Some schools mandate vaccines for activities
Some school districts are requiring children to get vaccinated in order to participate in extracurricular activities. Politico education reporter Juan Perez Jr. joins CBSN to break down the new rules.
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17 Florida school district workers have died from COVID since August
A dozen of the Polk County Public School employees were actively working before becoming ill.
WHO honors Henrietta Lacks for "incalculable" medical breakthroughs
While Lacks was undergoing cancer treatment, researchers took biopsies from her body without her consent. Those cells allowed for "incalculable scientific breakthroughs" related to HPV, polio, HIV, and COVID-19.
COVID patients overrun Montana hospitals
Some hospitals in Montana can no longer accept new patients because they are so overwhelmed by COVID-19 patients. Meg Oliver has more.
White House addresses supply chain bottleneck
President Biden announced major U.S. ports and corporations will move to 24/7 operations to help alleviate the supply chain backlog. CBS News chief White House correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN's Lana Zak with more on the administration's efforts.
Some chiropractors spread vaccine misinformation
An investigation by The Associated Press found some chiropractors in the U.S. are spreading misinformation of vaccines, particularly the COVID-19 shot. They've also reportedly been capitalizing on the anti-vaccine movement. AP correspondent Michelle Smith joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss.
Biden unveils plan to ease supply chain crisis
President Biden vowed to fix the supply chain backlog that has stranded cargo ships loaded with consumer goods. The Port of Los Angeles will now be open 24/7. Ed O'Keefe has the latest.
Fauci says U.S. is looking to control COVID
Dr. Anthony Fauci says the nation's goal is to get control of the coronavirus. Cases in the U.S. have been falling in recent weeks, but Meg Oliver shows us that some hospitals are still grappling with an influx of patients. Then, Dr. Carlos Roberto Jaén, a professor of family and community medicine at the University of Texas Health San Antonio, joins CBSN to discuss the day's coronavirus headlines.
U.K. botched initial COVID response, report says
British lawmakers are denouncing the government's early response to the pandemic, saying it resulted in thousands of avoidable deaths. CBS News contributor Simon Bates unpacks the scathing report in this week's installment of "London Calling."
Major backlog at ports disrupts supply chain
Retailers, truck drivers and customers are frustrated with the supply chain backlog. Carter Evans gets their reaction.
Health experts warn of flu resurgence
Health officials are warning of a possible "twindemic" of COVID-19 and the flu this winter. Janet Shamlian has the details.
New Jersey gubernatorial candidates face off
New Jersey incumbent Democratic Governor Phil Murphy faced off against Republican challenger Jack Ciattarelli in their second and final gubernatorial debate Tuesday night. They sparred over a number of topics, including how they would handle the COVID-19 pandemic. CBS News political reporter Adam Brewster joined CBSN to discuss.
"Do we need to ration care?": COVID patients overwhelm Montana hospitals
Some hospitals have reached the point of not accepting new patients and are preparing to ration care.
Experts warn of possible "twindemic" of COVID-19 and flu this winter
Research shows pandemic precautions, like wearing masks and social distancing, helped stop the spread of flu and other common respiratory viruses last season, but now those precautions aren't as prevalent.
White House addressing supply chain issues
The White House says it has helped broker an agreement for the Port of Los Angeles to operate 24/7 to help address supply chain issues. CBS News' Natalie Brand reports on conditions driving up prices for consumers, and CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero with more on the administration's response.
Immunologist talks mixing COVID-19 boosters
As the Food and Drug Administration prepares to review COVID-19 booster data from Johnson & Johnson and Moderna this week, other clinical trials are studying the potential of mixing doses of two different vaccines. Immunologist Dr. John Wherry joins CBSN to discuss why this is not yet a good idea.
United CEO weighs in on Texas mandate, employee firings
United Airlines was the first major airline in the United States to announce a vaccine mandate for all its employees this summer.
Why healthy kids do regular, rapid at-home COVID tests in the U.K.
Across Europe, freely available, highly-reliable home test kits have proven to be one more valuable weapon in the fight against the coronavirus, and the U.S. has taken note.
Louisiana zoo animals are getting COVID vaccine
Gorillas and orangutans at the Audubon Zoo are in the process of getting their first dose.
Florida county fined millions for mandating COVID vaccines
Leon County says its vaccine requirement was "legally justifiable" and a "responsible action to keep our employees safe."
U.S. to lift land border restrictions for vaccinated travelers
For the first time since March 2020, the U.S. will allow vaccinated travelers to enter the country by land for non-essential activities, like tourism and family visits.
Pace of new COVID vaccinations drops in U.S.
The pace of new coronavirus vaccinations in the U.S. is slowing once again, but so is the rate of infection. Dr. Alison Haddock, an assistant professor at Baylor College of Medicine and an emergency medicine physician, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano with her analysis of the nation's fight against the pandemic.
Texas governor bans COVID vaccine mandates
Texas Governor Greg Abbott threatened to fine companies that enforce COVID-19 vaccine mandates. Nancy Cordes has more on how it contradicts a federal mandate.
Yellen expects prices to return to "normal levels" once pandemic recedes
Janet Yellen said it won't happen in the next month or two, but urged consumers not to panic ahead of the holiday shopping season.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott bans vaccine mandates by "any entity"
Those found in violation of the order will be subject to a fine.
3 children, 1 teacher killed in Oregon school shooting, police say
Vance says "selling access to the White House" is "disgusting"
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