Biden announces "month of action" to hit vaccine goal
President Biden teased incentives to push Americans to get the coronavirus vaccine. He set a goal of having 70% of U.S. adults at least partially vaccinated by July 4. Nancy Cordes reports.
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Employers can incentivize workers to get COVID-19 vaccine
Employers can offer incentives to workers to become immunized, but they may not be "coercive." Experts aren't sure what that means.
Experts push for probe into COVID-19 origin
Health experts in the U.S. are calling for China to comply with a full investigation into the origins of COVID-19, including whether the coronavirus could have emerged from a lab leak. Dr. Peter Hotez, co-director of the Center for Vaccine Development at Texas Children's Hospital and dean of the National School of Tropical Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine, joined CBSN to discuss the possible scenarios and what needs to happen next.
Moderna seeks full FDA approval for vaccine
Modern has applied for full FDA approval of its COVID-19 vaccine. That would allow it to market the shots directly to consumers. Dr. Neeta Ogden joined CBSN to explain the likely impact as well as new research on potential booster shots and side effects.
Variant threatens reopening of U.K. economy
England is set to end COVID restrictions in less than three weeks, but a new variant could change that, adding to the challenges for Prime Minister Boris Johnson. CBS News contributor Simon Bates has more in this week's London Calling.
Americans begin transition into post-pandemic
The seven-day average for new COVID-19 cases has fallen to about 12,000 per day, numbers not seen since March 2020.
Health experts warn of potential COVID outbreaks
U.S. officials are continuing to push for coronavirus vaccinations. As CBS News' Janet Shamlian reports, health experts are concerned that places with low vaccination rates could see new outbreaks. Then, Dr. Payal Patel, an infectious diseases physician at the University of Michigan Medical School, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss the latest.
Pandemic worsens pre-existing mental illness
The coronavirus pandemic has compounded problems for Americans living with mental illness. And those living with schizophrenia are more than three times more likely to die from the virus. Dr. Kali Cyrus, a psychiatrist and assistant professor of psychiatry, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.
Companies allowed to require COVID vaccines
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is now allowing private companies to require COVID-19 vaccines for most in-person employees. The updated guidelines also grant employees the ability to offer vaccine incentives, including cash. But some workers are concerned about what these new rules could mean for their privacy. CBS News MoneyWatch reporter Megan Cerullo joined "Red and Blue" to discuss.
Moderna requests full FDA approval for COVID vaccine
Moderna is filing for full FDA approval for its coronavirus vaccine, saying it's 95% effective in preventing severe disease. Janet Shamlian shares more.
Mobile vaccination clinics set up at beaches
More than half of the U.S. has gotten at least one dose of a coronavirus vaccine. Health experts say to reach the rest they have to bring the shots directly to the people. As CBS News correspondent Elise Preston reports for CBSN AM, that's exactly what happened over Memorial Day weekend with mobile clinics setting up next to beachgoers.
Hotels struggle to hire workers ahead of busy summer
A hotel in Phoenix said that it's overwhelmed with guests who have returned to enjoy the warm weather while its workers have either left the area or the industry altogether. CBS News correspondent Wendy Gillette reports.
Krispy Kreme gives away 1.5 million doughnuts to vaccinated Americans
And on National Doughnut Day, anyone with a vaccine card can get two free doughnuts instead of one.
Moderna seeks full FDA approval for vaccine
Moderna has applied for full approval from the Food and Drug Administration for its COVID-19 vaccine, which is currently only authorized for emergency use in adults in the U.S. The pharmaceutical company said it will soon look into getting emergency-use authorization for its shot in children as young as 12. Dr. Dyan Hes, the founder of Gramercy Pediatrics in New York City, joined CBSN to discuss.
Dr. Jha on vaccination efforts and variants
Dr. Ashish Jha, Dean of Brown University's School of Public Health, joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss coronavirus vaccination rates and his optimism and concerns about the pandemic after the holiday weekend.
Post-pandemic employment crunch
Businesses across the country say now that the post-pandemic economy is opening, they're having trouble finding enough workers. One resort in New Jersey says they're forced to close rooms despite the demand. Mola Lenghi reports.
WHO revising naming system for COVID variants
The World Health Organization says it's taking the step to avoid stigmatizing nations where they were first spotted.
Nation takes steps toward normalcy as COVID cases fall
Celebrations of the unofficial start of summer have included large sporting events, as the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions continues to reveal the smiles of millions of happy campers. Nikki Battiste takes a look.
COVID-19 restrictions easing across U.S.
As COVID-19 restrictions ease in the U.S., many Americans are setting pandemic travel records. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano spoke to a Los Angeles restaurant manager excited to welcome back crowds over Memorial Day weekend.
Gottlieb on COVID-19 lab leak theory
Dr. Scott Gottlieb discusses why there's a conversation about how the COVID-19 pandemic started and why that's important.
Gottlieb says "side of the ledger" backing lab leak theory has grown
The former head of the Food and Drug Administration said the theory that the coronavirus came from a wet market in China has been "fully disproven."
Cruise ships set to sail again after shutdown
For more than a year, the coronavirus pandemic has forced the cruise ship industry to shut down, but there are signs of life with one major cruise ship set to sail next month. Elizabeth Palmer reports.
COVID restrictions easing across the U.S.
Memorial Day weekend looks much different than it did a year ago, as COVID restrictions are being relaxed throughout the U.S. and travel is surging. Half of all American adults are now vaccinated against COVID-19. Lilia Luciano reports.
Biden touts U.S. vaccine rollout
President Biden is touting the success of the country's vaccine rollout amid a dramatic decline in newly reported cases and coronavirus-related deaths ahead of the holiday weekend. Dr. Teresa Amato, is the chairwoman of emergency medicine at Long Island Jewish Forest Hills, joins CBSN to discuss how Americans can feel safe this Memorial Day.
Face The Nation: Washington, Kaufer, Gionfriddo
Missed the second half of the show? The latest on the CDC's revised COVID-19 guidelines for children, the expected surge in travel as more Americans get vaccinated for COVID-19, and the rise in young adults reporting mental health issues in America.
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