Olympic gold medalist Shawn Johnson tests positive for COVID-19
Johnson said she's still "nervous" about being pregnant and having coronavirus, but is focused on getting "enough rest."
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Hospital workers grapple with stress, "nightmares of stacking bodies"
"You just see them come in, they're alert, they're oriented, they're talking to you," Army nurse Capt. Joe Hargrave said. "And then just to see them decline at such a rapid rate — That was hard for me."
COVID-19 a major source of stress
New coronavirus infections, deaths and hospitalizations are on a downward trend following the deadliest month of the pandemic. But stress levels remain a concern, and doctors are investigating a possible link between COVID-19 and new cases of diabetes. Dr. Dyan Hes joins CBSN to discuss the latest.
Biden and GOP senators talk COVID relief bill
President Biden is set to sign executive orders on immigration at the White House later today. This comes as the president continues pushing Congress to pass his $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill after meeting with 10 Senate Republicans in the Oval Office yesterday. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joins CBSN to explain the latest developments.
U.S. sees record COVID-19 deaths in January
The United States suffered more deaths from the coronavirus in January than any other month during the pandemic, with over 95,000 lives lost. And health experts are concerned about the spread of several new, more transmissible virus variants. John Moore, a professor of microbiology and immunology at Weill Cornell Medical College in New York, joins CBSN to discuss the latest on the pandemic.
Peer-reviewed study finds Russia's COVID vaccine is 91.6% effective
Some experts say The Lancet study, based on data from a large-scale human trial in Moscow, should end skepticism over the vaccine.
Teachers unions influence schools reopenings
Chicago public schools temporarily halted a return to in-person learning when the teachers union threatened to strike. As districts nationwide are faced with the decision of when to return to schools, Meg Oliver reports on how the strength of the union can affect your child's learning.
Biden meets with GOP senators on COVID relief
A meeting between 10 GOP senators and President Biden about a potential $618 billion compromise bill on coronavirus relief ended Monday night without a deal. The discussion came shortly after Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi released a budget resolution that would allow them to pass President Biden's $1.9 trillion proposal without Republican support. Weijia Jiang reports.
U.S. closing in on 50 million vaccine doses — who's getting them?
The CDC has released its first comprehensive look at the state of the nationwide vaccine campaign so far.
Post-traumatic stress: The new COVID battle
Months of caring for COVID-19 patients has taken a toll on health care workers. David Begnaud reports on the new tools being used to help those workers dealing with the emotional scars left in the pandemic's wake.
Democrats kick off process to fast-track COVID relief package
The budget resolution is the first step in the budget reconciliation process.
Pentagon halts vaccinations at Guantanamo Bay
Over the weekend, the Department of Defense halted plans to vaccinate 40 wartime prisoners at the U.S. Naval Base in Guantanamo Bay. New York Times reporter Carol Rosenberg joined CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.
What type of mask to wear and how to buy it
President Joe Biden's federal mask mandate goes into effect at 11:59 p.m. Monday, requiring everyone to wear a mask when riding trains, planes and other forms of public transportation. Ahead of that mandate, CBS MoneyWatch Reporter Megan Cerullo spoke with Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers on CBSN about which masks provide the most protection and how to track down the best masks to keep you healthy when you're out in public.
Biden vaccination plan facing obstacles
Even before he took office, President Biden promised to deliver 100 million coronavirus vaccine doses during his first 100 days in office. But the administration does not seem to have hit the ground running as quickly as they hoped. Isaac Stanley-Becker, a national political reporter with the Washington Post, discusses the rollout of the Biden administration's pandemic response plan and what it must do to stay on track with meeting its goals.
Lack of vaccine data on pregnant women fuels worry
Pregnant women face the difficult decision about whether to get the coronavirus vaccine. The Centers for Disease Control said pregnant women are at increased risk from COVID-19, but they were excluded from initial vaccine trials. Mireya Villarreal reports for CBS News' series Women and the Pandemic.
COVID variants detected in more states
The U.S. is speeding up vaccination efforts as more contagious coronavirus variants are detected in more than 30 states. CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti reports from Los Angeles, and Dr. Teresa Amato, the director of emergency medicine at Long Island Jewish Forest Hills, joins CBSN with more on how to get ahead of this growing threat.
Snowstorm in Northeast shuts vaccine sites
Parts of the Northeast could get more than 2 feet of snow from massive nor'easter that forced the shutdown of some COVID-19 vaccine sites. CBS News correspondent Mola Lenghi reports on the storm's impact and CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli joins CBSN with the latest forecast.
GOP senators detail $618 billion COVID relief counteroffer
The GOP plan includes direct payments of $1,000 for those making less than $40,000 per year.
COVID vaccines and the risks of new variants
As more cases of coronavirus variants are being detected in states across the U.S., health experts say early data shows vaccines should still be effective at preventing hospitalizations and deaths. Dr. Julie Morita, executive vice president of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and a former member of the Biden administration transition advisory board, joins CBSN's "Red and Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with more on that plus racial disparities in vaccinations and new rapid at-home tests.
Threat grows from COVID variants amid race to vaccinate
Dr. Anthony Fauci is urging health facilities to use all doses of the coronavirus vaccine immediately, instead of saving some for those who have already received the first shot, as the threat of more contagious variants grows. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
When will economy recover from pandemic?
New analysis from the Congressional Budget Office predicts the U.S. economy will return to its pre-pandemic peak in the middle of 2021, but the number of people employed won't return to previous levels until 2024. Maya MacGuineas, the president of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano to discuss what she thinks the federal government should do to aid the economy.
House investigates COVID in meatpacking plants
Nearly 54,000 meatpacking workers around the country have tested positive for the coronavirus. Now, a House subcommittee is launching an investigation into the three largest meatpackers in the U.S. and the government's workplace safety regulator. CBSN's Anne-Marie Green has more.
Shortage of nursing home staff fueled COVID-19, group says
Thousands of long-term care facilities in the U.S. don't have enough workers, according to U.S. PIRG.
Should fewer Americans get a stimulus check?
As President Biden meets with Republican senators to discuss a coronavirus relief package, some say the next round of stimulus checks should be targeted at those who need help most. CBS MoneyWatch reporter Aimee Picchi joins CBSN to talk about which Americans might get checks this time around.
Experts warn of COVID variant spread
Health experts are warning about the spread of coronavirus variants, while in Washington, a group of Republican senators proposed a smaller stimulus proposal than President Biden's. CBS News' Debra Alfarone reports on the latest for "CBSN AM."
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