U.K. offers a warning, and hope as COVID Delta variant takes over
Britain, where the strain already accounts for 99% of new cases, can offer some useful insight into battling the highly-transmissible variant first detected in India.
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Delta COVID-19 variant detected in all 50 U.S. states
As CBS News' Jamie Yuccas reports, the Delta variant of the coronavirus is now reported across the entire country. Its fast spread has prompted one major city to reverse course on its mask recommendation. Then, Dr. Ebony Jade Hilton, co-founder and medical director of Goodstock Consulting and an associate professor of anesthesiology and critical care medicine at the University of Virginia, joins CBSN's Nancy Chen with the latest on the fight against the pandemic.
LA County urges masks as Delta variant spreads
The rapid spread of the Delta variant of the coronavirus has promoted health officials in Los Angeles County to urge mask-wearing indoors, even if people are fully vaccinated. Jamie Yuccas has the latest.
L.A. County urges masks indoors as Delta variant spreads
The recommendation comes after many mask mandates have been lifted.
Delta variant restrictions triggered globally
Global concern over the Delta variant of the coronavirus is triggering a new wave of social and travel restrictions on countries where the variant is causing large numbers of infections. As Roxana Saberi reports, countries like Britain that are being classified as "extreme high risk" for travel after an explosion in cases.
COVID vaccines may offer long-term immunity
CBS News medical contributor Dr. David Agus joins "CBS This Morning" to break down a new study that found mRNA COVID-19 vaccines likely produce long-term immunity against the coronavirus and discusses what is known about vaccine effectiveness as the more contagious Delta variant continues to spread.
U.K. feels strain of COVID-19 Delta variant
British health authorities are in a race against time with the highly-transmissible Delta variant of the coronavirus. The town of Bolton, England, might offer a blueprint for increasing vaccinations and reversing the upward case trend. CBS News foreign correspondent Roxana Saberi joins CBSN AM from London.
COVID long-haulers may face financial hurdles
Some long-haulers suffering from long-term coronavirus symptoms are now facing financial challenges as well. Anna Werner spoke with several people who faced challenges getting disability and health care coverage.
Coronavirus cases rise in a dozen states
Coronavirus infections are rising in at least 12 states as the Delta variant spreads. As Janet Shamlian reports, experts warn some areas could see "very dense outbreaks." Then, Dr. Taison Bell, a critical care and infectious disease physician and the medical ICU director at the University of Virginia, joins CBSN's Mola Lenghi to discuss the latest.
Pandemic's impact on mental health in America
The CDC says more than 54% of the country has been vaccinated, causing most states to lift their coronavirus restrictions. However, new guidance from the World Health Organization says that even fully vaccinated people should continue wearing masks because of the highly contagious Delta variant. Doctor Jessi Gold, a psychiatrist and assistant professor in the department of psychiatry at Washington University in St. Louis, joins CBSN to discuss the impact this type of conflicting information could have on the mental health of Americans.
Sydney begins 2-week COVID lockdown
Sydney, Australia, on Saturday night began a two-week lockdown amid a surge in cases of the COVID-19 Delta variant. BBC News' Phil Mercer reports.
WNBA says 99% of its players are fully vaccinated against COVID-19
The league said none of its players have tested positive for the virus since the regular season began.
Health workers report being threatened during pandemic
Politically charged response to COVID-19 added to the stress on medical professionals, researchers say.
Small businesses boom after the pandemic
The U.S. is seeing a boom in new small businesses despite the economic and health care challenges the country has faced over the past year. John Haltiwanger, a professor in the economics department at the University of Maryland, joined CBSN to discuss his latest research on the boom.
Reimagining the workplace during the pandemic
Many Americans are returning to the office for the first time during the pandemic or prefer to keep their work from home lifestyle. Caroline Fairchild, editor-at-large for LinkedIn News, joined "CBS This Morning" to share advice for navigating this transition and how to build a case for a more flexible work environment.
Should vaccinated people still wear masks?
The World Health Organization is urging all people, even those who are fully vaccinated, to continue wearing masks amid the growing threat of a more contagious COVID-19 strain. The warning about the Delta variant, which was first identified in India, comes as many parts of the U.S. have already lifted mask mandates and eased pandemic restrictions. Urgent care nurse practitioner Justin Gill joined CBSN to discuss the new guidance.
Gottlieb warns of "very dense outbreaks" in parts of U.S. as variant spreads
"It's going to be hyper-regionalized, where there are certain pockets of the country [where] we can have very dense outbreaks," Gottlieb said.
Delta variant continues to spread globally
Even Australia, which had early success stopping the COVID-19 pandemic by closing its borders, is facing an outbreak. The country is reporting fewer than 5% of adults are vaccinated. Elizabeth Palmer reports.
Hutchinson says final FDA approval of COVID-19 vaccine would help fight hesitancy
Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson says some of his constituents are reluctant to get vaccinated while the vaccines are only approved for emergency use.
Gottlieb says pockets of U.S. could see "very dense outbreaks"
Dr. Scott Gottlieb says governors need to build up health care resources in areas with low vaccination rates and low rates of prior infection.
Sydney, Australia, begins two-week COVID lockdown
Australia's largest city is locking down until at least July 9 amid a surge in cases of the Delta COVID-19 variant.
U.S. tops 300 million COVID shots since inauguration
The U.S. has officially administered more than 300 million coronavirus vaccine doses since Inauguration Day. But the CDC is warning that millions of people have not showed up for their second doses. Dr. Henry Bernstein, a pediatrician at Cohen Children's Medical Center, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the latest in the nation's vaccination efforts.
Why commuting to work may have mental health benefits
As the world reopens, many employees are still working from home, and a number of them hope it stays that way. But could it be better for your health to return to the office? James Bailey, the Hochberg Professor of Leadership at George Washington University's School of Business, joins CBSN to explain.
U.S. coronavirus vaccinations lagging
The U.S. is now averaging fewer than 300,000 first doses of coronavirus vaccines per day. The slowing pace comes as a new AP report reveals how effective these vaccines actually are. Dr. Payal Patel, an infectious diseases physician at the University of Michigan medical school, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the nation's vaccination effort and a new threat to our recovery on the horizon.
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