COVID vaccines provide glimmer of hope as surge continues
CBS News' Mark Strassmann reports from Georgia on the nationwide surge in COVID-19 cases.
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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.
Congress passes temporary stopgap to negotiate government funding
Congress has until the end of the weekend to agree on a deal to fund the government. On Friday, lawmakers on Capitol Hill passed a two-day extension for funding, preventing a government shutdown. The added time buys Congress additional time to negotiate terms on a coronavirus relief package. Washington Post political reporter and anchor of the Power Up newsletter, Jacqueline Alemany, joins CBSN with the latest.
San Francisco Fed chief: COVID aid "unequivocally beneficial"
Mary Daly, the president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, says she is "bullish on the job market once we get fully through the coronavirus."
COVID vaccine rollout in full swing
The rollout for Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccination is now in full swing. Health care workers across the country were among the first Americans to receive the shot this week. This comes as deaths and cases continue to spike, with the U.S. recording thousands of new deaths each day. "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss that and more.
Moderna vaccine brings more hope
The Moderna vaccine has become the second coronavirus vaccine authorized by the FDA, as the Pfizer vaccine continues to roll out throughout the U.S. The country is in desperate need of more relief from vaccines, as hospitalizations and deaths rise at disturbing rates. Dr. Henry Bernstein joins CBSN to discuss the vaccines and what needs to be done to improve the situation across the nation.
Face The Nation: Ricks, Mandia, Daly
Missed the second half of the show? The latest on covid-19 vaccine and antibody treatment, cyber security attacks and the economic aid for the coronavirus relief bill.
Guest leaves $5,600 tip for Ohio restaurant staff
"The words 'Thank You' seem inadequate for this gift... but Thank You Billy, for your generous spirit and for making a difference in the lives of people I care a lot about this holiday season," the restaurant's owner and chef said.
Klain faults Trump administration for mixed messages on hack
Klain said there have been different messages coming from the White House, secretary of state and President Trump's Twitter feed.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation" on December 20, 2020
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, Surgeon General Jerome Adams and Former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb sat down with Margaret Brennan
Transcript: Mary Daly on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with San Francisco Federal Reserve Bank President Mary Daly that aired Sunday, December 20, 2020, on "Face the Nation."
Gottlieb says new coronavirus strain in Europe could be more infectious
Gottlieb said the new strain is "probably not more lethal" than existing variants of the coronavirus.
Transcript: David Ricks on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with David Ricks, chairman and CEO of Eli Lilly and Company, that aired Sunday, December 20, 2020, on "Face the Nation."
Open: This is "Face the Nation," December 20
Today on "Face the Nation," Congress moves closer to getting billions of dollars of COVID economic relief to Americans right before Christmas.
Transcript: Scott Gottlieb on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb that aired December 20, 2020, on "Face the Nation."
Transcript: Jerome Adams on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Surgeon General Jerome Adams that aired Sunday, December 20, 2020, on "Face the Nation."
Surgeon general cites antibody treatment for Trump's vaccine delay
Jerome Adams said the president has a "medical reason" for not receiving the coronavirus vaccine right away.
Bobby Flay on creating a holiday meal fit for 2020
As Christmas approaches and news of vaccines brings hope on the horizon, the chef and cookbook author suggests the way back to normalcy may be via our stoves.
Jim Gaffigan's 2020 waitlist
As Americans wait for a physical and metaphorical shot in the arm, the comedian notes the many ways this year has been one long waiting game for something better.
COVID relief talks drag into weekend as shutdown looms
Talks over a relief bill dragged into the weekend after Congress passed a stopgap funding measure to avert a shutdown.
Fire in ICU unit treating COVID-19 patients kills 9
Turkey's health minister said an oxygen cylinder exploded.
Moderna vaccine given emergency use authorization
Moderna has become the second coronavirus vaccine in the U.S. to be authorized for emergency use. Dr. Bruce Y. Lee, executive director of public health computational and operations research and professor of public health and management at the City University of New York, joined CBSN with the latest on this vaccine and distribution efforts.
The Atlantic: Next half a year will be "vaccine purgatory"
Many more Americans could soon be vaccinated against the coronavirus as the FDA has given Moderna's vaccine emergency use authorization. Sarah Zhang, a staff writer for The Atlantic, joined CBSN to talk about her reporting, "The Next 6 Months Will Be Vaccine Purgatory."
Flu numbers are down as COVID-19 cases surge in the U.S.
The CDC reports a record number of flu vaccines have been distributed across the U.S. this season.
New COVID-19 restrictions target Christmas gatherings and shops in U.K.
"It is with a very heavy heart that I must tell you we cannot proceed with Christmas as planned," said British Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
CBS News poll finds Democrats still boosted by voters' economic concerns
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