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.
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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.
Official gives COVID-19 vaccine update
Army General Gustave Perna, the chief operating officer of Operation Warp Speed, gave an update Saturday on COVID-19 vaccine distribution and acknowledged there was a "miscommunication" with states about how many doses of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine would initially be available to them. Watch his briefing.
Extra Pfizer vaccine doses bring hope to embattled hospital workers
The discovery means that hundreds more doctors, nurses and support staff like police officers and custodians at Cleveland MetroHealth could get vaccinated early.
Extra Pfizer vaccine doses spur optimism
The FDA granted emergency authorization to Moderna's vaccine. An initial batch of six million doses will begin shipping out this weekend, and Moderna says it hopes to make up to 100 million doses available in the U.S. by March. It comes one week after the approval of Pfizer’s vaccine, which is already being administered. Errol Barnett was the first to report that some vials of the Pfizer vaccine contained extra doses, and is now showing how that was enough to vaccinate even more health care workers and staff at one Cleveland hospital.
Storefronts struggle as online shopping booms
As online holiday shopping sales are expected to hit a record-breaking $189 billion this season, many people are wondering what will be left of the physical landscape of American cities as businesses grapple to evolve in the face of a changing economy and restrictions forced by the coronavirus pandemic. Dana Jacobson speaks to experts in the real estate field to hear about the growing challenges faced by store owners and the landlords who rent to them.
FDA approves Moderna coronavirus vaccine
A second COVID-19 vaccine has been approved for distribution in the U.S. The FDA’s approval of Moderna’s vaccine Friday night clears the way for the pharmaceutical company to immediately ship millions of doses, likely beginning with hospitals. Tom Hanson is following the developments.
Doctor on U.S.-wide vaccination effort
The FDA’s approval of Moderna’s coronavirus vaccine sets the stage for millions of doses to be shipped as early as Sunday. The promising news comes as the U.S. grapples with rising cases. Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security senior scholar Dr. Amesh Adalja joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to discuss how the two vaccines will shift the fight against the pandemic.
Eye Opener: FDA green lights Moderna vaccine
The FDA issued an emergency use authorization for Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine. Also, Congress has agreed to fund the government for another two days, giving lawmakers extra time to pass a pandemic relief bill. All that and all that mattes in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds.
FDA authorizes Moderna's coronavirus vaccine for emergency use
The authorization allows the vaccine to be distributed to people 18 or older.
Hospitals at brink as states brace for more COVID-19 deaths
There are no more open intensive care unit beds in the entire Southern California region.
Trump approves two-day stopgap funding to avert shutdown
The resolution will give lawmakers more time to debate a government spending measure and a coronavirus relief bill.
Moderna vaccine on verge of emergency authorization
The Moderna vaccine is poised to get emergency use authorization from the FDA. Once approved, more than six million initial doses will ship out across the country. Mola Lenghi has the latest.
Restaurants paralyzed heading into winter
Many restaurants were forced to close outdoor dining when a major winter storm hit the Northeast this week. This added more strain to the already struggling industry. Jeff Katz, a partner at the Crown Shy restaurant in New York City, joined Lana Zak to discuss the outlook of the restaurant industry.
New demands stalling COVID-19 relief bill
The $900 billion relief bill is hanging in the balance after GOP Senator Pat Toomey tried to insert a provision. Nancy Cordes shares the latest.
Americans struggle to feed families amid COVID-19
Americans are relying on food banks, going hungry as they struggle financially during the pandemic. Mark Strassmann has more.
Hospitals at brink as states brace for more deaths
Southern California has run out of ICU beds as the coronavirus ravages the state. Carter Evans reports.
NYC outdoor dining rules get tough on outdoor structures
Outdoor dining facilities in New York City must have at least two sides open for airflow, new guidelines state.
Young adults are also dying from COVID: "It could be you"
"Every month is actually worse than the very worst of the AIDS epidemic that we experienced for this younger population," Dr. Jeremy Samuel Faust said of the new research.
Experts warn of "catastrophic" wave of evictions if ban ends
Nothing will stop renters from being "pushed out into the streets" if moratorium lapses on December 31, expert says.
Tennessee prison system head to resign after failed Christa Pike execution
Debris found of medical plane that went missing near Nantucket with 6 on board
Cornell president says school "must do better" amid criticism of its investigation
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