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.

• Jun 26, 2021

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.

• Jun 25, 2021
• 8:39

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.

• Jun 25, 2021
• 6:49

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.

• Jun 24, 2021
• 8:00

This week on "Face the Nation," June 27, 2021

White House Senior Adviser Cedric Richmond, Miami Mayor Francis Suarez, and more appear on Sunday's "Face the Nation"

• Jun 25, 2021

Nearly all U.S. COVID deaths are unvaccinated

The Associated Press analyzed CDC data and found that out of 18,000 U.S. COVID-19 deaths in the U.S. in May, only 150 involved people who had been fully vaccinated. Dr. Bob Lahita, director of the Institute for Autoimmune and Rheumatic Diseases at St. Joseph Health, joined CBSN to discuss these findings and concerns about the spread of variants.

• Jun 25, 2021
• 7:24

U.K. health chief caught on camera in COVID-rule-breaking tryst

Health Secretary Matt Hancock was already under fire after messages in which PM Boris Johnson called him "useless," but he appears to be hanging onto his job.

• Jun 25, 2021

Delta Plus: India raises alarm over a new COVID mutant

As the U.S. grapples with the spread of the Delta variant, India has just labeled a new COVID strain mutated from it a "variant of concern."

• Jun 25, 2021

10 states end enhanced unemployment benefits June 26

An estimated 2.5 million workers will be affected when 10 states opt-out of enhanced benefit programs at the end of week.

• Jun 25, 2021

CDC's eviction moratorium extended

The CDC has extended its moratorium on evictions through the end of July to help families affected by the COVID-19 pandemic remain in their homes. CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano has more.

• Jun 24, 2021
• 0:39

Teacher on the struggles of remote learning

Fourth-grade teacher Lelac Almagor joins CBSN to share her experiences of remote learning and why she considers it a "disgrace" that children's education wasn't more of a priority during the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Jun 24, 2021
• 5:12

FDA will add warnings to Pfizer and Moderna vaccine fact sheets

The FDA will add warnings to Pfizer and Moderna coronavirus vaccine fact sheets after the CDC confirmed a likely link between the vaccine and heart inflammation in young adults. Laura Podesta joins CBSN AM with the latest.

• Jun 24, 2021
• 3:42

Judge blocks CDC's cruise ship restrictions

A federal judge blocked the CDC's coronavirus restrictions for cruise lines in Florida, saying rules on vaccinations and other measures should be voluntary. Washington Post reporter Hannah Sampson joined CBSN with more.

• Jun 24, 2021
• 6:42

Doctor on COVID-19 vaccine mandates

Dr. Leo Nissola, an immunotherapy scientist and adviser to COVID Act Now, joined CBSN to discuss the latest on U.S. vaccination efforts and a clinical trial studying the safety of a potential COVID-19 drug called Ivermectin.

• Jun 24, 2021
• 9:04

CDC extends COVID-19 ban on most evictions through July 31

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said this would be its "final extension."

• Jun 24, 2021

Some vaccines linked to rare heart conditions

The FDA is adding a warning to some coronavirus vaccines that have been linked to rare heart inflammation in young people. Despite that risk, experts are still recommending vaccinations for everyone 12 and older because complications from the virus could be more severe. Nikki Battiste reports.

• Jun 24, 2021
• 2:24

Heart condition tied to COVID-19 vaccines

Almost 400 teens and young adults have developed a heart condition after getting the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine. Dr. Tara Narula explains why officials still say the benefits of vaccines outweigh the risks.

• Jun 24, 2021
• 1:49

Some COVID shots may be linked to rare heart problems in teens: CDC

The warning will come after a CDC advisory panel said data suggests​ a "likely association" between the vaccines and rare cases of heart inflammation in teens and young adults.

• Jun 24, 2021

Some COVID shots may be linked to rare heart problems in teens: CDC

A CDC advisory panel says there is a "likely" connection between mRNA coronavirus vaccines and rare cases of heart inflammation. But as Omar Villafranca reports, health officials say the benefits still outweigh the risks and are urging young people to roll up their sleeves. Dr. Mati Hlatshwayo Davis, an infectious disease physician at John Cochran VA Medical Center, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss vaccination efforts in the U.S. and abroad.

• Jun 23, 2021
• 12:01

Coronavirus variant spreading rapidly in U.S.

Health officials are warning a rapidly spreading COVID-19 variant is causing a spike in cases among young people and in communities of color. Last month, the Delta variant, which was first detected in India, accounted for just over 2% of cases in the U.S., and now that number is up to 20%. Dr. Jerry Abraham, vaccine director of Kedren Community Health Center in Los Angeles, joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero to discuss the spike in cases.

• Jun 23, 2021
• 7:51

Tokyo Olympics still face COVID concerns

The Tokyo Olympics are now just a month away, after the pandemic forced a delay. As the games approach, the Japanese public is voicing concerns over the potential for a COVID-19 super-spreader event. CBS News foreign correspondent Lucy Craft reports for CBSN.

• Jun 23, 2021
• 1:57

Democratic lawmakers ask Biden to extend student loan payment pause

Most borrowers whose federal student loan payments were paused during the pandemic are set to restart their payments in October.

• Jun 23, 2021

Americans most likely to be evicted are least likely to be vaccinated

Experts worry that a wave of evictions around the U.S. this summer could lead to more coronavirus deaths.

• Jun 23, 2021

CDC evaluates myocarditis risks in teens after getting COVID-19 vaccine

The CDC vaccine advisory board meets to evaluate the risks of rare cases of heart inflammation in teens and men under 30 after getting either the Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. Internal medicine specialist and immunologist, Dr. Neeta Ogden joined CBSN to discuss the possible outcome of this meeting and more.

• Jun 23, 2021
• 10:34

Dr. Fauci on vaccine goals, Delta variant

Dr. Anthony Fauci joins “CBS This Morning” to talk about the country missing President Biden's vaccine goal, how to address vaccine hesitancy and the growing danger from the Delta COVID-19 variant in the U.S.

• Jun 23, 2021
• 3:39

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