 2, 2020
• 7:29

Pence says vaccine distribution could begin by mid-December

"We strongly believe the vaccine distribution process could begin as soon as the week of December 14," Pence said.

• Dec 1, 2020

CDC committee prioritizes groups for vaccine distribution

CDC advisers voted on which Americans should be prioritized to receive the first vaccines authorized for emergency use by the FDA.

• Dec 1, 2020

Fauci: COVID-19 will continue unless "overwhelming majority" take vaccine

In a Facebook live stream with Mark Zuckerberg, Fauci said Americans should be vaccinated if they want to be "part of the solution" to the pandemic.

• Dec 1, 2020

Cuomo urges feds to protect undocumented immigrants in vaccine rollout

Cuomo said the federal program requires states to collect and share personal information for those taking the vaccine, which could be shared with agencies like the Department of Homeland Security and ICE.

• Dec 1, 2020

Inside look at how coronavirus vaccines will be distributed

"This is going to be one of the most challenging public health distribution efforts we've seen," said Dr. Amesh Adalja.

• Dec 1, 2020

Companies prepare for COVID vaccine distribution

CBS News has confirmed that United Airlines is using chartered flights to distribute Pfizer's upcoming coronavirus vaccine. The FDA will consider emergency use approval in December. Kris Van Cleave takes a closer look.

• Nov 30, 2020
• 2:39

Governors to decide who gets vaccines first, health secretary says

Alex Azar says Moderna and Pfizer vaccines may receive FDA approval and be ready for use before Christmas.

• Nov 30, 2020

Open: This is "Face the Nation," November 29

Today on "Face the Nation," preparations to distribute the yet-to-be-approved coronavirus vaccine pick up speed as America braces for the fallout from the Thanksgiving holiday

• Nov 29, 2020
• 1:50

Doctors fear spike in post-holiday COVID-19 infections

Doctors and public health officials fear the nation could see another sharp increase in coronavirus cases. The concerns come as virus-related infections and deaths continue to hit record highs. Dr. Shereef Elnahal, the president and CEO of University Hospital in Newark, New Jersey, joins CBSN to discuss. 

• Nov 27, 2020
• 11:33

CDC weighs shortening COVID-19 quarantine period

As coronavirus cases in the U.S. spike to record highs, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are considering a change to the agency's recommendation about quarantining for 14 days after a person tests positive for coronavirus. Dr. Wilbur Chen-- a professor at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, the director of the UMB Travel Medicine Practice and the chief of adult clinical studies at the Center for Vaccine Development and Global Health -- joins CBSN to discuss the latest developments for a possible coronavirus vaccine and the CDC's approach to vaccine guidelines.

• Nov 25, 2020
• 10:10

U.S. reports 2,100 COVID-19 deaths in one day

More than 2,100 COVID-19 deaths were reported in the U.S. on Tuesday, making it the deadliest day the country has seen in six months. The virus continues to hit hard in America's heartland. "CBS This Morning" lead national correspondent David Begnaud reports from Fargo, North Dakota, and Dr. Leo Nissola, an immunotherapy researcher, joined CBSN to discuss the latest on a vaccine.

• Nov 25, 2020
• 13:15

Hospital prepares for COVID-19 vaccine distribution

CBS News got rare access inside Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami that will be among the first to receive Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine. Mireya Villarreal shows us how health care workers are preparing for its distribution.

• Nov 23, 2020
• 2:06

AstraZeneca vaccine up to 90% effective

The AstraZeneca vaccine created with Oxford University is another sign of hope for the world as cases and hospitalizations run rampant. Dr. Amesh Adalja joins CBSN to discuss both the vaccine and an antibody treatment approved by the FDA.

• Nov 23, 2020
• 4:19

Pfizer seeks approval of COVID vaccine

A record 87,000 Americans tested positive for the coronavirus on Thursday, and more than 250,000 American have died since the pandemic began. On Friday, Pfizer applied for emergency authorization for its coronavirus vaccine, which could go into distribution by the end of the year. Dr. John Moore. professor of microbiology and immunology at Weill Cornell Medical College at Cornell University, joined CBSN to discuss the latest.

• Nov 20, 2020
• 10:03

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