Top WHO official: Vaccines alone "not enough"
Dr. Maria Van Kerkhove, the World Health Organization's technical lead for COVID-19, says vaccination is "critical" but "not enough" to fully defeat the virus.
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Dr. Maria Van Kerkhove, the World Health Organization's technical lead for COVID-19, says vaccination is "critical" but "not enough" to fully defeat the virus.
James Brown, CBS News Special correspondent and host of "The Super Bowl Today," walks through the challenges of hosting one of the world's largest sporting events during a health crisis.
CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann reports from Tampa where the Super Bowl is being held with noticeable adjustments amidst the coronavirus pandemic.
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and Former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb sat down with Margaret Brennan.
Gottlieb said it can be assumed the vaccines are going to be roughly 20% less effective against the new strains from Brazil and South Africa.
The following is a transcript of an interview with former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb that aired February 7, 2021, on "Face the Nation."
The following is a transcript of an interview with Maria Van Kerkhove, WHO COVID-19 technical lead, that aired February 7, 2021 on "Face the Nation."
"I'm afraid the job market is stalling," Yellen said.
Although vaccines against the coronavirus have been developed in record time, the lack of a playbook on how to administer them quickly prompted a union between health workers and professional sports teams, to offer shots at stadiums and ball parks across the country. NPR's Allison Aubrey looks at how teams like the New England Patriots are taking the field against COVID.
The lack of a playbook on how to administer vaccinations at scale prompted a union between health workers and professional sports teams to offer shots at stadiums and ball parks across the country.
More than 36 million vaccine shots currently on the market have been administered nationwide, and 7.5 million people are now fully vaccinated.
Despite high numbers of coronavirus infections and fatalities, California will resume in-person church services this weekend after the Supreme Court ruled the state cannot ban indoor services. Danya Bacchus reports.
In an exclusive interview with CBS News, President Biden discusses a wide range of topics including the next coronavirus relief plan, former President Trump, and his son Hunter's struggle with drug addiction. Christina Ruffini has more with a preview of the interview, which will air prior to Super Bowl LV.
As the host city of Super Bowl LV, Tampa, Florida, is determined to keep the festivities going, even as the coronavirus pandemic continues. Fans will be allowed to attend the game, but they will be socially distanced and must wear masks. Jamie Yuccas has more.
The Biden administration is ramping up efforts to distribute and administer coronavirus vaccinations. Meanwhile, the FDA considers whether to give Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine emergency use approval. Jodie Guest, a professor and Emory University's Department of Epidemiology vice chair, speaks to CBSN's Lana Zak about how it could be a game-changer in the fight against COVID-19.
The city of Tampa, Florida is getting ready to host Super Bowl LV when the hometown Buccaneers square off against the reigning Super Bowl champions Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday. Both the city and the NFL have made several changes due to the pandemic to ensure the safety of those in attendance. Josh Sidorowicz, a reporter from CBS News' Tampa/St. Petersburg affiliate WTSP, speaks to CBSN's Lana Zak about the preparations ahead of the big game.
The NFL will kick off the Super Bowl LV celebrations with a tribute to the nation's healthcare heroes. The league selected 7,500 vaccinated frontline workers from across the United States and awarded them free tickets to the big game. Married couple Dr. Andrea Buras, a gynecologic oncologist, and Dr. Ryan Kenney, an emergency medicine physician, spoke with Lana Zak about the significance of going to the game.
It's the latest disturbance over concerns about the coronavirus pandemic and restrictions that have limited visits and stalled court proceedings.
Mobile health care workers in rural Virginia are questioning the lack of coronavirus vaccines provided to poor and health-vulnerable communities.
Playing it safe: CBS New medical contributor Dr. David Agus joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to discuss if Super Bowl parties can be superspreader events and the latest with vaccines.
This Super Bowl there will be far fewer fans in the stands. Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, has a capacity of around 75,000, But due to COVID-19 restrictions, only 25,000 will be allowed in. Three fans, however, managed to make the cut, keeping one of sports fandom's most impressive streaks alive. Jamie Yuccas has their story
After another round of disappointing jobs numbers, President Biden continues to push for Republicans to support his COVID-19 relief plan. But some GOP members say the $1.9 trillion plan is too big and too expensive. Christina Ruffini reports.
The Pentagon is sending more than 1,000 active-duty troops to the frontlines of vaccine distribution in the United States. Some will assist the vaccination effort at new COVID-19 vaccination megasites opening up across the country in places like casinos and baseball stadiums. Michael George reports.
When America's biggest sporting event kicks off on Sunday, expect to see masked fans, socially-distanced in the stands of Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, and those are just some of the precautions. Jamie Yuccas has the details on the preparations in place for Super Bowl LV.
"CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss her interview with President Joe Biden. The full interview is set to air Sunday.