Teachers question new 3-foot social distancing guidelines
The American Federation of Teachers is responding to the CDC's new recommendations, cutting social distancing from 6 feet to 3 feet for most students.
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Most Americans say the pandemic has been bad for their weight
People who reported gaining weight in a survey said they were up an average of 29 pounds, with millennials reporting even more.
U.S. study finds AstraZeneca vaccine 79% effective
AstraZeneca announced its coronavirus vaccine is 79% effective in U.S. clinical trials and 100% effective in preventing serious illness. Meg Oliver reports.
CDC warns variants could fuel another surge
Despite progress on the vaccine front, health experts warn the nation is at risk of another COVID surge if safety measures are relaxed while variants spread. CBS News correspondents Meg Oliver and David Begnaud bring us the latest on efforts to fight the pandemic, then Dr. Dara Kass, an ER doctor and medical contributor for Yahoo News, joins CBSN with analysis.
Krispy Kreme giving free donuts to vaccinated people
In case you needed another reason to get your COVID-19 vaccination, Krispy Kreme is sweetening the deal by giving free doughnuts to anyone with proof of vaccination, all year long. CBSN's Tanya Rivero has the details.
AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine study
Drugmaker AstraZeneca is preparing to request emergency use authorization for its coronavirus vaccine in the U.S. after its latest clinical trial finds the vaccine was fully effective in preventing COVID-19 hospitalizations and 79% effective in stopping symptomatic illness. Dr. Alonzo Plough, chief science officer at the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, joins CBSN to discuss the potential impact in the fight against the pandemic.
Texas Roadhouse CEO Kent Taylor dies after COVID-19 struggle
"The suffering that greatly intensified in recent days became unbearable," Taylor's family said.
ICYMI: A look back at Sunday's 60 Minutes
Detailing the charges facing the Capitol rioters; Changing how the military handles racial bias in the ranks; Studying coronavirus spread in one Georgia school system.
AstraZeneca says vaccine is safe, effective
AstraZeneca said a U.S. clinical trial found its COVID-19 vaccine to be 79% effective at preventing symptoms of the coronavirus and 100% effective at preventing severe disease and hospitalization. The vaccine will next be submitted to the Food and Drug Administration for emergency-use authorization in the U.S. CBS News foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports from Oxford University in England.
Doctor on AstraZeneca vaccine trial
AstraZeneca has released clinical trial results showing its vaccine is 79% effective against symptomatic cases of COVID-19 and 100% effective at preventing severe disease and hospitalizations. Dr. Ron Elfenbein spoke with Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers on CBSN about why these results are so promising, and the wild scenes in Florida where spring break tourists are defying curfews and COVID restrictions.
AstraZeneca: COVID vaccine 79% effective
AstraZeneca says advanced trial data from a U.S. study on the COVID-19 vaccine it developed along with Oxford University shows it is 79% effective in preventing symptomatic illness and 100% effective against severe illness and hospitalization. Dr. David Agus joined "CBS This Morning" to explain more.
Dr. Fauci to star in new children's book
The picture book follows the doctor through his Brooklyn childhood, medical school, and career working with seven U.S. presidents to tackle the nation's biggest public health crises.
Birth rates drop amid pandemic
Countries around the world have seen a decline in birth rates since the coronavirus pandemic began. Phillip Levine, a professor of economics at Wellesley College, joins CBSN to discuss what's behind the "baby bust" and what impact it could have.
Miami Beach extends curfew over spring break
Police officers and SWAT teams enforced restrictions against spring break partiers after chaos erupted in South Beach. The lack of masks and social distancing has authorities worried about another COVID-19 spike. CBS News' Elise Preston joins "CBSN AM" with more.
Biden COVID adviser on racism's role in pandemics
"Amid all of this, violence is never far away," Morita told "Face the Nation."
Israel rolling back COVID restrictions
Israel is set to hold its fourth national election in two years, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been running for reelection on the efficiency of the nation's vaccine rollout. Current polls show Netanyahu with a 50-50 shot at victory. Elizabeth Palmer has more.
Miami enacts emergency curfew
A state of emergency has been declared in Miami after police and SWAT teams were called to clear out spring breakers. More Americans traveled through U.S. airports on Friday than on any other day during the pandemic, even as cases rise in 15 states. Lilia Luciano has more.
What the CDC learned in Marietta Schools
Schools in Marietta, Georgia, have stayed open through some of their community's highest periods of coronavirus infection. John Dickerson reports on how the CDC studied coronavirus transmission within the city's schools.
John Dickerson on "the new normal"
In just one year, all the awkward, little inhumanities of pandemic life have changed how we live.
Learning what it takes to bring students back to school
Schools in Marietta, Georgia, have stayed open through some of their community's highest periods of coronavirus infection. John Dickerson reports on how the CDC studied coronavirus transmission within the city's schools.
John Dickerson on "the new normal"
In just one year, all the awkward, little inhumanities of pandemic life have changed how we live.
COVID outbreak partially closes Trump's Mar-a-Lago
Former President Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida is partially shut down because of a COVID outbreak.
Infections surge in Europe as world sees hope in vaccines
CBS News senior foreign correspondent Liz Palmer reports from London on the global impacts of COVID-19.
Gottlieb warns of threat from troubling New York virus variant
Dr. Scott Gottlieb, the former FDA commissioner, says health officials need to do more to understand whether the B.1.526 virus variant is infecting those who have already had COVID-19 or have been vaccinated.
COVID complacency runs rampant in Florida
CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann reports on the latest impacts of COVID-19 nationwide.
Musk chose to restrict Ukraine's access to SpaceX network, sources say
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