This week on "Face the Nation," January 17, 2021
Incoming CDC Dir. Rochelle Walensky and FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb appear on Sunday's "Face the Nation"
COVID-19
FBI tracking potential inauguration threats
CBS News has confirmed President-elect Joe Biden has canceled his plans to ride an Amtrak train to Washington for his inauguration because of security concerns. This comes as the head of the FBI warned the agency is tracking "extensive" chatter online involving potential threats to the inauguration, but despite the security concerns the Biden transition team is focused on its coronavirus agenda with Mr. Biden unveiling a nearly $2 trillion plan to combat the pandemic. CBS News White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joined CBSN from Wilmington, Delaware, to discuss.
Coronavirus death toll tops 2 million worldwide
The United States, with about 4% of the world's population, has reported about one-fifth of all reported deaths globally.
Biden's inauguration to feature ceremony honoring COVID-19 victims
Officials are asking cities around the country to participate by illuminating buildings and ringing church bells during the ceremony.
Instacart and Trader Joe's to pay workers to get vaccines
Vaccine stipends, however, will be relatively small, generally less than $100.
Norway warns of vaccine risks for elderly
As the U.S. grapples with chaos in its vaccine distribution system, officials in Norway are warning COVID-19 vaccines may be too risky for the elderly and terminally ill. Dr. Bob Lahita, chairman of medicine at St. Joseph University Hospital in Paterson, New Jersey, joined CBSN to discuss whether the warning is cause for concern and to explain what we know so far about new coronavirus variants emerging in the U.S.
Some wealthy Americans accused of skipping vaccine line
Since the vaccine rollout began shipping in the U.S. in December, it is up to the individual states to determine who gets the vaccine.
High school students discuss pandemic
"CBS This Morning" national correspondent Jericka Duncan speaks to author Jason Reynolds who is the ambassador for young people's literature for the Library of Congress and has been connecting with students virtually throughout the pandemic. They spoke with the four high school students about how COVID-19 has transformed their lives.
Some wealthy people try to cut vaccine line
As many Americans wait desperately for their chance to get the COVID vaccine, there are accusations that some wealthy and well-connected people are trying to cut the line. In Florida, officials are investigating reports that a luxury assisted living facility offered and vaccinated its board members and wealthy donors, out of turn. Manuel Bojorquez has the details on how and why this may be happening.
Biden unveils $1.9 trillion COVID relief plan
President-elect Joe Biden on Thursday released a $1.9 trillion spending plan aimed at tackling the coronavirus pandemic and its economic toll. As Weijia Jiang reports, the package would include $1,400 stimulus checks for Americans, $400 a week in federal unemployment benefits, and an increase to the child tax credit.
Biden unveils $1.9 trillion COVID relief bill
This is the first of two bills Mr. Biden plans to address COVID-19. His transition team said he would introduce a second "recovery" bill in February.
Smartwatches can help detect COVID-19 before symptoms show
Your smartwatch may know you have the coronavirus before you do, according to a growing body of research.
Post-COVID lungs worse than the worst smokers' lungs, surgeon says
Texas trauma surgeon Dr. Brittany Bankhead-Kendall says that means even survivors could have long-term post-COVID problems.
Biden's relief bill is "right on the mark," economist says
President-elect Joe Biden unveiled his "American Rescue" plan to stimulate the U.S. economy, which has been crippled by the COVID-19 pandemic. Gene Sperling, a former director for the National Economic Council, joins CBSN to discuss Mr. Biden's coronavirus relief package.
Biden unveils COVID-19 response plan
President-elect Joe Biden addressed the nation on Thursday night to outline his coronavirus economic recovery plan — and pledged to ramp up vaccinations against COVID-19. He also urged that there should be a national minimum wage of $15 per hour. Watch his remarks.
"We have to act now": Biden outlines economic rescue package
The massive stimulus bill is intended to improve vaccine distribution and economic recovery.
Biden to unveil $1.9 trillion relief plan
President-elect Joe Biden is unveiling a coronavirus relief package proposal worth $1.9 trillion. The plan includes $1,400 direct payments for individuals on top of the $600 stimulus checks Congress passed last year, and funding for a national vaccination program. CBS News political reporter Sarah Ewall-Wice joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with the details.
Up to 90,000 more COVID deaths projected within weeks
There's added urgency in vaccinating Americans as the CDC projects nearly 100,000 will die in the U.S. from the coronavirus in the next three weeks. Carter Evans reports.
Extensive lung damage seen in COVID patients
Dr. Amesh Adalja, an infectious disease expert and senior scholar at Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, joins CBSN to discuss another grim forecast from the CDC projecting more than 90,000 COVID-related deaths in the U.S. in the next three weeks. He also explains new information on lung damage and the rise in cases among children.
Biden to unveil massive economic rescue plan
President-elect Joe Biden will detail how he plans to address the economic crisis through stimulus checks, unemployment benefits and improving the vaccine rollout. Weijia Jiang reports.
Girl Scout creates pandemic-safe sales pitch for cookies
The girl recorded a message to send to friends and family via a Ring doorbell.
These states are doing best (and worst) at vaccinating people
West Virginia is leading the pack, while big states like California and Georgia are struggling, according to CDC data.
WHO team in China probing COVID-19's origins
A team from the World Health Organization has arrived in Wuhan, China, to begin its investigation into where and how the coronavirus first started. The team of 10 scientists will work to figure out how the virus jumped from animals to humans, but getting answers may not come easily. CBS News Asia correspondent Ramy Inocencio reports from Wuhan.
Unemployment claims surge to nearly 1 million
About 965,000 people filed unemployment claims in the first week of January 2021. Lori Bettinger, co-president of Alliance Partners and president of BancAlliance, joins CBSN to discuss what it will take to improve the economy.
Vaccine distribution ramps up across U.S.
The U.S. saw its second consecutive day of more than 4,000 reported deaths from COVID-19 on Wednesday. This comes as the Trump administration releases all remaining doses of the coronavirus vaccine for the public, forcing states to ramp up distribution. Tanya Rivero spoke with Dr. Rahul Gupta, the chief medical and health officer for the March of Dimes and a former West Virginia health commissioner, about the additional doses' impact.
Iran has "increased efforts to target U.S. personnel," intel chief warns
Police fire tear gas, arrest dozens as France sees more protests
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