Staff vaccinations lag in many nursing homes
Some nursing homes are starting to require COVID-19 vaccinations among staff members, as employee infection rates begin to out-pace those among residents in many facilities. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
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Texas Supreme Court temporarily blocks mask mandates
Despite the Supreme Court's ruling, the Dallas Independent School District announced Sunday night that masks will still be required while on district property.
Coronavirus deaths have spiked in the past month
Of patients who are hospitalized with COVID-19, 90% are unvaccinated and ICUs are maxed out across the country. Lilia Luciano has the story.
California's vaccinated frustrated with unvaccinated
According to a CBS News poll, people in California overwhelmingly say the state's recent rise in COVID-19 cases was preventable if more people had gotten vaccinated and taken more precautions. CBS news elections and surveys director Anthony Salvanto joined CBSN to discuss the recent polling.
The COVID flight from hell
After passengers on the Costa Luminosa cruise ship fell ill with COVID-19 in March 2020, Americans were flown to Atlanta after reaching Europe. Passengers say what happened next was nothing short of a nightmare.
Collapsing passengers and a contentious plan: The COVID flight from hell
After passengers on the Costa Luminosa cruise ship fell ill with COVID-19 in March 2020, Americans were flown to Atlanta after reaching Europe. Passengers say what happened next was nothing short of a nightmare.
Scalise: Biden administration to blame for "epic failure" in Afghanistan
Representative Steve Scalise, the House Republican whip, says the situation in Kabul is "President Biden's Saigon moment."
Face the Nation: Martin, Hochul, Osgood
Missed the second half of the show? The latest on the Taliban's advance in Afghanistan, incoming New York Governor Kathy Hochul, and a mask mandate in Broward County schools.
Fauci says COVID-19 surges "entirely preventable"
Dr. Anthony Fauci says recent COVID-19 outbreaks in states like Mississippi and Louisiana are "entirely predictable, and yet on the other hand, entirely preventable."
COVID-19 hospitalizations skyrocket across U.S.
CBS News’ Mark Strassmann reports from Georgia, where 88% of ICU beds are in use and COVID-19 hospitalizations continue to rise.
Clive Davis on NYC's "Homecoming Concert"
When the mayor's office decided to put on a star-studded concert to celebrate New York City's return after lockdown, Clive Davis got the call. The 89-year-old music producer signed up such artists as Bruce Springsteen, Patti Smith and Paul Simon, in what is his most important project: bringing concerts back to New York. Contributor Kelefa Sanneh reports.
Hospitals straining under new COVID surge
New COVID-19 infections in the U.S. continue to climb, with 186,000 new cases reported Friday. The surge in cases, fueled by the Delta variant, is putting a strain on both health care resources and workers. Lilia Luciano has more.
COVID nurse angered by preventable resurgence
With coronavirus related hospitalizations and deaths spiking once again, primarily among the unvaccinated, one nurse shares her story. She voiced her frustrations over this preventable trend. CBS affiliate WTVF’s Phil Williams has the details.
School districts battle over mask mandates
U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona is criticizing Florida Governor Ron DeSantis over an executive order prohibiting Florida school districts from requiring masks. Disputes over mask rules are playing out in school districts across the country. ProPublica reporter Nicole Carr joins CBSN's Tom Hanson to discuss the issue and her own experience in Cobb County, Georgia.
Rhode Island official on school mask mandate
As the Delta variant drives a surge of COVID-19 infections, Rhode Island Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea is urging the state to require masks inside the classroom this school year. Governor Dan McKee says he does not support a government mandate and is leaving the decision up to individual school districts. Gorbea joins CBSN to explain why she backs a statewide requirement. She also discusses her run for Rhode Island governor in 2022.
Canada to require COVID vaccine for travelers
All commercial air travelers and passengers on trains traveling between provinces and on cruise ships will need to be vaccinated, Canada announced.
FDA & CDC greenlight COVID booster for some
Federal officials have authorized a coronavirus booster shot for some immunocompromised individuals. It come as a summer surge fueled by the Delta variant continues. Mark Strassmann reports on how the latest outbreak is impacting schools, and Dr. Sejal Hathi, an attending physician and faculty member at Johns Hopkins University's School of Public Health, joins CBSN's Elise Preston to discuss what this means.
Debate rages over school mask mandates as cases surge
There is plenty of vocal opposition to the reimposition of COVID-19 restrictions, which includes more heated clashes over face masks for students — even as the Delta variant has sent cases soaring. Mark Strassmann has the details.
No pediatric ICU beds left in Dallas, county judge says
"Your child will wait for another child to die," Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins said Friday.
This week on "Face the Nation," August 15
White House Chief Medical Adviser Dr. Anthony Fauci, Incoming Governor of New York Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul, and more appear on Sunday's "Face the Nation"
Hundreds of Palm Beach students forced into COVID quarantine
As of Friday, there were a total 134 confirmed cases of COVID-19 across more than 50 K-12 schools in the district and over 1,000 students have been sent home due to exposure.
Extra vaccine dose OK'd for some with weakened immune systems
The move applies to millions of Americans who are especially vulnerable because of organ transplants, certain cancers or other disorders.
Jackson, Mississippi mayor on infrastructure, COVID
Congress continues to wrangle over final passage of the bipartisan infrastructure bill and President Biden's broader budget package. This comes as state and local officials are relaying to the White House what they will need when funding gets approved. Jackson, Mississippi Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba spoke with CBSN's Tanya Rivero about his city's priorities.
ICE ramps up vaccination of detainees, but many have refused
In the past six weeks, ICE has reported over 5,000 new coronavirus cases among immigrants in its detention facilities.
COVID-19 cases surged 400% since last month
The CDC reports the U.S. is averaging over 113,000 new COVID-19 cases per day, more than a 400% increase from last month. Meanwhile, the FDA is authorizing a third shot of vaccine for immunocompromised people to help them fight off the Delta variant. John Moore, a professor of immunology and microbiology at Weill Cornell Medical College, discussed the latest on the vaccines with CBSN's Tanya Rivero.
Trump waives tariffs on largest buyers of Russian oil
Oregon school shooter ID'd, used shotgun bought by mother, sources say
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