How a risky bet on experimental biotechnology led to a COVID-19 vaccine

Bill Whitaker reports on the scientists and advances in biotechnology behind a COVID-19 vaccine that could help end the pandemic.

• Dec 21, 2020

Lawmakers reach agreement on COVID economic relief package

Overall government funding was also extended another day to avoid a shutdown and provide time to add the virus package to the funding bill.

• Dec 21, 2020

Food partnerships help families in need

A Vermont program is helping struggling families, restaurants, farmers and food producers as the pandemic continues to grip the nation. Stephanie Bonin, from the Brattleboro hub of Vermont Everyone Eats, joins CBSN AM to talk more about the program and the concern they face if funding runs out.

• Dec 18, 2020
• 06:02

FDA authorizes Moderna vaccine

The FDA has issued emergency use authorization for Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine, the second vaccine to be approved in the U.S. The company will now ship out 6 million initial doses of the vaccine. Lana Zak reports.

• Dec 18, 2020
• 01:01

What to expect from Moderna's COVID vaccine

The FDA could authorize emergency use of Moderna's coronavirus vaccine as early as today, which would make it the second vaccine available in U.S. CBS News' David Begnaud reports on the fight against the growing pandemic, and Dr. Annette Reboli, professor of medicine and dean of the Cooper Medical School of Rowan University, join CBSN to discuss the latest on efforts to roll out the vaccines.

• Dec 18, 2020
• 10:01

Cuomo: New York COVID-19 shutdown "avoidable"

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said Friday a shutdown that would close non-essential businesses is "totally avoidable" — and that he doesn't believe the state is destined for one. "Destiny is what we make it," Cuomo said at a COVID-19 briefing. Watch his remarks.

• Dec 18, 2020
• 07:38

Health care workers wait for Pfizer vaccine

Health care workers across the country are waiting for their hospital to receive the first round of Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine as COVID-19 surges. Meanwhile, the Food and Drug Administration is gearing up to approve emergency-use authorization for Moderna's vaccine. Dr. Kelechi Olejeme joins CBSN AM one day after receiving the Pfizer vaccine. She explained the differences between the two vaccines and how she felt following her inoculation.

• Dec 18, 2020
• 07:13

FDA set to approve Moderna vaccine

The Food and Drug Administration could approve Moderna's coronavirus vaccine Friday, which means 6 million doses could be shipped around the country as soon as next week. CBS News correspondent David Begnaud and Dr. Bob Lahita, professor at New York Medical College, join CBSN to discuss the nation's worsening crisis and the new vaccine.

• Dec 18, 2020
• 11:30

Vice President Mike Pence gets COVID vaccine

White House correspondent Ben Tracy joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss Vice President Mike Pence getting vaccinated on live TV, what message it sends and the other White House officials who are expected to get the vaccine.

• Dec 18, 2020
• 06:57

Holiday shoppers adapt to pandemic

Brian Gregg, senior partner and leader for the North America Marketing and Sales Practice for McKinsey & Company, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss how the 2020 holiday shopping season is unlike any other — and how brick and mortar stores will survive as some shoppers hesitate to leave their homes.

• Dec 20, 2020
• 06:24

Restaurant industry hit hard by pandemic

The restaurant industry is one of many to be hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic. More than 110,000 restaurants have already closed permanently. As cases surge and weather gets colder, many establishments have to find alternate revenue streams to stay afloat. Annie Shi, co-owner of King Restaurant in New York City, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to share her story.

• Dec 20, 2020
• 06:19

Countries ban travel to and from U.K. due to new COVID strain

At least six European countries have said flights will cease — if they haven't already — while France and Belgium have also banned train travel.

• Dec 20, 2020

Adapting "The Nutcracker" for a pandemic audience

"The Nutcracker" is a beloved staple of the holiday season. But this year — like many other traditions — the famed ballet will look a little different than usual. Nancy Chen reports.

• Dec 20, 2020
• 02:06

Teachers in Rome think outside the box

How we educate our children has changed drastically during the pandemic — and for many, online learning is the only option. In Rome, teachers are thinking outside the box to find ways to inspire their students. Chris Livesay shows us how.

• Dec 20, 2020
• 02:36

Congress reaches agreement on COVID relief package

Democrats and Republicans have "finalized a deal" on a $900 billion COVID-19 relief package. It's unclear when they will vote on it, although the government is set to shutdown if a deal is not reached by midnight. Chip Reid has the latest.

• Dec 20, 2020
• 03:42

Hospitals overwhelmed as pandemic surges

The pandemic is on the rise across the U.S. as Christmas week approaches. Hospitals and ICUs are overwhelmed, and California is reporting that more people are dying now than at any point in the pandemic. Lilia Luciano has the latest.

• Dec 20, 2020
• 02:02

New strain of COVID identified in the U.K.

The British government has warned that a new strain of the coronavirus is "out of control." In response, several European countries are now restricting travel to the U.K. Elizabeth Palmer reports.

• Dec 20, 2020
• 02:02

Holiday season marred by grief

As the pandemic continues its assault, the season usually defined by joy is increasingly marked by grief. Michael George reports.

• Dec 20, 2020
• 02:21

2nd COVID vaccine begins U.S. distribution

The first shipment of Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine has begun rolling out of a Memphis facility for nationwide distribution. Errol Barnett reports.

• Dec 20, 2020
• 01:59

Eli Lilly CEO urges hospitals to use antibody treatment

Eli Lilly Chairman and CEO David Ricks says hospitals that have received the company's antibody treatment should put it to use.

• Dec 20, 2020
• 06:13

Doctor shares his battle with COVID-19

Dr. Frank Tamburrino shares his story of how he contracted the coronavirus and fought hard to survive. The virus sent him to the hospital where his family feared they wouldn't see him again. Dr. Tamburrino of New Jersey joins CBSN's Lana Zak to share his story.

• Dec 20, 2020
• 08:01

CDC panel makes recommendation for next Americans to get vaccine

Phase 1B includes Americans 75 and older and frontline workers — including police, firefighters, teachers and grocery workers.

• Dec 20, 2020

Surgeon general cites antibody treatment for Trump vaccine delay

Surgeon General Jerome Adams says the president has a "medical reason" for not getting the vaccine, since he was treated with antibodies in October.

• Dec 20, 2020
• 08:19

COVID vaccines provide glimmer of hope as surge continues

CBS News' Mark Strassmann reports from Georgia on the nationwide surge in COVID-19 cases.

• Dec 20, 2020
• 03:24

Gottlieb says new coronavirus strain could be more infectious

Former FDA commissioner Scott Gottlieb says the new coronavirus strain spreading in Europe is probably not more lethal than others, but that early data shows it’s easier to transmit.

• Dec 20, 2020
• 05:11

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