Fauci: Goal of 100 million shots "is a floor, not a ceiling"
Dr. Anthony Fauci, President Joe Biden's chief medical adviser, says reaching the goal of administering 100 million shots by April will be "challenging" and "is a floor, not a ceiling."
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Transcript: Anthony Fauci on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Dr. Anthony Fauci, President Joe Biden's chief medical adviser, that aired Sunday, January 24, 2021, on "Face the Nation."
Transcript: Dr. Deborah Birx on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with former White House coronavirus response coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx that aired Sunday, January 24, 2021, on "Face the Nation."
Dr. Anthony Fauci: Divisiveness has failed America
"Sunday Morning" senior contributor Ted Koppel talks about the latest efforts to address the coronavirus pandemic with the Biden administration's chief medical advisor, Dr. Anthony Fauci, who says the goal of 100 million vaccinations in 100 days is entirely achievable. Fauci also discusses how politicization of public health measures (like wearing masks), mixed messaging from the Trump White House, and claims that COVID-19 is a hoax have thwarted America's efforts to limit the pandemic's toll.
Italian artisans work to preserve the fashion industry
Italy's fashion industry has long depended on the work of artisans drawing on generations of tradition and expertise. With the coronavirus affecting markets around the world, these same workers are now drawing on their creativity to survive. Correspondent Seth Doane traveled through Italy to find out how embroiderers, fabric manufacturers and other pillars of high-end fashion houses are coping in the COVID era.
Larry King dies at age 87
Legendary talk show host Larry King died Saturday from coronavirus-related complications. King was a renowned interviewer and a force in broadcast television. Lee Cowan has more on the broadcast giant's life and career.
Biden vows to improve COVID-19 response
Through additional financial relief plans, faster vaccine distributions, and clear public messaging, the Biden administration is pledging to tackle the coronavirus pandemic. Skyler Henry has more on the Biden administration's efforts.
From 2006: Talking TV with Larry King
Award-winning broadcaster Larry King, who spent more than six decades on radio and television, died on January 23, 2021 at the age of 87. In this profile originally broadcast on October 1, 2006, King talked with "Sunday Morning" anchor Charles Osgood about interviewing the famous and infamous, curiosity, and the devastation he felt as a nine-year-old when his father died.
China marks one year since Wuhan's COVID-19 lockdown
A year after Wuhan announced the world's first coronavirus lockdown, the city has returned to normalcy.
Larry King dead at 87
Legendary broadcaster Larry King has died at the age of 87. King was a fixture on television and radio for decades. He was recently hospitalized for symptoms related to COVID-19 in Los Angeles
Birx suggests inauguration-related gatherings could amount to "superspreader" event
"There are National Guard troops here from every state in the union, probably, young individuals who are most likely to have asymptomatic infection if they do get infected," Birx said on "Face the Nation"
Andrew Yang on plans to "speed up" NYC's post-COVID comeback
The former Democratic presidential candidate announced his bid last week to become the city's next mayor.
Dallas rescinds plan to prioritize COVID vaccines for vulnerable areas
The state threatened to cut the county's vaccine supply after Dallas made plans to first vaccinate vulnerable people in the hardest-hit zip codes, which are primarily communities of color.
U.S. races to roll out COVID-19 vaccine as concerns grow over new variants
The race to vaccinate people against COVID-19 has been made even more urgent by the emergency of new, more contagious variants of the coronavirus. Dr. Teresa Amato, the chair of emergency medicine at Long Island Jewish Hospital in Queens, New York, joins CBSN to discuss whether existing vaccines will be effective against more worrying new strains of the virus.
Science shows multi-layer masking is more effective
Layering masks or wearing a mask with several layers can better protect against more contagious varients of the coronavirus, according to Dr. Jon LaPook.
Biden takes executive action aimed at economy
President Biden has signed two executive orders in an effort to help Americans who are struggling economically during the coronavirus pandemic. Nancy Cordes has more.
U.S. races to rollout vaccine as new strains spread
The U.K. variant of the coronavirus has spread to at least 22 states as officials are rushing to administer the vaccine before the more contagious variant takes hold. Mola Lenghi has the latest.
This week on "Face the Nation," January 24, 2021
Former Coronavirus Response Coordinator Deborah Birx and Biden's Chief Medical Adviser Anthony Fauci, appear on Sunday's "Face the Nation"
Trump COVID task force coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx says she "always" considered quitting
Birx discusses her tenure on the task force and the COVID pandemic with "Face the Nation"'s Margaret Brennan
White House urges "decisive action" on economy
At a White House briefing Friday, National Economic Council director Brian Deese said "decisive action" is needed to avoid "falling into a very serious economic hole" amid the coronavirus pandemic. Watch a portion of his remarks.
Biden speaks about economic recovery
President Biden announced a series of measures to ease the economic burden of the coronavirus pandemic, including more federal food assistance and streamlining the delivery of stimulus checks. Watch his remarks.
How masks could save the U.S. $1 trillion
A new study from researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles say a national mask mandate could potentially save the U.S. economy $1 trillion. CBS News MoneyWatch reporter Aimee Picchi joined CBSN to break down how that could be the case and discuss economic fallout from the coronavirus.
Concerns over South African COVID variant
The race to get people vaccinated is more critical than ever as new research shows the South African variant of COVID-19 has some resistance to antibodies. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta reports from South Africa, and then John Moore, a professor of microbiology and immunology at Weill Cornell Medical College, joined CBSN's Tanya Rivero to explain what this means for the fight against the pandemic.
U.K. officials say COVID variant appears more deadly than original
It "now appears there is some evidence that the new variant... may be associated with a higher degree of mortality," Prime Minister Boris Johnson said.
Preview: Dr. Anthony Fauci on how lives might have been saved
In this excerpt from an interview to be broadcast on "CBS Sunday Morning" on January 24, Dr. Anthony Fauci talks with special contributor Ted Koppel about government action that would have resulted in fewer lives lost to the coronavirus.
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