Florida basketball player hospitalized after collapsing on court

Like most of his teammates, Johnson tested positive for COVID-19 during the summer.

• Dec 12, 2020

FDA approves Pfizer vaccine for emergency use

The FDA has authorized Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine for emergency use. Dr. Shereef Elnahal, president and CEO of University Hospital in Newark, New Jersey, joined CBSN with the latest on this achievement in fighting the pandemic.

• Dec 12, 2020
• 14:31

First COVID vaccine shipments expected to arrive Monday

General Gus Perna, chief operating officer of Operation Warp Speed, said Saturday the first COVID-19 vaccine shipments are expected to arrive in states on Monday morning. Watch his remarks.

• Dec 12, 2020
• 08:28

U.S. government expects first COVID-19 vaccine shipments will arrive Monday

The FDA's authorization Friday kicked off a massive effort to distribute nearly 3 million vaccine doses.

• Dec 12, 2020

FDA chief says he will "absolutely" take COVID-19 vaccine

Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Stephen Hahn sought to reassure the public on Saturday that the benefits of Pfizer's COVID-19 ​vaccine outweigh risks, after the agency authorized it for emergency use on Friday evening.

• Dec 12, 2020
• 06:18

U.S. single-day COVID death toll passes 3,300

The FDA's approval of the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine came on the deadliest day in the U.S.' battle against the pandemic. More than 3,300 people died of the virus, with the country's total death toll nearing 300,000. Janet Shamlian reports on the struggle facing hospitals and health care workers across the country.

• Dec 12, 2020
• 02:41

FDA authorizes Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use

The first doses of the vaccine will be delivered in less than 24 hours, President Trump said Friday.

• Dec 12, 2020

Medical conference linked to 300,000 COVID-19 cases

Super-spreader event in late February brought the virus to Australia, Slovakia and 29 U.S. states in following months.

• Dec 12, 2020

Feds to buy additional 100 million doses of Moderna vaccine

Government promises that the vaccine, which still needs FDA approval, will be free to patients.

• Dec 12, 2020

COVID-19 testing overwhelms microbiology labs

Over 200 million COVID-19 tests have been processed this year. Holiday travel and the surge in new infections have only intensified the demand, putting lab workers under strain. Rachael Liesman, the director of clinical microbiology at the University of Kansas Health System, joined CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss.

• Dec 11, 2020
• 04:39

FDA authorizes Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine

The Food and Drug Administration on Friday authorized Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine for emergency use. Frontline medical workers and residents of long-term care facilities will be the first to get the shots. Manuel Bojorquez has the latest.

• Dec 11, 2020
• 03:44

Doctor has message for COVID-19 doubters and non-maskers

As the number of people hospitalized with the coronavirus continues to increase, one doctor has a message for those who think it's a hoax or refuse to wear a face covering.

• Dec 11, 2020

Why some Black Americans are skeptical of a COVID-19 vaccine

As the U.S. moves closer to approving a coronavirus vaccine, public health officials are working to confront the long history of racism and mistreatment of Black Americans.

• Dec 11, 2020

SCOTUS rejects lawsuit to overturn election results

In a 7-2 ruling, the Supreme Court justices on Friday refused to hear a lawsuit that tried to overturn election results in Pennsylvania, Michigan, Georgia and Wisconsin. Ben Tracy has details.

• Dec 11, 2020
• 02:47

Record hospitalizations reported amid pandemic

As hospitals see more patients coming into their facilities amid the pandemic, cities are taking steps, including shutting down indoor dining, to try to slow the spread of the coronavirus. Janet Shamlian reports.

• Dec 11, 2020
• 02:23

FDA says it will work "rapidly" to approve Pfizer vaccine

Mark Meadows called FDA Commissioner Dr. Stephen Hahn Friday and told him to approve the Pfizer vaccine or consider resigning, according to a senior administration official.

• Dec 11, 2020

Hospitals practice COVID-19 vaccine distribution

Hospital workers across the country are practicing how to distribute the coronavirus vaccine once the shipments from Pfizer arrive. Meg Oliver takes a closer look.

• Dec 11, 2020
• 01:49

Secret Santa surprises essential workers with Christmas cash

In the coming weeks, Secret Santa will give away about $100,000 total — to total strangers.

• Dec 11, 2020

New Jersey hospital practices how to distribute COVID-19 vaccine

University Hospital in New Jersey will have the ability to vaccinate more than 3,000 people per week.

• Dec 11, 2020

This week on "Face the Nation," December 13, 2020

HHS Secretary Alex Azar and FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb appear on Sunday's "Face the Nation"

• Dec 11, 2020

Clorox wipes won't return to store shelves until mid-2021

Consumer products company ships a million packages of disinfecting wipes to retailers every day — it's not enough.

• Dec 11, 2020

COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan in motion

While the U.S. waits for the Food and Drug Administration's decision to give Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine emergency-use authorization, the wheels are already turning to roll out the vaccine almost immediately. The Pfizer plant in western Michigan said it's ready to ship 6.4 million doses within 24 hours of approval. Tanya Rivero spoke with CBS News transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave about the steps being taken.

• Dec 11, 2020
• 04:48

COVID-19 tearing through nursing homes, as deaths rise

"Your heart is being ripped out," one nursing home administrator says as the coronavirus continues to cut down seniors.

• Dec 11, 2020

FDA working "rapidly" on authorizing vaccine

The Food and Drug Administration said it is working "rapidly" to give emergency-use authorization to Pfizer and BioNTech's coronavirus vaccine. Hospitals and pharmacies across the country are urgently preparing for the arrival of the first COVID-19 vaccine in the U.S. "CBS This Morning" lead national correspondent David Begnaud reports on the latest developments on the vaccine, and Dr. Anthony Harris, medical director and chief innovation officer for WorkCare, joined CBSN's Tanya Rivero to discuss.

• Dec 11, 2020
• 08:01

COVID driving record homelessness figures in NYC, advocates say

The Campaign 4 NY/NY Housing said more than 20,000 single adults were sleeping in shelters — more than any time in history.

• Dec 11, 2020

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