Poor countries could be left behind in COVID vaccine distribution
Research suggests wealthy countries have secured more than half of the doses from leading vaccines while only representing 14% of the world's population.
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Your coronavirus vaccine questions answered
CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook joins "CBS This Morning" to answer viewer questions about coronavirus vaccines and the projected holiday surge in cases.
Rich nations dominate vaccine market
With mass vaccination campaigns already underway, the U.S. and other rich countries have purchased the lion's share of available doses. There are growing concerns that low income nations are being left behind, which could pose new global threats from the coronavirus. Debora Patta reports.
Infectious disease doctor on COVID variant
Dr. William Schaffner, a professor of infectious diseases at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the COVID-19 vaccine rollout and the new variant that has been found in the U.S.
Eye Opener: McConnell rebuffs $2,000 checks
President Trump's continued call for higher stimulus checks has led to a shocking alignment with Democrats, but Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell rebuffed a stand-alone bill to increase them from $600 to $2,000. Also, the new U.K. strain of the coronavirus has been found in Southern California. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds.
California sets new record for COVID-19 deaths
On Wednesday, the state reported a single-day record with more than 400 new fatalities.
California detects U.K. strain of COVID-19
California Governor Gavin Newsom and Dr. Anthony Fauci spoke Wednesday about the first case of a more transmissible strain of the coronavirus detected in California. The variant, which was first identified in the U.K., has also been reported in Colorado, and Fauci said it is likely present in other states as well. Watch their remarks.
McConnell ties efforts to increase stimulus payments to other issues
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Wednesday that the Senate will not "split apart" an increase in coronavirus stimulus payments and two of President Trump's unrelated priorities. Politico White House reporter Gabby Orr joins CBSN's Omar Villafranca to discuss.
"Gilligan's Island" actress Dawn Wells dies
Dawn Wells, who played Mary Ann on "Gilligan's Island," died at age 82 from coronavirus complications.
Colorado governor on COVID-19 variant
Colorado officials are investigating a second suspected case of a fast-spreading COVID-19 variant, after America's first case was reported in the state on Tuesday. Colorado Governor Jared Polis joins CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca to discuss the variant and his state's response to the virus.
Connecticut family has happy homecoming amid pandemic
George Aiello, 77, reunited with his family just in time for Christmas after months battling the coronavirus. Jim Axelrod has more on the happy homecoming.
"CBS Evening News" headlines for December 30, 2020
Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell."
U.K. authorizes Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine
The Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine is easier to distribute than the Moderna or Pfizer vaccines because it requires only basic refrigeration. The newest vaccine could be granted emergency use in the U.S. by April. Charlie D'Agata shares the latest.
Official says vaccine rollout is short of goal
The chief scientist for Operation Warp Speed said the government will not meet its goal of vaccinating 20 million Americans by the end of the year. The CDC estimates only 2.6 million people have been vaccinated so far. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
Buffalo Bills fans can attend team's playoff game in person
"It's been a long time, and that team has a charisma and personality that is infectious," the New York governor said
U.K. COVID-19 variant detected in Southern California
The announcement comes a day after America's first confirmed case of the strain was reported in Colorado.
California detects U.K. strain of COVID-19
California Governor Gavin Newsom and Dr. Anthony Fauci spoke Wednesday about the first case of a more transmissible strain of the coronavirus detected in California. The variant, which was first identified in the U.K., has also been reported in Colorado, and Fauci said it is likely present in other states as well. Watch their remarks.
Actress Dawn Wells dies at 82
Dawn Wells, who rose to fame as Mary Ann on the 1960s TV series "Gilligan's Island." has died at the age of 82 from complications of COVID-19. CBSN Los Angeles has more.
U.K. approves Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine
British regulators have authorized emergency use of the COVID-19 vaccine from Oxford and AstraZeneca, which is cheaper and easier to store than the Pfizer vaccine. This comes a day after a more contagious U.K. variant of the virus was discovered in the U.S. for the first time. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata joins CBSN with more.
Dawn Wells, star of "Gilligan's Island," dies of COVID-19
Wells was best known for portraying the iconic girl-next-door castaway on the 1960s CBS sitcom.
How the pandemic is hurting small business
The coronavirus pandemic has been hard on many sectors of the economy, especially those that are built around gathering together indoors for extended periods of time. Nicole Maddox lost her co-working office space franchise as a result of the pandemic. She spoke to CBSN's Chip Reid about her experience along with Jill Johnson, the CEO of the Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership.
Congressman-elect dies from COVID-19
Luke Letlow, a Louisiana Republican who was just elected to Congress, has died of complications from COVID-19 at the age of 41. He announced he was fighting the virus earlier this month.
Doctor on new COVID strain & vaccine rollout
From a new variant of COVID-19 to rising cases and falling behind on vaccine promises, the pandemic is taking a worsening toll across the United States. Chip Reid spoke with Dr. Dara Kass, an ER doctor and medical contributor for Yahoo News, about the pandemic.
Vaccines still "on the road" as U.S. fails to meet year-end targets
Only about two million people — of the 20 million promised by the end of the year — have been vaccinated.
Colorado governor gives update on COVID-19 variant case
Colorado identified the first case of the variant in the United States on Tuesday.
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