Finding the origin of the coronavirus
A lack of transparency from Chinese officials and looming geopolitical consequences have damaged the credibility of a WHO-led inquiry into how the virus that causes COVID-19 originated. Lesley Stahl reports.
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U.S. braces for potential fourth COVID-19 wave
Even with the fast pace of vaccinations happening, it has not been enough to curb increasing cases in contagious COVID-19 variants in the U.S., especially among young people. CBS News correspondent Meg Oliver speaks to a 32-year-old COVID survivor who used to think he wouldn't die from COVID-19 and is now urging his peers not to wait if they can get vaccinated.
COVID cases rise nationwide as doctors fear a fourth wave
Doctors are warning the next COVID-19 surge is not on the horizon, but already here.
Biden: 90% of adults will be eligible for vaccination by April 19
President Biden says 90% of adults in the U.S. will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine by April 19, about two weeks earlier than his previous goal of May 1. However, health officials warn Americans not to let down their guard just yet as infection rates begin to rise again and more states begin easing safety measures. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN AM to discuss the latest developments.
Health experts warn of next U.S. COVID surge
The U.S. coronavirus death toll has topped 550,000 as experts warn the next surge of cases is already here. But as CBS News' Omar Villafranca reports, doctors say the rise in cases can be slowed. Then, Dr. Dara Kass, an emergency room doctor and medical contributor for Yahoo News, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano with more.
U.S. criticizes WHO COVID-19 report
Following the release of a long-awaited report from the World Health Organization and Chinese scientists about the origins of COVID-19 in Wuhan, China, the United States and other countries published a statement that raises doubt about the study's credibility. CBS News reporter Alex Tin joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano to discuss their concerns, and why the U.S. declined to join a group of world leaders who are calling for a global pandemic treaty to be drawn up.
COVID cases spike amid fourth wave fears
With more than 550,000 COVID deaths in the U.S., cases are on the rise, especially in children. Omar Villafranca has the latest.
Judge orders vaccines must be made available to all N.Y. prisoners
In response to a lawsuit against the New York Governor and the state health commissioner, a judge wrote, "There is no acceptable excuse for this deliberate exclusion."
Most adults to be vaccine-eligible by April 19
President Biden said 90% of adults should be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine in less than three weeks, by April 19. Ed O'Keefe reports.
Understanding COVID rise, vaccine timeline
Epidemiologist Dr. Michael Osterholm weighs in on the rise in COVID-19 cases, changing vaccine timelines and the U.S. outlook in the pandemic.
COVID-19 time capsules preserve history
When the reality of the pandemic started setting in last year, museums and other organizations understood the need to preserve this moment in time. They started collecting artifacts like PPE, signs showing support for health care heroes and vaccine vials. CBS News senior medical correspondent Dr. Tara Narula looked at their efforts and heard from them on why this initiative is so important.
WHO to release report on COVID-19 origin
A long-awaited report into the origins of the coronavirus pandemic in Wuhan, China, will be released Tuesday by the World Health Organization. CBS News foreign correspondent Lucy Craft is following this story from Tokyo.
Doctor on pandemic travel, vaccine study
Dr. Dyan Hes spoke with Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers on CBSN about whether it's safe to travel amid the ongoing pandemic, and a new "real-world" CDC study that confirms how effective COVID-19 vaccines are.
Animals are most likely the source of COVID-19, draft report says
A joint World Health Organization-China study on the origins of the coronavirus says a lab leak is "extremely unlikely."
90% of all U.S. adults eligible for COVID vaccine by April 19
Mr. Biden also warned Americans "don't let up now," and called on governors who have lifted mask mandates to reinstate them.
CDC director warns of "impending doom" amid COVID spike
The number of coronavirus cases in the U.S. has surpassed 30.2 million, according to Johns Hopkins University.
More Americans starting to travel again
As the pandemic nears its 13th month, more Americans are starting to fly again. The Transportation Security Administration has screened more than one million travelers per day for more than two weeks in a row. CBS News transportation correspondent Errol Barnett joins CBSN AM with more on what's going on in the world of travel.
WorldView: Indonesia church attack and more
In WorldView, we are following the latest on a suicide bombing at a Catholic church in Indonesia, Myanmar's military coup, Mexico's coronavirus death toll update, and an attack in Mozambique that killed dozens. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee joins CBSN AM with the roundup.
High levels of carcinogen found in some hand sanitizers
Valisure, an independent pharmacy and lab, has found Benzene in 21 hand sanitizing products from 15 brands. Benzene is a human carcinogen, and exposure to it is known to cause blood disorders, including leukemia. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook joins CBSN to explain. Read more here.
COVID-19 cases rise in half the U.S.
Health officials are pleading with Americans to follow protective measures as coronavirus cases rise across the nation. As Mola Lenghi shows us, new infections are up 10% and hospitalizations are trending in the wrong direction. Then, Dr. Uzma Syed, an infectious disease specialist, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano with more.
More states open vaccines to all adults
President Biden is urging the country to maintain mask-wearing a while longer, as more states expand vaccine eligibility to all adults. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes, Washington Post White House reporter Annie Linksey, and Politico congressional reporter Andrew Desiderio spoke to CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano about the Biden administration's vaccine rollout and the next big legislative push for an infrastructure bill.
CDC warns of "impending doom" as cases spike
The head of the Centers for Disease Control pleaded with Americans to not let their guard down in the fight against COVID-19 as cases spike across the country. Mola Lenghi reports.
Consumers reaching for alcohol-free drinks
Demand for non-alcoholic drinks has been on the rise over the past few years, and more are popping up on the market. One alcohol-free bar owner said most his patrons aren't sober, they just want to have a good time without feeling hung over the next day. CBS News' Danya Bacchus reports.
WHO report looks into COVID-19 origin
A report by the World Health Organization is looking into how the coronavirus originated. Dr. Ogechika Alozie, an infectious diseases specialist, joined CBSN with more on this and the rise in COVID-19 cases across the country.
Vaccines and spring break spur busiest air travel days of pandemic
TSA has screened more than 1 million passengers at U.S. airports for 17 days in a row, unheard of numbers since pandemic started.
Co-pilot stabs pilot, tries to crash passenger jet en route to Israel, Netanyahu says
FTC probing Anthropic and OpenAI over AI safety threats
Details emerge in case of former Cornell student alleging rape by frat members
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