Macron says France close to easing restrictions for vaccinated travelers
France is in its third country-wide lockdown as it confronts another surge in coronavirus infections.
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Open: This is "Face the Nation," April 18
Today on "Face the Nation," America is facing familiar challenges -- with increasing frustration.
Fauci expects decision on resuming Johnson & Johnson vaccine by Friday
The CDC and FDA jointly recommended last week a pause on the use of Johnson & Johnson's vaccine.
Travel industry prepares for post-pandemic surge
With CDC restrictions loosening and more people being vaccinated by the day, the travel bug is busting out all over. Correspondent Tracy Smith looks at the recent increase in air travel and hotel bookings, and talks with tourism experts about one response to a year spent in lockdown: "revenge travel."
Transcript: Anthony Fauci on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Dr. Anthony Fauci, chief medical adviser to President Biden, that aired Sunday, April 18, 2021, on "Face the Nation."
Biden administration invests $1.7 billion to fight COVID variants
The U.S. is setting up a $1.7 billion national network to identify and track worrisome coronavirus mutations.
2 Twins games postponed over COVID protocols
The Twins are undergoing more testing this weekend in Anaheim, and they're uncertain when they'll be allowed to play again.
U.S. racing to vaccinate as COVID cases rise
Health officials are worried about yet another coronavirus wave as nearly a quarter million infections have been reported in the U.S. just this past week. Tom Hanson has more.
Brazil struggles to contain COVID infections
Brazil's already burdened healthcare system is seeing no relief as coronavirus variants fuel further spread. Hospitals are overrun, with some no longer to accept any patients other than COVID cases. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
U.S. COVID cases rise
Coronavirus cases in the U.S. are climbing despite the nation's ongoing vaccination efforts. Lana Zak spoke with Jodie Guest, a professor and vice-chair of the Department of Epidemiology at Emory University, about what's driving cases up.
3 million COVID-19 deaths worldwide
The number of coronavirus deaths worldwide has topped 3 million, with cases on the rise. In the United States, despite 40% of Americans receiving at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, the country is now seeing a rise in coronavirus cases. Experts say new variants of the virus are fueling the latest surge. Tom Hanson reports.
COVID-19 death toll tops 3 million worldwide
More than 566,000 of the deaths have been in the United States, which is now seeing a rise in coronavirus cases despite efforts to get people vaccinated.
Ted Cruz suggests he will no longer wear a mask in the Capitol
Cruz falsely claimed everyone working in the Senate is vaccinated, and incorrectly cited CDC guidance on masks
Variants fuel rise in U.S. COVID cases
The U.S. is less than 20 million coronavirus vaccine doses away from President Biden's goal of 200 million shots in 100 days. But as Mola Lenghi reports, a rise in cases and deaths is threatening to hamper the nation's recovery efforts. Dr. Teresa Amato, the director of emergency medicine at Long Island Jewish Forest Hills, joined CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the latest.
Surge in COVID cases tied to spread of U.K. variant
COVID-19 variants are fueling a rise in cases in the U.S. Mola Lenghi shares more details.
Will employees ever safely return to offices after COVID-19?
"Even with vaccines rolling out, COVID-19 safety precautions aren't going anywhere," one expert says.
Online learning could continue post-pandemic
Numerous public school districts across the country will continue online learning after the pandemic, meeting the needs of some families and K-12 students who enjoy how the last year has operated. Heather Schwartz of the RAND Corporation spoke with CBSN's Tanya Rivero about her research into the enduring nature of remote education.
Going back to the office safely post-pandemic
A survey by Safety.com found 20% of Americans concerned about going back to normal are worried about returning to the workplace. Jamie Greenberger, a safety and security expert at Safety.com, joined CBSN's Tayna Rivero with what the workplace will look like when employees return as vaccination rates increase.
This week on "Face the Nation," April 18, 2021
French President Emmanuel Macron and Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield appear on Sunday's "Face the Nation"
Scammers targeting people seeking federal funeral assistance
Fraudsters are looking to victimize applicants to U.S. program that offers up to $9,000 to help bury COVID-19 victims.
Biden working to ensure U.S. will have booster COVID-19 shots, if necessary
The announcement comes as drugmakers are touting their progress in developing the additional shots.
Indonesia arrests 2 hackers over $60 million U.S. COVID-19 scam
The money was stolen from a COVID-19 aid program helping Americans left jobless by the pandemic, authorities said.
Carolina Herrera's creative director on fashion post-pandemic
On "Facing Forward," Margaret Brennan talks with Carolina Herrera Creative Director Wes Gordon on fashion post-pandemic
U.S. health experts testify on COVID-19 response
Dr. Anthony Fauci estimates the daily U.S. coronavirus infection rate needs to drop to 10,000 before Americans can "move on with their lives." That rate is hovering around 60,000, and as Mola Lenghi reports, variants are fueling another rise in cases. Dr. Richard Besser, the president and CEO of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and former acting director of the CDC, joined CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the latest.
3rd COVID shot "likely" needed within 12 months
The CEO of Pfizer said a booster shot will likely be needed within 12 months of being fully vaccinated. Mola Lenghi has the latest.
Trump faces bipartisan backlash over waiving Russia sanctions
Christina Applegate reveals she was misdiagnosed with MS
Hegseth meets Netanyahu ahead of elections, possible Iran war restart
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