Pfizer authorization imminent for adolescents

A federal health official tells CBS News the FDA is expected to authorize emergency use of Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine for adolescents aged 12 to 15 years old, as soon as this week. This comes as many health experts are warning that vaccine hesitancy and new COVID variants could prevent the U.S. from reaching widespread or "herd" immunity. Dr. Ashish Jha joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the imminent Pfizer EUA for adolescents and the herd immunity debate.

• May 4, 2021
• 03:12

India surpasses 20 million COVID-19 cases

India has reached 20 million COVID-19 cases. CBS News' partners at the BBC have sent this report from Varanasi, India where people tell them the number of dead is much higher than the official death toll.

• May 4, 2021
• 01:34

FDA expected to approve vaccine for some kids

The FDA is expected to approve Pfizer's vaccine for children aged 12 to 15 year old as early as the end of this week. This comes as New York, Connecticut and New Jersey all announced they would lift most capacity limits on May 19. Mola Lenghi reports.

• May 4, 2021
• 02:19

COVID pandemic forces sharp price hike on consumer goods

Grocery shoppers are seeing sticker shock at the supermarket. At the gas station, prices are up more than 22% from a year ago.

• May 4, 2021

Dairy company boss resigns over claims yogurt prevents COVID

South Korea's Namyang Dairy Products advertised its yogurt as lowering the risk of coronavirus infection, until the government intervened.

• May 4, 2021

Florida governor suspends all local COVID emergency mandates

"I think that's the evidence-based thing to do," Governor Ron DeSantis said.

• May 4, 2021

New York area to end most capacity restrictions

New York, New Jersey and Connecticut will lift capacity limits for most businesses on May 19. Mola Lenghi has the latest.

• May 3, 2021
• 03:14

Avoiding parental burnout as pandemic lingers

Remote learning and the dangers of the pandemic have caused parents to become physically and mentally exhausted over the past year. Now, as we begin to approach the end of the school year, experts are giving tips on how parents can avoid burning out while their kids are home for the summer. Parenting and education expert Dr. Karen Aronian joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.

• May 3, 2021
• 06:49

More states move to lift COVID rules

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed an executive order overturning all local COVID-19 emergency orders in the state. Other states and cities are also easing restrictions as more people get vaccinated and outbreaks decline. CBS News' Natalie Brand reports for CBSN's "Red & Blue."

• May 3, 2021
• 01:54

Oregon restores restrictions as COVID cases rise

New coronavirus shutdowns are going into effect in Oregon, as the state leads the nation in new infections for a second week in a row. Meanwhile, Florida and New York are lifting most restrictions. CBS News' Mola Lenghi and Jonathan Vigliotti report on the developments from coast-to-coast. Then, Dr. Leo Nissola, an immunotherapy scientist, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano with his analysis.

• May 3, 2021
• 10:15

New York metro area states lift capacity restrictions

Businesses in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut can begin operating at full capacity on May 19.

• May 3, 2021

Oregon restores restrictions as new COVID cases surge

Nearly half of Oregon is shutting down due to a surge in coronavirus cases. The move comes as most of the nation reopens. Jonathan Vigliotti has more details.

• May 3, 2021
• 02:02

More than 20 states not ordering full share of COVID vaccine doses

As demand slows, health officials shift from triaging a flood of people clamoring for the shots to targeting harder-to-reach communities.

• May 3, 2021

Awaiting COVID vaccine data for kids

Over 100 million Americans are now fully vaccinated against COVID-19, and clinical trials are underway in teens and younger children in an effort to expand eligibility to those under 16. Dr. Susannah Hills, a pediatric airway surgeon and assistant professor of ENT at Columbia University Medical Center, joins CBSN to discuss why getting kids vaccinated is so important, as well as the similarities and differences between COVID symptoms and seasonal allergies.

• May 3, 2021
• 09:15

Developing the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID vaccine

Bill Whitaker reports on the scientists and advances in biotechnology behind a COVID-19 vaccine that could help end the pandemic.

• Dec 20, 2020
• 13:31

Inside look at India's COVID crisis

Oxygen and vaccine supplies remain scarce in India, as the death toll and number of new cases continue to rise amid the devastating second wave of COVID-19. Former CBSN producer Athyunnath Eleti joins CBSN AM to detail what it's like living in India during the worsening crisis.

• Apr 30, 2021
• 07:40

WorldView: Deadly stampede in Israel

At least 44 people were killed in the crush of a huge crowd at a religious celebration in Israel. In Brazil, COVID-19 has officially claimed more than 400,000 lives. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee joins CBSN AM from London with a roundup of headlines from around the world.

• Apr 30, 2021
• 03:32

Humanitarian groups step up aid to India

As India's COVID-19 case numbers continue to climb and hospitals are overwhelmed, humanitarian groups are stepping up their aid efforts. UNICEF representative to India Dr. Yasmin Haque joins CBSN AM to talk about those efforts.

• May 3, 2021
• 11:11

How the pandemic created a "perfect storm" for opioid addiction

"Some people are calling them twin pandemics that have collided," Harvard researcher Michael Barnett, Ph.D. said on CBSN Monday.

• May 3, 2021

New Jersey "Shot and a Beer" program gives the vaccinated free beer

New Jersey is partnering with bars that will offer a free beer to anyone who gets their first vaccine dose in May.

• May 3, 2021

Small businesses "doing cartwheels" as Disneyland reopens

Three in eight businesses at nearby strip mall closed over past year due to lack of visitors to theme park.

• May 3, 2021

EU looks to ease travel restrictions as vaccination ramps up

The 27-nation bloc's executive branch has recommended opening up non-essential travel to people from outside Europe, but there are conditions.

• May 3, 2021

Oregon counties enter extreme COVID-19 risk

COVID-19 cases in Oregon have increased 20% or more in the last five weeks, causing the governor to implement restrictions on indoor dining and gyms. Jonathan Vigliotti and CBS News spoke to a man who owns several restaurants in Oregon, and says businesses like his are being unfairly punished.

• May 3, 2021
• 02:52

Voters spar over race and recovery

With 100 days in office, we see how President Biden's performance has resonated among members of both parties thus far.

• May 2, 2021
• 09:06

"No beds": Indian hospitals struggle to secure more oxygen

There were 400,000 new cases on Saturday — and a stream of critical cases arriving at hospitals already over full.

• May 3, 2021

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