Pandemic keeps couple, separated by river and border closures, apart
The closures of land crossings between the U.S. and Canada have made the distance between them feel much greater.
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CDC issues national strategy on school reopenings
The Centers for Disease Control issued a color-coded guide for gradual school reopenings as the pandemic recedes. Meg Oliver has more.
New school reopening guidance based on community transmission rates
CDC director says guidance is "free from political meddling."
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UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Rite Aid CEO Heyward Donigan appear on Sunday's "Face the Nation"
Help wanted: Pharmacists and techs to administer COVID-19 vaccine
Some drugstore chains are offering hiring bonuses up to $20,000, according to pharmacy college administrators.
Doctor on schools, vaccines and pregnancy
The CDC is releasing new recommendations for schools reopening in the U.S. amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Dr. Bob Lahita joins CBSN to discuss that, plus whether pregnant women should get the COVID vaccine.
Biden's plan on vaccines, school reopenings
CBS News has obtained a draft copy of the CDC's new guidance on reopening schools amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes spoke with Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers on CBSN about the plan, plus how President Biden is purchasing more vaccines, his upcoming meeting with mayors and governors on COVID relief, and the president's latest comments on the impeachment trial.
Pregnant women seek guidance on COVID vaccine
Many expectant mothers nationwide are conflicted about getting a coronavirus vaccine and confused by the lack of clear guidance. Journalist Anna Louie Sussman joined CBSN to discuss her latest piece for The New Yorker about the challenges many pregnant women are facing because of the pandemic.
How the pandemic could impact tax filing
Tax confusion is being caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger explains what people can deduct and what payments are taxable in 2020 returns.
NASCAR readies for Daytona 500 amid COVID
As NASCAR prepares for Sunday’s Daytona 500 – its biggest race of the year – they are transitioning from a challenging season that saw the rise of COVID-19 and the confrontation of racial inequity. Mark Strassmann reports.
Year of the ox
The Lunar New Year is China's biggest holiday. But this year, many families will be holding virtual celebrations in compliance with government travel regulations meant to curb the spread of COVID-19. Ramy Inocencio reports.
CDC to release school reopening guidelines
The Biden administration is expected to release new CDC guidelines for reopening schools today. CBS News has obtained a draft summary of the recommendations. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins "CBSN AM" to explain what they include.
CDC to roll out guidelines on schools
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is expected to roll out guidelines today for reopening schools for grades K-12. According to a draft internal summary obtained by CBS News, the agency is considering recommending schools reopen in phases based on rates of community transmission. Nancy Cordes reports.
Chinese forced to grapple with a Lunar New Year COVID conundrum
The Year of the Ox is off to a difficult start for millions of Chinese, forced to decide if it's worth the added coronavirus risk to see their loved ones for a cherished holiday.
Biden announces deal for 200 million more COVID-19 doses
The U.S. now expects delivery of enough vaccine from Pfizer and Moderna to give full doses to 300 million people by July 2021.
Dr. Fauci predicts "open season" for vaccinations in April
Vaccination sites are running out of shots, but the Biden administration has promised millions of more doses are on the way.
American Federation of Teachers president on reopening schools
On "Facing Forward," Margaret Brennan talks with American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten about the calls to reopen schools nationwide amidst the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Florida's Black population left behind in vaccinations
A CBS MoneyWatch investigation found evidence to suggest white Florida residents are more likely to receive the COVID-19 vaccine than the state's Black residents. The investigation found that the discrepancy is mostly due to distribution policies, not hesitancy to take the vaccine. CBS MoneyWatch reporter Stephen Gandel joined CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss.
Vaccine demand outpacing supply
States are speeding up vaccinations as experts warn the variant first found in the U.K. is likely present in all 50 states, but vaccine demand is outpacing supply. Dr. Amesh Adalja, an infectious disease expert and senior scholar at Johns Hopkins University's Bloomberg School of Public Health, joined CBSN with the latest on the race to vaccinate.
Vaccine sites close amid supply shortages
Vaccine demand continues to far outpace supply, forcing vaccination sites to close. Other sites have their vaccination appointments booked out for months. Carter Evans reports.
Biden secures 200 million more vaccine doses
President Biden announced his administration has secured another 200 million vaccine doses as the country continues to be hit hard by the pandemic and vaccination sites are running low on supply. Weijia Jiang has the latest.
More children are going hungry during the pandemic
Teachers are stepping up to help feed children amid the pandemic's financial fallout.
A Nation In Need: A Stimulus Checklist
It's been months since the first coronavirus stimulus checks went out, and with no end to the pandemic in sight, many Americans are in desperate need of additional help. CBS News congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes and economist Lisa Cook join CBSN's Lana Zak for a special look into what’s needed to keep the U.S. economy going and what Americans are hoping for in the next round of assistance.
Bumble's CEO on IPO launch, pandemic dating
Whitney Wolfe Herd, Bumble's CEO, joins "CBS This Morning" to talk about being the youngest female CEO to lead a public company, how dating has been impacted by the pandemic and the challenges she's faced over the past year as a new mother.
U.S. pharmacies to receive COVID vaccines
U.S. pharmacies are getting coronavirus vaccines sent directly to them by the federal government, but there is still confusion over the process. Dr. Farah Fourcand joins CBSN to discuss that plus the CDC's latest guidance on whether fully vaccinated people can skip quarantine.
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