Johnson & Johnson says its COVID booster shot increases immunity
Johnson & Johnson said a booster shot of its COVID vaccine generates a "rapid and robust" spike in antibodies. Mark Strassmann shares more.
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More job listings have vaccine requirements
If you're looking for a job, you may need to get a jab first. CBS News' Elise Preston reports on the growing number of job listings that come with a vaccine mandate.
Johnson & Johnson booster study shows promising results
Johnson & Johnson says new research shows a second shot of its COVID vaccine boosts antibodies nine-fold. Meanwhile, the debate over mask and vaccine mandates is dividing Americans. CBS News national correspondent Mark Strassmann reports, then Dr. Amesh Adalja from Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health joins CBSN to discuss the latest research.
Thousands of Mississippi students catch COVID
In Mississippi, low vaccination rates are leading to a surge in COVID cases, including students heading back to school. In August alone, nearly 12,000 Mississippi students tested positive for COVID, with another almost 29,000 students forced to quarantine. Mark Strassmann reports.
Doctor discusses COVID-19 cases in Louisiana
Louisiana has reported its highest number of COVID-related deaths in a single day since the coronavirus pandemic began. Dr. Mark Kline, physician-in-chief and chief academic officer at Children's Hospital New Orleans, joined CBSN to discuss the latest.
Austin mandates COVID-19 vaccination for all service members
Austin had said earlier this month that he'd require service members to be vaccinated either upon FDA approval or by mid-September with a waiver from Biden.
U.S. health officials urge Americans to get vaccinated
Health officials are urging Americans to get vaccinated as most U.S. counties experience "high" coronavirus transmission. As CBS News' Manuel Bojorquez reports, Dr. Fauci says the nation could get control of the virus by next spring if more people roll up their sleeves. Then, Dr. Adam Brown, an emergency physician and the COVID national task force chair at Envision Healthcare, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss the rest of the day's COVID headlines.
New governor of New York adds 12,000 deaths to publicized COVID tally
New York now reports nearly 55,400 people have died of COVID-19 in the state, based on death certificate data submitted to the CDC.
"Our clinics are overrun": Pediatric COVID cases spike in Mississippi
Three weeks into Mississippi's school year, 12,000 students have tested positive for COVID-19. A pediatrician in the state said the virus' impact on kids was like a "freight train."
Intelligence community delivers report on COVID-19 origins to Biden
The president has been briefed on the findings from the 90-day investigation into where and how the outbreak began, the White House said.
Pandemic contributes to nationwide teacher shortages
Many teachers left the profession earlier than expected because of the pandemic.
FDA OK of Pfizer vaccine could bring more corporate mandates
Expect "a very quick domino effect of employers taking advantage of this," one labor attorney said.
Louisiana reports record number of COVID deaths
Louisiana reported 139 deaths on Tuesday, surpassing the previous record which was set last year.
Officials hope FDA's Pfizer approval assures holdouts
The White House coronavirus response coordinator is urging businesses to implement vaccine requirements after the FDA gave full approval to Pfizer's COVID vaccine. This comes as tens of millions of Americans who are eligible to get a COVID shot haven't. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
U.S. prepares for COVID booster shots
Three U.S. senators say they've tested positive for COVID-19 despite being vaccinated. That comes as the Biden administration is preparing to roll out booster shots for millions of people who received the Pfizer and Moderna coronavirus vaccines. CBS News' Natalie Brand reports from the White House, and then CBS News reporter Alex Tin joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with more about what to expect..
Hawaii governor urges tourists to stay home
Hawaii Governor David Ige encouraged potential tourists not to visit the state right now as a surge of coronavirus cases fills hospitals. "It's not a good time to travel to the islands," he said. CBSN's Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers have more.
What to know about getting a 3rd COVID vaccine shot
CVS, Walgreens and other chains are now offering a third dose, but most Americans will have to wait to get one.
Schools struggle to hire bus drivers amid COVID-19 concerns
The NAPT estimates tens of thousands of drivers are needed nationwide.
Why we need COVID vaccines for kids under 12
The FDA's approval of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine has cleared the way for more schools and businesses to issue vaccine mandates, but it's not yet approved for kids. Dr. Dyan Hes, a pediatrician in New York City, joined CBSN to discuss the impact of this decision and the importance of getting vaccines authorized for children under 12.
Khan Academy CEO on back-to-school tips
Sal Khan, founder and CEO of Khan Academy, a non-profit educational organization that provides free online lessons, joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss how parents and teachers can help students feel empowered after a difficult last year during the pandemic.
COVID origins report expected this week
President Biden's 90-day deadline for an intelligence report into the origins of COVID-19 is fast approaching. But the American desire for a U.S.-led investigation is not shared by China – a country that continues to push the world, including CBS News' Ramy Inocencio, to look outside of Wuhan for answers.
China wants the world to believe COVID came from anywhere else
Regardless of what U.S. intel agencies tell President Biden, Beijing has convinced most Chinese residents that the pandemic started somewhere else, and it won't let up.
Hawaii governor tells potential tourists not to visit
"I encourage everyone to restrict and curtail travel to Hawaii," Ige said. "...It's not a good time to travel to the islands."
COVID fears cause school bus driver shortage
As schools reopen nationwide, bus drivers are in high demand due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Errol Barnett has this story.
Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine gets full FDA approval
Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine has received full FDA approval, just eight months after it was authorized for emergency use. David Begnaud reports on efforts to boost lagging vaccinations. Then, Dr. Andre Campbell, a critical care physician and a professor at the University of California at San Francisco, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss the latest.
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