Biden warns vaccine distribution plans are "falling far behind"
Biden says Americans need to brace for a "very tough period for our nation."
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Restaurant owner on staying afloat
The coronavirus pandemic has crippled restaurants and small businesses across the country, but the extension of the Paycheck Protection Program may help. CBS News' Chip Reid spoke with Montana restaurant owner Chuck Tanner about impact and how he's keeping his business going.
U.S. struggles with initial vaccine rollout
The CDC says more than 11 million doses of coronavirus vaccines have been shipped across the U.S. this month, but so far only about 2 million people have received the vaccine. Dr Robert Glatter, an emergency physician at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York, joined CBSN to discuss why the U.S. has had a slow start to the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine. He also talks about a new vaccine formula being tested by Novavax, and his concerns about the hazards of holiday travel amid the pandemic.
60 Minutes profiles ascendant pianist Igor Levit
When his need for an audience was dashed by pandemic restrictions, this soloist went social. See the story, Sunday on 60 Minutes.
Senate to vote on $2,000 relief checks
CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid joins CBSN to discuss the latest on efforts to increase coronavirus stimulus checks from $600 to $2,000, and how President Trump's conversation with Senator Lindsey Graham during a game of golf influenced the president's decision to sign the funding bill.
Fired Tyson manager defends COVID-19 bets as morale booster
Former night supervisor tells Associated Press he and former colleagues are "not the evil people" Tyson portrayed.
Pediatrician's advice on COVID-19 vaccines
Dr. Dyan Hes, a New York City pediatrician, joined CBSN to discuss the latest on the coronavirus pandemic, including the beginning of clinical trials on another potential vaccine from Novavax and the rollout of Pfizer's and Moderna's vaccines.
Russia's COVID deaths much higher than previously reported
New stats are much higher than the 55,827 deaths in the pandemic that have been reported by the Russian government's coronavirus task force.
Setting realistic expectations for 2021
The coronavirus pandemic and resulting economic hardships have taken a toll on the mental health of many American this year. Now hope is on the horizon in the form of vaccines. But some psychologists are cautioning against setting unrealistic expectations for 2021. Clinical psychologist Dr. Wendy Dickinson joins "CBSN AM" with more on how to support your mental health during these difficult times.
Biden adviser on COVID vaccine distribution
Dr. Atul Gawande of President-elect Biden's COVID-19 Advisory Board joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the latest COVID-19 news and how the advisory board is helping the future administration plan a national response.
Senate to vote on stimulus check increase
It is now up to the Republican-controlled Senate to vote on an increase in the COVID-19 economic stimulus checks from $600 to $2,000 each for eligible taxpayers. The Democratic-led House passed the bill Monday night. CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid joined "CBSN AM" with the latest.
House votes to increase stimulus checks
The Democratic-led House of Representatives voted to increase the COVID-19 economic stimulus checks from $600 to $2,000 each for eligible taxpayers. While President Trump supports it, it's unclear if the Republican-controlled Senate will do the same. CBS News' Debra Alfarone joined "CBSN AM" with the latest.
AFT president on the year ahead for schools
Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers, discusses what schools need to operate properly and safely as the pandemic continues.
Demand for travel nurses doubles since spring
In the past two months, hospitalizations are more than three times what they were during the first wave of the coronavirus pandemic and many hospitals are turning to travel nurses to fill staffing shortages. CBS News senior medical correspondent Dr. Tara Narula joins “CBS This Morning” with a story of a travel nurse who has sacrificed being with her young children to be on the frontlines saving lives.
House backs increase in stimulus payments
House lawmakers voted to increase coronavirus relief stimulus checks and now the Senate will bring up the bill. Paula Reid reports from Florida.
Clinics accused of unauthorized vaccinations
More than 2 million people have been vaccinated with the COVID-19 vaccine, but hospitals in California are overflowing. There also are clinics in New York City being accused of unauthorized distribution of the vaccine. Carter Evans reports.
Overwhelmed hospitals hire travel nurses to help with shortages
In New Jersey, more than 170 employees at three hospitals have contracted COVID-19 causing staffing shortages at several hospitals.
Holiday travel increases fear of coronavirus surge
More passengers jammed airports on Sunday than any day since the coronavirus pandemic began.
California braces for virus surge upon surge upon surge
Holiday travel is blamed in large part. The state is expected to extend strict stay-at-home orders in areas where ICU units are running out of beds.
Hospitals brace for post-holiday COVID surge
More than 2 million Americans have now received a coronavirus vaccine, far less than the 20 million vaccinations promised by the end of the year. The mass vaccination effort continues as thousands of Americans remain hospitalized with the virus. Hospitals are bracing for another surge after millions traveled for the Christmas holiday weekend. Infectious disease specialist Dr. Uzma Syed joins CBSN to discuss the latest.
House approves $2,000 COVID relief checks
The House of Representatives voted Monday to increase coronavirus stimulus checks from $600 to $2,000. Meanwhile, President-elect Joe Biden criticized transition officials for withholding needed information from the incoming administration. CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid reports and Associated Press White House reporter Jill Colvin and Wall Street Journal Capitol Hill reporter Siobhan Hughes join CBSN's Omar Villafranca to discuss.
House passes $2,000 stimulus checks
The House on Monday approved a bill that would increase COVID stimulus checks to $2,000. The bill is likely dead on arrival in the GOP-controlled Senate, despite President Trump's insistence on larger checks. Mr. Trump signed a bill on Sunday night that would distribute $600 stimulus checks. Wall Street Journal congressional reporter Siobhan Hughes joins CBSN to discuss.
Hospitals brace for COVID surge after holiday travel
The crush of holiday travelers is prompting fears of another surge in coronavirus cases. Carter Evans has the latest.
Wisconsin nursing home residents get weekly doses of puppy love
A nursing home in Madison, Wisconsin, has been getting weekly visits from a five-month-old puppy named Sayde.
COVID surge expected after holiday travel
The new, more contagious strain of COVID-19 first discovered in the U.K. has reached over a dozen countries, and experts say it is likely already in the U.S. Meanwhile, Christmas and New Year's travel is expected to make an already bad situation worse, and vaccine distribution in the nation is behind schedule. Dr. Leo Nissola joins CBSN to talk more about the pandemic.
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