Delta variant may double risk of hospitalization for unvaccinated, study says
Troubling news concerning the Delta variant emerges for those who are unvaccinated as COVID infections in the U.S. average more than 150,000 per day.
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Gottlieb says COVID-19 vaccine for kids could be approved by early winter
Pfizer's two-dose vaccine is already authorized for emergency use in children ages 12 to 15.
How COVID is creating a challenge amid Ida
Hurricane Ida is challenging Louisiana hospitals as they're already filled to capacity from a surge of COVID-19. Louisiana State University Associate professor Dr. Stephen Brierre joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss the challenges he's facing. Read more here.
U.S. COVID deaths exceed 1,000 per day
The U.S. is averaging 156,000 new COVID cases daily. Meanwhile, the South is battling the worst of the Delta surge, with ICU beds rapidly running out. Lilia Luciano takes a look.
Louisiana grapples with Ida and COVID-19
Hurricane Ida made landfall in Louisiana as a Category 4 storm Sunday afternoon. Many hospitals in the area were unable to evacuate, and are instead riding out what's being called an "extremely dangerous" storm. Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss what the state is doing to prevent the spread of COVID-19 at evacuation shelters.
Gottlieb says COVID-19 vaccine could be approved for kids by early winter
Dr. Scott Gottlieb, the former FDA commissioner who sits on Pfizer's board of directors, says the company should be ready to apply for approval for use among children as early as October.
Gulf Coast faces dual crises of Hurricane Ida and COVID-19
CBS News’ Mark Strassmann reports on one forecast model that predicts that without improved masking and vaccination rates, there could be 100,000 COVID-19 deaths in the U.S. by early December.
Study: Delta variant doubles hospitalization risk
An alarming study reports that the Delta variant can double the risk of hospitalizations for those who are unvaccinated. This comes as the U.S. is averaging about 150,000 new COVID infections each day. Lilia Luciano reports.
Origins of COVID-19 still unclear
Members of the U.S. intelligence community remain divided over the origins of COVID-19. According to a report released Friday by the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, there are two likely sources. The virus either came from an infected animal or a lab. Dr. Stanley Perlman, a professor of microbiology and immunology at the University of Iowa and a pediatric infectious diseases physician, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the report's findings and more.
COVID hospitalizations of younger patients rising
Coronavirus cases and hospitalizations are rising yet again, with COVID-19 responsible for nearly one-third of all ICU patients in the U.S. COVID-related hospitalizations of people under the age of 50, including a surge among children, are at their highest since the beginning of the pandemic. Mark Strassmann reports.
CDC warns not to use anti-parasitic drug ivermectin to treat COVID
Ivermectin has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration only to treat river blindness, intestinal strongyloidiasis, head lice and rosacea in humans.
Rev. Jesse Jackson moved to rehab facility after COVID hospitalization
"I'm doing fairly well," Jackson told reporters Tuesday.
Biden administration vigilant after Kabul bombing
The Biden administration is ramping up its evacuation efforts from Afghanistan ahead of the August 31 deadline. Plus, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' ban on school mask mandates is overturned by a state judge. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joined CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss this weekend's "Face the Nation."
Judge: Florida schools may impose mask mandates
A Florida judge ruled school districts can require students and teachers to wear masks, striking down a ban on mask mandates imposed by the governor. Manuel Bojorquez takes a look.
Supreme Court blocks eviction moratorium
The U.S. Supreme Court blocked the Biden administration's temporary ban on evictions. In a 6-3 vote, the court ruled to end protections for millions of Americans who struggled to pay rent as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. CBS News reporter Sarah Ewall-Wice explained to CBSN's Tom Hanson what's next for those Americans.
Oregon hospitals overwhelmed as Delta variant surges
Oregon has become one of the worst hotspots as the U.S. averages more than 150,000 new COVID cases per day. Janet Shamlian has more.
Pandemic intensifies mental health crisis for teens
A recent survey found a spike in thoughts about self-harm or suicide among 11-17-year-old students — the highest rate since it began screening in 2014. Meg Oliver has more on the growing mental health crisis among teens.
Delta variant fears deterring Americans from seeking work
Millions of people are sitting on the sidelines as COVID-19 cases surge, while small businesses are worried.
Intelligence community issues inconclusive COVID-19 origins report
Agencies in part blamed the Chinese government's refusal to share essential information for their inability to reach a definitive conclusion.
Eviction ban's end will allow pandemic lockouts to resume
Tenant advocates fear that Supreme Court ruling nixing a federal eviction moratorium will put many Americans at risk.
Finding the origin of the coronavirus
A lack of transparency from Chinese officials and looming geopolitical consequences have damaged the credibility of a WHO-led inquiry into how the virus that causes COVID-19 originated. Lesley Stahl reports.
Louisiana doctor on U.S. COVID surge
The South is now considered the U.S. epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic as the Delta variant spreads. Dr. Stephen Brierre, chief of critical care at Baton Rouge General in Louisiana and an associate professor of clinical medicine at the LSU Health Sciences Center, joined CBSN to discuss the latest on COVID-19 and how health care workers are responding.
Jail inmates with COVID given drug that "can cause serious harm"
The doctor said he would stop prescribing it to inmates if the sheriff asked him to, but added, "he's told me he's not going to do that."
U.S. vet denied ICU bed due to COVID crisis dies of treatable illness
The surge in new COVID cases is putting an enormous strain on hospitals, jeopardizing patients who cannot get the medical attention they need because of a lack of space.
COVID surge creates shortage of hospital ICU beds
The surge in new COVID cases is putting an enormous strain on hospitals across the country, making it difficult for them to treat people with other health emergencies. "CBS This Morning" lead national correspondent David Begnaud reports on a tragic case: A U.S. veteran in Bellville, Texas, who couldn't get the medical attention he needed because of a lack of space.
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