Amazon enters health care services market with telemedicine app
Created for Amazon's Washington-based workforce, Amazon Care will be available to companies nationwide this summer.
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Doctor on COVID variant, vaccine in pregnancy
A new study published in the journal Nature found that people infected with the COVID-19 variant first identified in the U.K. have a 61% higher risk of dying. Dr. Neeta Ogden spoke with Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers on CBSN about that, plus evidence that newborn babies may get protective antibodies from mothers vaccinated during pregnancy.
Europe faces COVID 3rd wave and new lockdowns amid vaccine shortage
Suspensions of the most readily available vaccine, along with new variants spreading fast and Europeans letting their guard down, are all prolonging the agony in Europe.
Texas teens lose both parents to COVID-19
Across the nation, some children are experiencing the devastating toll of losing a parent to COVID-19. 13-year-old Nathan and 15-year-old Isaiah were orphaned when their parents, Noehmi and Carlos, passed away from the virus last year. Janet Shamlian caught up with the boys and their grandmother.
Europe hit by third wave of COVID infections
Countries across Europe are battling a third wave of COVID-19 infections. A lack of vaccines and a quickly mutating virus are causing rising deaths. Chris Livesay speaks to those in Rome who have just gone into their third lockdown in just over a year.
Pfizer execs discuss hiking vaccine price after pandemic wanes
A partnership with the government allowed Americans to receive the vaccine for free, but, according to Pfizer, does not mean the federal government helped fund its creation.
Pandemic linked to surge in drug overdoses
Drug overdose deaths have been on the rise in the U.S. and health experts say the pandemic is at least partly to blame. Clinical psychologist Dr. Geri-Lynn Utter joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.
Dangerous coronavirus variants spread across U.S.
The coronavirus variant first discovered in Brazil is now in two states. Health officials are raising concerns about the possibility of a fourth surge if states lift restrictions too quickly. Dr. Teresa Amato, the director of emergency medicine at Long Island Jewish Forest Hills, joins CBSN to discuss the latest.
How Facebook plans to fight disinformation
Facebook Chief Product Officer Chris Cox explains how the company is fighting disinformation about the coronavirus pandemic.
How Facebook plans to inform about vaccines
Facebook Chief Product Officer Chris Cox explains how the tech firm will amplify authoritative information about coronavirus vaccines.
Facebook plans to help 50 million get vaccinated
Facebook's Chris Cox told CBS News the company is committed to amplifying authoritative vaccination information and removing harmful COVID-19 disinformation. CBSN technology reporter Dan Patterson explains.
Oxford vaccine suspended over blood clot fear
The AstraZeneca vaccine — one of the largest in Europe — has hit a major crisis as countries across the continent suspend its use over fears it may cause blood clots in some recipients. Charlie D'Agata reports on what this could mean for a vaccine not yet available in the U.S., but that hopes to be soon.
Americans standing by for stimulus checks
President Biden is traveling to Pennsylvania to promote the benefits of his recently signed COVID-19 relief plan. Weijia Jiang speaks with two families waiting to receive stimulus checks about whether they'll use them to stimulate the economy or pay off expenses.
COVID vaccine trials for kids and adolescents
Moderna says it's begun a two-part study to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of its COVID-19 vaccine in children, while similar trials are already underway for adolescents. David Begnaud reports.
U.S. added 379,000 jobs in February
According to the latest jobs report from the Labor Department, the U.S. added 379,000 new jobs in February, and the unemployment rate dropped a tenth of a percentage point to 6.2%. Bankrate senior economic analyst Mark Hamrick joins CBSN to discuss.
Warnings of potential spring break surge
Health officials are warning of a potential surge of COVID-19 cases around spring break. The warning comes as more than a million Americans traveled through U.S. airports on Monday. CBS News reporter Alex Tin joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with more on the variant that's expected to become dominant by April, as well as the latest on a new vaccine trial involving children as young as 6 months old.
Gas prices rise as travel increases across U.S.
More people are hitting the road as COVID-19 restrictions are rolled back, but gas prices are at their highest since 2019. Errol Barnett takes a look.
Biden touts COVID relief plan and vaccine effort
President Biden visited Pennsylvania to promote his COVID-19 relief bill that sends $1,400 checks to eligible Americans. The bill also helps fund vaccination centers in underserved communities. Ed O'Keefe has more.
Gas prices increase as states rollback COVID restrictions
The national average is $2.87 per gallon.
Air travel hits highest number of passengers in a year, despite CDC warnings
The TSA has reported five consecutive days of more than 1 million plane travelers.
3rd COVID wave hits Europe amid AstraZeneca uncertainty
Europe is battling another deadly wave of COVID-19 cases as several nations have halted the use of the AstraZeneca vaccine amid reports of blood clots. Charlie D'Agata has the latest.
More nations halt use of AstraZeneca's COVID vaccine citing clots
List of countries shelving the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine is growing, but among 17 million people given the drug, fewer than 40 have developed blood clots.
Moderna expands children's vaccine trial
Moderna announced it has expanded its COVID-19 vaccine trial to include children. The first phase of the trial focused on kids ages 12 to 17, but the second phase incorporates children as young as 6 months old. CBSN's Tanya Rivero speaks with Dr. Sophia Jan, division chief of general pediatrics at Cohen Children's Medical Center, about Moderna's study and new COVID guidelines for schools.
Moderna begins COVID vaccine trial for kids
Vaccine maker Moderna has begun giving doses of its COVID-19 vaccine to children ranging in age from 6 months old to 11 years old as part of a new clinical trial. Dr. Dyan Hes, a pediatrician in New York City, spoke with CBSN's Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers about how the process will work and how it is different from testing the vaccine in adults.
Big Ten leaders kept COVID planning secret
Big Ten university leaders are under scrutiny after reports find they've been discussing COVID-19 plans in secret, using a private portal to keep school reopening and football communications confidential. Washington Post sports reporter Emily Giambalvo joins CBSN to discuss the latest.
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