Child COVID cases soar as schools debate mask mandates
Debate over whether to require masks in school is heating up in Florida and Texas as coronavirus infections in children are on the rise. Manuel Bojorquez takes a look.
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Marjorie Taylor Greene suspended from Twitter
Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene has once again been suspended from Twitter for sharing misinformation about COVID-19. Her account will be locked for seven days, according to Twitter.
COVID cases in kids rise as some schools impose mask mandates
The risk of COVID-19 transmission in schools high due to the Delta variant, even if adults are fully vaccinated, according to a new CDC-funded study. As CBS News' Manuel Bojorquez reports, those findings come as several school districts in Florida and Texas defy impose mask mandates despite state orders. Then, Dr. Payal Patel, an infectious diseases physician at the University of Michigan Medical School, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano with her analysis.
Marjorie Taylor Greene suspended from Twitter — again
It's the second time in less than a month that the Georgia Republican has been suspended for posting misinformation about COVID-19.
Lawyer discusses military vaccine mandate
Attorney Anthony Kuhn, managing partner at Tully and Rinckey PLLC, joined CBSN to discuss U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin's plan to require COVID-19 vaccinations for active-duty troops by mid-September.
Migrant apprehensions at U.S. border hit 21-year high
More than 200,000 migrants were apprehended at the U.S.-Mexico border in July, marking a 21-year high. Among them, thousands are testing positive for COVID. Mireya Villarreal reports from the southern border.
Senators Cruz and Cramer move to ban vaccine and mask mandates
The two Republican senators want to end rules requiring masks on federal property and public transportation.
Children make up 15% of U.S. COVID-19 cases
"A lot of these kids are very sick with respiratory symptoms. Literally starved for oxygen," one doctor told CBS News.
Controversy over Texas mask mandate ban heats up
Governor Abbott isn't backing down, even as he takes several steps to fight the COVID-19 surge in his state and urges people to get vaccinated.
Texas struggles with COVID-19 surge
New cases of COVID-19 are surging among unvaccinated Americans nationwide. Cities like Austin, Texas, are running out of ICU beds, but Texas Governor Greg Abbott is doubling down on his executive order banning mask mandates. CBS News’ Debra Alfarone reports on the spike in cases as children prepare to go back to school. Then Dr. Ogechika Alozie, medical director at Sunset ID Care, joins CBSN with more on efforts to combat COVID-19.
Facebook bans ad firm behind campaign to smear COVID vaccines
An ad firm paid social media influencers to post misleading claims about Pfizer and AstraZeneca vaccines, Facebook said.
Migrant crisis amid COVID surge
Unvaccinated Americans largely drive the surge of COVID in Texas, but there's growing concern the migrant crisis may be complicating the issue. Mireya Villarreal has the details and exclusive access to a temporary shelter for migrants.
Study: J&J vaccine protects against Delta
According to a study of nearly 480,000 health care workers out of South Africa, the single-dose vaccine from Johnson and Johnson is up to 71% effective at protecting against severe illness and hospitalization from the Delta variant of COVID-19, and 96% effective at preventing death. Dr. Dyan Hes joined CBSN to discuss the latest data and its impact on vaccination efforts.
Push to get teens vaccinated against COVID
Some teenagers are taking it upon themselves to get their age group vaccinated. Adriana Diaz shows how some Philadelphia teens are debunking false vaccine rumors that pop up on social media.
Report: Nearly 94K new pediatric COVID cases
Some Texas schools are requiring masks for the start of school, in defiance of Governor Greg Abbott's order. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca spoke with the superintendent of Dallas ISD.
U.S. to require COVID vaccines for troops
The U.S. will require active-duty service members to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus starting mid-September or once the vaccine receives final FDA approval. In a statement supporting the move, President Biden said being vaccinated will ensure the military force is ready to operate anywhere in the world. Weijia Jiang has more.
What happens to migrants with COVID at the border
Although the COVID surge in Texas is largely driven by unvaccinated Americans, local officials fear infected migrants could be complicating matters.
Church becomes vaccine site after 6 members die from COVID-19
Senior pastor George Davis said four out of the six who died were under the age of 35.
DOJ defends latest federal eviction moratorium
The Justice Department has defended the CDC's temporary extension of the federal eviction moratorium in a court filing last week. It cited concerns over the rising cases of COVID fueled by the Delta variant. But, the Biden administration is facing criticism from those who say they don't have the authority to continually extend the deadline. Jessica Levinson, CBS News legal contributor and professor at Loyola Law School, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" with her insight.
"Our ICU's are full" with COVID, doctor says
Daily coronavirus cases in the U.S. have hit 100,000 for the first time since February, and children are among those hospitalized with the virus, particularly in hard-hit states in the South. CBS News' Debra Alfarone has the latest, and Dr. Kartik Cherabuddi, an associate professor of infectious disease at the University of Florida, joins CBSN to discuss the pandemic as children in his state head back to school without a mask mandate.
U.S. averages more than 100,000 new daily COVID cases
As CBS News' Omar Villafranca reports, the U.S. is now averaging more than 100,000 new coronavirus cases daily. The former head of the FDA warns that numbers could become higher as the new school year kicks off. Dr. Shad Marvasti, a family medicine physician and associate professor at the University of Arizona College of Medicine Phoenix, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano with more.
8 ICU beds left as Arkansas hits record COVID hospitalizations
"Today's report shows some very startling numbers," Republican Governor Asa Hutchinson tweeted as the state grapples with a COVID surge.
Louisiana overloaded as Delta variant spreads
The U.S. is averaging more than 100,000 new COVID cases each day, with every state reporting high or substantial community transmission. Omar Villafranca reports from hard-hit Louisiana.
Senate to vote on infrastructure bill
The Senate is expected to hold a final vote on the infrastructure bill tomorrow and send it to the House. The $1 trillion measure has been one of President Biden's top priorities during his first few months in office. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joined CBSN with more on that plus the latest on the administration's efforts to fight the COVID-19 pandemic.
Canada reopens to fully vaccinated Americans
Starting Monday, U.S. travelers can cross into Canada if they show they are fully vaccinated and have proof of a negative coronavirus test in the previous 72 hours. Meg Oliver reports from Niagara Falls on what Canada's updated travel rules mean for people on both sides of the border.
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