Unvaccinated Americans hit by COVID surge
The Delta coronavirus variant is pushing cases up in all 50 U.S. states, and officials are urging people to get vaccinated. CBS News reporter Alexander Tin joins CBSN with the latest.
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The Delta coronavirus variant is pushing cases up in all 50 U.S. states, and officials are urging people to get vaccinated. CBS News reporter Alexander Tin joins CBSN with the latest.
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga asked anyone who was planning to gather to watch the games to stay home.
The move comes as the contagious Delta variant of the coronavirus grips the nation.
Phil Valentine's brother revealed the host was in critical care and in "very serious condition."
Dr. Anthony Fauci says the U.S. is heading in the "wrong direction" with the coronavirus pandemic. Cases are skyrocketing, and as Manuel Bojorquez and David Begnaud report, most of those infections are among the unvaccinated. Then, internal medicine physician Dr. Stella Safo joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano with the day's coronavirus headlines.
An overwhelming majority of people who are hospitalized in Mississippi with COVID-19 aren't vaccinated against the virus. Some of those hospitalized are now urging others to get vaccinated. David Begnaud takes a look.
As the Delta variant spreads, hospital employees have a moral imperative to get immunized, AMA and others argue.
The VA cited the rise of the Delta variant, and recent deaths of unvaccinated employees.
The U.S. is facing another surge of COVID-19 fueled by the Delta variant and unvaccinated Americans. More than 97% of people admitted to hospitals for the coronavirus weren't vaccinated. Dr. Taison Bell, an assistant professor of infectious diseases, international health and pulmonary critical care at the University of Virginia, spoke to CBSN's Tanya Rivero about rare breakthrough cases where vaccinated people contract the virus and what could be next for cities if more people aren't vaccinated.
Proof of vaccination is becoming law in countries across Europe, but some feel passports infringe on their privacy. Protests popped up across countries, including a violent march in Paris. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer joins CBSN AM to talk more about the regulations and how most people feel about them.
As of last week, more than 97% of people hospitalized for COVID had not received a vaccine, as every state sees a spike in COVID-19 infections fueled by the more contagious Delta variant. Pediatric airway surgeon Dr. Susannah Hills joins CBSN to discuss this latest increase and the possibility of revised mask guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The NFL announced that it will crack down on coronavirus risks, saying teams will forfeit games and face fines for outbreaks due to unvaccinated players. Jonathan Jones, a senior NFL reporter for CBS Sports HQ, joins CBSN to discuss the NFL's COVID-19 regulations and the cooperation — or lack thereof — from teams and players.
All 50 states are reporting an increase in COVID-19 infections as the Delta variant surges and vaccination rates slow. CBS News' Laura Podesta joins CBSN AM with the latest.
Flooding and landslides have killed at least nine people in India. Meanwhile, unrest and protests in Tunisia over the government's handling of the coronavirus pandemic has led to the president firing the prime minister and suspending parliament. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee joins CBSN AM with the latest news from around the world.
Many countries are letting in American tourists, but COVID-19 restrictions vary from place to place.
A White House official cited the Delta variant and climbing cases, especially among the unvaccinated.
Tens of thousands across the globe protested this weekend against COVID measures being implemented, including mandatory vaccinations and France's newly-approved health pass. Correspondent Elizabeth Palmer reports on the regulations abroad and the protests by those who claim the measures – aimed at facilitating a return to normal life – are a threat to their civil liberties.
In Mississippi, the state with the lowest vaccination rate in the country, COVID beds in hospitals are filled with those who thought the coronavirus was not a serious threat.
The highly-contagious Delta variant is tightening its grip on the U.S., as COVID infection rates surge in every state. Experts say it's fueled by the unvaccinated. In Mississippi, only around 34% of the population is vaccinated. Lead national correspondent David Begnaud goes inside St. Dominic-Jackson Memorial Hospital in Jackson where beds are quickly filling up.
As cases continue to rise in all 50 states, a new COVID model projects a steep rise in deaths by mid-October. Dr. Ashish Jha joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss Delta concerns and what needs to be done to get this pandemic under control.
General Jerome Adams also called for the CDC to clarify its guidance on mask-wearing for those who are vaccinated.
Dr. Scott Gottlieb, former Food and Drug Administration commissioner, said that could mean "hopefully we're going to turn a corner" in the next two to three weeks.
The Tokyo Olympics are now underway after a year of delays and lockdowns due to the coronavirus pandemic. Yesterday, the host city reported nearly 2,000 new daily cases, a six-month high. CBS News correspondent Jamie Yuccas is in Tokyo and joins CBSN AM to discuss the latest developments.
Vaccination rates are beginning to rise, but so are positive coronavirus infections. Some hospitals are also facing breaking points as more people become ill. CBS News correspondent Laura Podesta joins CBSN AM with more on how states are trying to convince residents to get their shot.
Ecuador's penitentiary system is in a state of emergency following deadly prison riots. Officials in Europe give a grim outlook for people missing after massive flooding. Italy is set for COVID vaccination certificates. CBS News correspondent Ian Lee joins CBSN AM from London with these and other world headlines.