NASCAR to start requiring masks in enclosed areas
The rule will take effect starting at the Watkins Glen International. It won't apply to outdoors as long as people don't stay in close contact for long periods.
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Biden asks governors to help fight COVID surge
President Biden called on governors to help fight the surge of coronavirus cases or "please get out of the way." As the administration pushes to get more people vaccinated, CBS News' Nikki Battiste reports on a new policy NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio hopes will convince people to roll up their sleeves. Then, Dr. Ali Raja, a professor at Harvard Medical School, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano with more on efforts to fight the fourth wave.
U.S. to continue Title 42 migrant expulsions
The Biden administration says it will continue using a Trump-era policy to expel migrants and asylum-seekers from entering the U.S., citing concerns over the coronavirus Delta variant. Meanwhile, a federal watchdog is now investigating allegations of abuse at an army base used to house migrant children. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joined CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.
Symphony orchestra fires flutist for spreading conspiracy theories
The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra dismissed longtime flutist Emily Skala after controversial social media posts by her on COVID-19 and the 2020 election.
Housing advocate on eviction ban
As the White House prepares to roll out another moratorium on evictions, billions of dollars of federal rental assistance funds remain unspent. Shamus Roller, executive director of the National Housing Law Project, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano to discuss some of the challenges that are delaying the dispersal of federal aid to Americans in need and how the government is trying to buy renters more time.
Delta variant fueling COVID infections
As CBS News' Skyler Henry reports, places across the country are enacting vaccine requirements as the country deals with another surge in COVID-19 cases. Then, Dr. Jodie Dionne, an associate professor in the division of infectious diseases at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero to talk about the cases they are seeing in that region.
NYC to mandate vaccines for indoor activities
Some 90 million Americans, who are eligible for a COVID vaccine, have yet to get one. As infections spike again in nearly every state, New York City is taking a bold step in the fight against the pandemic. Nikki Battiste explains.
White House announces new eviction ban
The White House says a new moratorium on evictions will be put into effect for parts of the country with higher case counts of COVID-19. It follows days of protest by progressive Democrats who camped outside the U.S. Capitol after the CDC's moratorium was allowed to expire over the weekend. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang, Axios congressional reporter Alayna Treene, and Politico national political correspondent Meridith McGraw join CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with the details, and the White House's reaction to sexual harassment claims against New York Governor Andrew Cuomo.
Biden administration announces new eviction ban
The White House announced a new, limited ban on evictions days after the previous ban expired. It put millions of Americans at risk of losing their homes. Nancy Cordes reports.
Trump-era policy on migrants still in effect
The Biden administration is upholding a controversial Trump-era policy that allows officials to turn away migrants at the southern border over COVID concerns. The CDC says it's keeping the policy because of the surging Delta variant. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins CBSN AM with the latest.
Biden says U.S. has sent 110 million COVID vaccine doses abroad
Mr. Biden also discussed efforts to boost vaccination rates in the U.S.
U.S. to continue migrant expulsion policy indefinitely
By citing a public health law, U.S. officials at the southern border have been able to expel migrants to Mexico or their home countries without allowing them to apply for humanitarian refuge.
NYC to require COVID vaccine proof for indoor dining, fitness, entertainment
New York City will soon require proof of COVID-19 vaccination for indoor dining, fitness and entertainment. Watch Mayor Bill de Blasio's announcement.
China to test entire population of Wuhan for COVID as virus reemerges
Eleven million residents of the city where the coronavirus was first detected will be tested after a handful of locally transmitted cases were recently found.
"I'm screwed": Americans facing possible eviction after ban ends
Millions of Americans are behind on rent and facing possible eviction after the federal moratorium ended.
U.S. reaches Biden's vaccination goal one month late
The U.S. hit a major milestone in the fight against the coronavirus. President Biden finally reached his vaccination goal for the country, about one month behind schedule. More than 70% of American adults are now at least partially inoculated. Founder of Gramercy Pediatrics in New York City, Dr. Dyan Hes, joined CBSN to discuss the pandemic milestone.
COVID surges in states with low vaccinations
Missouri is one of the handful of states seeing a surge in COVID cases. Doctors say the upswing in hospitalizations and deaths are both demoralizing and preventable. Mireya Villarreal reports from Springfield, Missouri.
Delta variant drives COVID surge, prompting new mandates
The Delta variant is responsible for the nation's exponential surge in COVID cases, according to the Centers for Disease Control.
COVID "is not done with us," CDC warns
The head of the CDC says the coronavirus is "not done with us." As CBS News' Mireya Villarreal reports, the Delta variant is driving a surge in cases and officials are reminding Americans that vaccines are the key to stopping the spread. Then, Dr. Jessica Shepherd, chief medical officer at Verywell Health, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano with more on the day's coronavirus headlines.
Tennessee incentivizes cow vaccines. But COVID shots? Not so much
The state reimburses farmers up to $1,500 for vaccinating their herds, but governor doesn't back COVID vaccine incentives.
Delta variant drives nationwide COVID surge
A rise in COVID cases across the country, primarily fueled by the Delta variant, is raising alarm. This comes as Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, who has been vaccinated, said he has tested positive for the coronavirus and has mild symptoms. Mireya Villarreal shares the latest.
Delta surge affecting return to offices
Concerns over rising COVID-19 infection rates linked to the Delta strain are pushing back return-to-office dates for many companies. According to the New York Times, management teams are faced with tough decisions about reversing reopening plans or whether to implement vaccine mandates for employees. New York Times reporter Lauren Hirsch joined CBSN to discuss.
Graham tests positive for COVID-19
Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, who is vaccinated, says he tested positive for COVID. Graham tweeted that he's "very glad I was vaccinated because without vaccination I am certain I would not feel as well as I do now." Read more here.
New York City struggles to manage homeless crisis
New York City is trying to manage its homeless crisis less than one month before the state's eviction moratorium is set to expire. Since May, city cleanup crews have removed dozens of homeless encampments in an effort to push people off the streets and into shelters. New York Times metro reporter Andy Newman joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.
Doctor on slowing Delta variant's spread
COVID-19's Delta variant is surging out of control in Florida. The state reported more than 21,000 new cases Saturday, the most in a single day since the pandemic started. Dr. Krutika Kuppalli, an assistant professor of medicine for the Division of Infectious Diseases at the Medical University of South Carolina, discussed with CBSN's Tanya Rivero what can be done to slow the spread of the variant and what parents can do for school-age children as the new school year looms.
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