Court orders Foster Farms chicken plant to give workers PPE

Nine workers died and hundreds were sickened in a COVID-19 outbreak at the plant earlier this year.

• Dec 24, 2020

Americans waiting for $600 stimulus checks

"Americans are waiting for final approval of the bipartisan $900 billion COVID-19 relief deal, which includes $600 individual stimulus checks. But the bill remains delayed as President Trump calls on Congress to increase the checks to $2,000 each. Stephen Gandel, senior reporter for CBS MoneyWatch, joined CBSN to break down the status of the economic relief package. "

• Dec 24, 2020
• 06:21

New coronavirus mutations raise concerns

New coronavirus variants have been detected in the U.K., South Africa and Nigeria in just the last week. All are apparently more transmissible than the common coronavirus, but there is no evidence that they are more deadly. Susan Weiss, professor of microbiology at the University of Pennsylvania, joins Jeff Pegues on CBSN to break down what we know about the evolving disease.

• Dec 24, 2020
• 04:17

This week on "Face the Nation," December 27, 2020

Governors Mike DeWine, Gretchen Whitmer, and FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb appear on Sunday's "Face the Nation"

• Dec 24, 2020

Doctors share their COVID vaccine journey

Three doctors documented their experiences of getting the COVID-19 vaccine to give an in-depth look at what it's like and the symptoms they felt. Doctors Erica Harris, Gabe Bosslet and Charles Thompson recorded video diaries over a period of three to six days.

• Dec 24, 2020
• 02:24

Doctor gives firsthand account of COVID vaccine

CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook received his first COVID-19 vaccine dose. He describes his experience and advises Americans on what they can expect when it's their turn.

• Dec 24, 2020
• 03:43

U.K. investigates new COVID-19 strain

More than one million Americans have received the vaccine, but more than 325,000 people have now died from coronavirus. Mola Lenghi reports.

• Dec 24, 2020
• 03:29

NYC mayor orders U.K. travelers to quarantine or face fine

Quarantine violators will be subjected to $1,000 fines for each day they're not in compliance.

• Dec 24, 2020

Record number of Americans die from COVID in 1 week

Hospitals across the nation are reaching their breaking point as the coronavirus pandemic worsens. For the first time, the U.S. has now reported more than 19,000 deaths from the virus in a single week. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano and CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook have the latest on the pandemic. Dr. Robert Glatter, an emergency physician at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City, then joins CBSN's Lana Zak for his take on the health crisis.

• Dec 23, 2020
• 12:54

Teen jailed for violating COVID-19 restrictions gets lesser sentence

Skylar Mack, 21, was arrested after breaking quarantine to attend her boyfriend's jet ski competition.

• Dec 24, 2020

Another new COVID-19 variant seems to have developed, in Nigeria

Health officials there say unlike the new ones in Britain and South Africa, this one doesn't appear to be more contagious than earlier strains.

• Dec 24, 2020

U.S. sees deadliest week of COVID-19 pandemic yet

For the first time since the pandemic began, the U.S. has reported more than 19,000 deaths in a single week. Lilia Luciano reports.

• Dec 23, 2020
• 04:02

Congress passes $900 billion COVID-19 package

Congress passed a $900 billion COVID-19 economic relief package late Monday after negotiating for months on a new round of stimulus. President Trump is now expected to sign it into law. CBS News' Debra Alfarone joins CBSN AM with details on what's in the deal.

• Dec 22, 2020
• 03:20

Inside the $250M effort to convince Americans COVID vaccines are safe

The government ad blitz will try to appeal to people who are skeptical of coronavirus vaccines but not adamantly opposed to vaccines in general.

• Dec 23, 2020

Doctor on recognizing signs of depression

Dr. Daniel Bober, a forensic psychiatrist and former mental health policy fellow, joins CBSN to discuss how the coronavirus can take a toll on people's mental health and the stresses of the holiday season.

• Dec 23, 2020
• 06:48

New variant of COVID-19 in South Africa

A new, highly-contagious variant of the coronavirus has been discovered in South Africa as the country confronts a surge in new cases. CBS News reporter Haley Ott spoke to Tulio de Oliveira, one of the scientists who helped identify this mutation.

• Dec 23, 2020
• 04:35

California hospitals overwhelmed with COVID

Hospitals in California are struggling to deal with a surge in COVID-19 patients. Meanwhile, the U.S. government is announcing new deals for more vaccine doses and therapeutics. And researchers in South Africa and the United Kingdom are scrambling to learn more about new virus variants discovered in those countries. CBS News' Mola Lenghi reports, and Internal medicine specialist and immunologist Dr. Neeta Ogden joins CBSN to talk about the latest developments.

• Dec 23, 2020
• 12:05

What's in the $900 billion coronavirus relief bill?

Congress passed a massive coronavirus relief bill on Monday that includes direct checks and unemployment benefits.

• Dec 23, 2020

NBA starts new season without a "bubble"

The 2020-2021 NBA season got underway Tuesday night, this time without the successful "bubble" that allowed it to complete last season. Wednesday's game between the Houston Rockets and Oklahoma City Thunder was postponed after multiple Houston players tested positive. CBS Sports NBA columnist and analyst Bill Reiter joins CBSN to discuss.

• Dec 23, 2020
• 04:26

Pandemic causes crisis for global travel industry

The travel and hospitality industries have taken severe hits throughout the pandemic. Some experts say airline travel and hotel stays may not return to normal for several years. Travel + Leisure Editor-in-Chief Jacqui Gifford joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the impacts of the pandemic on travel.

• Dec 23, 2020
• 06:22

Former COVID data scientist sues over search warrant

Rebekah Jones was one of the people who helped create Florida's coronavirus dashboard. She was fired from her position in May after she says she refused to manipulate COVID-19 data. On December 7, her home was raided by officers from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) after a cyberbreach that sent messages to current health department employees. Jones joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the lawsuit she has filed against the FDLE and why she says they violated her constitutional rights.

• Dec 23, 2020
• 12:39

Rockets-Thunder season opener postponed due to COVID-19

The Rockets did not have enough eligible players to compete after positive test results and contact tracing.

• Dec 23, 2020

COVID among issues causing shipping delays

The Postal Service says it's working around the clock to ease the backlog as complaints rise about shipping delays during the holidays. Janet Shamlian reports.

• Dec 23, 2020
• 01:29

U.K. imposes stricter lockdown over new COVID strain

As Britain recorded its highest one-day total of new cases, health officials warned a new variant of the coronavirus is surging at "dangerous rates." Charlie D'Agata has the latest.

• Dec 23, 2020
• 01:39

Health advocates promote safety of COVID vaccines

Though the vaccines have been developed quickly, experts are trying to boost the confidence of those who remain skeptical. Dr. Jon LaPook, who received the vaccine, shares more in our series "Vaccinating America."

• Dec 23, 2020
• 02:34

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