Australia ignored WHO's border advice on COVID, and it worked
Sealing borders to non-residents and quarantining anyone who does come in has been "critical" to Australia's success, says an expert who calls the U.S. response "painful to watch."
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White House plans to buy millions more vaccines
The Biden administration's push to purchase 200 million more COVID-19 vaccine doses would put the government's total order at enough to vaccinate more than 90% of the U.S. population. Dr. Neeta Ogden spoke with CBSN about what the government still needs to do to make the vaccine rollout a success, new Centers for Disease Control guidance on in-school learning and why Regeneron's latest study on its antibody cocktail's strength against coronavirus variants is good news.
Biden advances racial equality agenda
President Biden signed four executive actions Tuesday aimed at advancing his racial equality agenda. The measures target groups of Americans the White House said have been underserved and historically marginalized. Rashad Robinson, the president of Color of Change, the nation's largest online racial justice organization, joined CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.
NBA reporter Sekou Smith dies of COVID-19 at age 48
NBA commissioner Adam Silver released a statement on Smith, calling him a "beloved member of the NBA family."
COVID vaccine causes tensions in Europe
In Britain, Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced the grim death toll of 100,000 people. Delays in the delivery of vaccines are causing political tensions with Europe. European politicians say due to their research input, their market has to come first before they export to other nations, raising the prospect of vaccine nationalism. Charlie D'Agata has the details.
Biden boosts vaccine distributions
President Biden unveiled a plan Tuesday to boost the weekly COVID-19 vaccine distribution to states by 16% for at least the next three weeks, bringing the amount of weekly doses it will release from 8.6 million to around 10 million. The president also said the government plans to buy another 200 million vaccine doses by the end of the summer. Ed O'Keefe reports.
GOP senators balk at $1.9 trillion price tag for Biden's COVID-19 bill
Some Republican senators have raised concerns about passing another relief bill so soon after passing $1 trillion legislation.
Biden plans to increase weekly vaccine supply
President Biden is ramping up efforts to get more Americans vaccinated as states sound the alarm on a vaccine shortage. The administration will be increasing weekly vaccine allocations, while also giving states advance notice of upcoming shipments. Dr. Amesh Adalja, an infectious disease expert and a senior scholar at the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security, joins CBSN to discuss the latest.
Biden increasing vaccine supply to states
President Joe Biden and his administration are boosting COVID-19 vaccine distribution by 16% for at least three weeks, and announced plans to buy 200 million more doses. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang, CBS News' Skyler Henry, and Associated Press White House reporter Zeke Miller spoke to "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano about the pandemic response, and also the upcoming impeachment trial against former President Donald Trump.
Biden ramps up vaccine distribution
President Joe Biden announced plans Tuesday to increase the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines to states starting next week. That comes as concerns rise about more infectious variants of the virus. ProPublica health care reporter Caroline Chen joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with the details.
States report COVID vaccine shortages
Vaccine appointments are being canceled around the country as states and cities report shortages of the shots. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
Europe employs strict measures to curb COVID spread
Strict new lockdown measures are sparking backlash in Europe as countries seek to stem the spread of a mutant variant of the virus first identified in the U.K. Charlie D'Agata reports.
Wisconsin pharmacist will plead guilty to tampering with vaccine
The Department of Justice said Steven Brandenburg has agreed to plead guilty to removing vials of the Moderna vaccine from a hospital refrigerator.
Biden on increasing COVID vaccines
President Joe Biden announced plans to buy 200 million more doses of COVID-19 vaccines and increase the distribution of shots to states across the country. "Help is on the way," he said. But he also warned the fight will take months and that people need to continue to wear masks. Watch his remarks.
Biden speaks on racial equity agenda
President Joe Biden spoke at the White House about policies to advance racial equity and respond to the COVID-19 pandemic's disproportionate impact on minority communities, and signed a series of related executive orders. "We need to open the promise of America to every American," he said. He also called for action against white supremacy, and condemned bias against Asian Americans. Watch his remarks.
Biden's new vaccine goals
President Joe Biden has set a goal that the U.S. will eventually roll out 1.5 million COVID-19 vaccines a day, rather than 1 million a day, as previously suggested. Ed O'Keefe reports
New COVID variants raise vaccine concerns
Dropping COVID-19 cases prompted California Governor Gavin Newsom to lift the state's stay at home orders. But as more highly contagious variants of the virus emerge in the United States, the country may not be out of the woods yet. CBSN's Tanya Rivero spoke with Yahoo News medical contributor Dr. Uché Blackstock about how California's decision could affect the nation and what the new variants could mean for the vaccines.
Biden targets racism against Asian Americans
President Biden is expected to announce executive action today to address the problem of racism against Asian Americans. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN AM with more on that plus the administration's latest steps to fight the coronavirus pandemic and negotiations on a COVID-19 economic aid package.
Some patients report long-term COVID-19 symptoms
More than a year after the first COVID-19 case was reported in the U.S., Americans are still learning more about the virus. Symptoms can last weeks, or even months, in some people. Laura M. Holson, a writer for the New York Times, joins CBSN to discuss her recovery experience.
White House aims to have "greater" vaccine availability this spring
Jen Psaki was joined in the briefing room by domestic policy adviser Susan Rice.
WorldView: EU considers Russia sanctions
After thousands of anti-Putin protesters were across Russia, the EU is considering sanctions. In Italy, Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte resigned in a move to try and reconstitute a governing majority. CBS News correspondent Ian Lee joins "CBSN AM" from London with these and other headlines from around the world.
Italian Prime Minister Conte resigns
Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte resigned Tuesday as the country's political crisis escalates amid the coronavirus pandemic. However, reports say he could seek a mandate to form a new coalition government. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay joins CBSN with more.
Biden to address anti-Asian bias in pandemic
President Joe Biden is expected to address racism toward Asian Americans during the coronavirus pandemic with an executive action Tuesday. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN with a closer look at the directives the president is expected to sign on Tuesday and his efforts to expand vaccination efforts and coronavirus relief.
Biden to address racism toward Asian Americans during pandemic
The executive action is expected to be part of a slate of "equity" directives.
Tyler Perry on getting COVID vaccine, "heartbreaking" Capitol riots
"You're making the choice of getting the vaccine, an even though it's 95%, 96% efficacy, what happens is you are reducing your chances of ending up in the ICU by 100%," Perry said.
ICE crackdown prompts some Texas Latinos to turn away from Trump
Iran has "increased efforts to target U.S. personnel," intel chief warns
DOJ sues to block Alaska Senate certification if Sullivan loses
2 ex-FBI officials charged with lying about Hunter Biden's laptop
Intel Democrats on how they'll react if Trump alleges election meddling
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