Robert Kennedy Jr. banned from Instagram over false COVID vaccine claims
Kennedy's ban comes days after Facebook announced that it was taking more aggressive steps to combat conspiracy theories and misinformation about vaccines.
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New Jersey county lauded for vaccine rollout
Essex County, New Jersey's robust vaccination rollout plan has worked so well, neighboring counties are calling them and asking how they're ensuring that they use every single vaccine allocated to them each week. The team running the program, Essex County Executive Joseph DiVincenzo, Jr. and Health Officer Maya Lordo spoke with Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers on CBSN about how they pulled it off.
COVID-19 vaccines being sent to pharmacies
Today the federal government begins shipping COVID-19 vaccine doses directly to about 6,500 pharmacies across the country. In Alabama, a state with one of the worst distribution rates, some Walmart and Sam's Club locations will be receiving these vaccines. CBS News' Mireya Villarreal joins "CBSN AM" to discuss the latest move to expand vaccination efforts.
Worldview: Saudi women's rights activist freed
Saudi women's rights activist Loujain Al-Hathloul is now home after being spending more than 1,000 days in prison. Tokyo Olympics chief Yoshiro Mori is expected to resign after admitting he made sexist remarks in a board meeting. A 100-year-old former Nazi concentration camp guard has been charged with murder. A British scientist says the COVID-19 variant first identified in the U.K. will sweep the world. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee joins "CBSN AM" with today's worldview.
Federal government ramps up vaccine access
As the federal government ramps up vaccine distribution, stores like Walmart are starting to prep their pharmacies to get ready to administer the vaccine. CBS News speaks to a senior citizen in Alabama who has been trying to get the vaccine, but her options have been limited. Mireya Villarreal reports.
Vaccine data raises racial equity red flags
Black Americans are receiving the COVID-19 vaccine at a significantly lower rate than White people nationwide. A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that 5.4% of people who received at least the first dose of the vaccine are Black compared to 60% who are White. Antjuan Seawright, a CBS News political contributor and a Democratic strategist, joined "CBSN AM" to discuss.
CDC recommends double masks to protect against COVID-19
New guidance from the CDC advises wearing well-fitting, multilayer cloth face masks or layering a cloth mask over a disposable mask.
Dr. Ashish Jha on new CDC face mask guidance
Dean of Brown University's School of Public Health Dr. Ashish Jha, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the new CDC double face mask guidance as concerns grow that highly contagious variants of the coronavirus are spreading rapidly across the country.
Los Angeles to close several COVID vaccine sites due to shortage
Mayor Eric Garcetti said that by Thursday, the city will have exhausted its supply of Moderna vaccines for first doses.
The factory that's racing to make Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine
As Americans clamor for COVID-19 shots that can't seem to be produced quickly enough, Emergent BioSolutions will face its first test.
U.S. coronvairus infections fall
U.S. coronavirus cases, hospitalizations and deaths have fallen over the last month. States are rushing to speed up vaccinations as fast-spreading variants threaten the nation's recovery. Dr. Richard Besser, the president and CEO of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and former acting director of the CDC, joins CBSN to discuss the latest in the fight against the pandemic.
Most people are getting their second COVID shots on time, CDC says
The data points to success following the two dose schedule outlined by Pfizer and Moderna.
COVID-19 case could help explain mutations
As highly contagious coronavirus variants spread across the world, CBS News speaks to a doctor who has studied an extraordinary case of a patient who had the virus for five months. It may provide clues to understanding how the virus mutates and what scientists can do to stop its variants from spreading. Carter Evans reports.
Teachers demand COVID safety upgrades to classrooms
Some students and teachers are beginning to return to the classroom for the first time since the pandemic began. But there's a rift over whether it's safe. Meg Oliver takes a look.
California teen honors COVID victims with quilt
Madeleine Fugate is stitching together the stories of those lost to COVID-19. Jonathan Vigliotti shares her story.
Cases of new coronavirus variants spike in U.S.
Dangerous new strains of the coronavirus are spreading rapidly across the country — even as more Americans are vaccinated. Carter Evans reports.
Unemployment higher among poorer workers
As federal officials warn of a "K-shaped recovery," a new analysis shows workers in low-wage professions aren't getting back to work.
California teen's quilt keeps memory of COVID victims alive
Madeleine Fugate is stitching together the stories of people who died from COVID-19.
COVID-19's impact on love and dating
Biological anthropologist Helen Fisher joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the impact of COVID-19 on love, relationships and safely dating on Valentine's Day.
Doctor on COVID variants and vaccines
The number of cases of COVID-19 from new, more infectious variants of the virus are rising rapidly in the U.S., the CDC warns. Dr. Neeta Ogden joins CBSN to discuss the state of the vaccination effort and the most common side effects that sometimes come with the second dose.
WorldView: Myanmar police crackdown
Myanmar police have started using water cannons, rubber bullets and even live rounds against anti-coup protesters. Facebook removed thousands of accounts connected to a misinformation on Uganda's election. Haiti's president has removed three Supreme Court justices. And the world's second-oldest living person, a 116-year-old nun in France, has survived COVID-19. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee joins CBSN AM with today's global headlines.
A year into the pandemic, many workers are anxious or depressed
Almost half of full-time employees say they are experiencing mental health issues as the crisis drags on.
CDC director on new guidelines for masks
New research from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows a well-fitting mask can offer significant protection against COVID-19, and there are new guidelines on the potential benefits of wearing two masks. CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky said, "The bottom line is this: Masks work, and they work best when they have a good fit and are worn correctly." Watch her remarks.
House committees work on COVID relief package
Democratic-led committees in the House are focused on crafting parts of President Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package, including raising the child tax credit and the minimum wage. CBS News reporter Sarah Ewall-Wice joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss the proposals.
9 million small businesses fear they won't survive pandemic
As COVID-19 pummels small businesses, 3 in 10 say they won't make it without more federal funds, Fed survey shows.
Zelenskyy accuses Russia of using cluster warheads in deadly strikes
Feds charge powerful Virginia Democrat in alleged drug scheme
DOJ investigating Corey Lewandowski over DHS role, sources say
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