Los Angeles County tightens COVID-19 restrictions
COVID-19 cases have more than doubled since the beginning of November, the county reported on Tuesday.
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FDA approves at-home rapid coronavirus test for emergency use
The test will require a prescription, likely limiting its initial use.
New COVID-19 restrictions in place as 73,000 hospitalized
With the coronavirus crisis now at a breaking point, more states are cracking down, issuing restrictions as infections skyrocket.
Chuck Grassley, second oldest senator, tests positive for COVID-19
Grassley, who is 87, said in a statement earlier on Tuesday that he had been exposed to someone with the virus.
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Coronavirus Task Force offers dire warnings entering winter
The officials on the task force warned the U.S. could see up to 2,000 deaths a day by Christmas.
Frontline film highlights "American voices" amid the pandemic
Mike Shum, one of the filmmakers behind the new Frontline film "American Voices: A Nation in Turmoil," joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss how Americans have been dealing with the pandemic since March.
States tighten COVID restrictions amid rise in cases
More than 11.3 million coronavirus cases have been confirmed across the U.S. As both cases and hospitalizations continues to rise, officials in at least 28 states are tightening COVID-19 related restrictions in an effort to curb the spread of the virus. Dr. Amesh Adalja, an infectious disease expert and senior scholar at Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.
Dolly Parton helped fund COVID-19 vaccine research
Country music legend Dolly Parton is getting praise for her $1 million donation toward coronavirus vaccine research at Vanderbilt University, which was involved in trials for the Moderna vaccine.
Dolly Parton helped fund research for Moderna COVID vaccine
"I'm just happy that anything I do can help somebody else," Parton said.
Report: Prison didn't isolate inmates who tested positive for COVID-19
The watchdog said Oakdale officials did not isolate nearly 100 asymptomatic inmates who tested positive for the virus, permitting them to continue using showers, telephones and other common areas on a staggered schedule.
Ohio governor announces statewide curfew amid COVID-19 spike
The curfew will run from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. for three weeks.
States report record COVID hospitalizations
More governors are imposing new restrictions amid the coronavirus pandemic, including some who had previously downplayed the virus, as more than 73,000 Americans are hospitalized. Carter Evans reports.
11/16/20: Red and Blue
Moderna says their COVID vaccine highly successful; FBI: massive rise in hate crimes in 2019
What to know about COVID vaccine trials
The nation's top infectious disease expert, Dr. Anthony Fauci, says as many as 20 million Americans could get a COVID-19 vaccine by the end of 2020. Dr. Uché Blackstock, an emergency physician and founder of the group Advancing Health Equity, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano to discuss the encouraging early results from vaccine trials by Moderna and Pfizer.
Experts warn Thanksgiving will lead to spike in COVID cases
Canada saw an increase of positive coronavirus tests two weeks after its holiday — and experts say this trend could be a warning for Americans.
Pfizer faces hurdles in distributing vaccine
Early excitement for a coronavirus vaccine may be dampened by the reality of transporting millions of doses to recipients across the U.S. and around the world. CBS MoneyWatch senior reporter Stephen Gandel joins CBSN AM to discuss some of the issues Pfizer will face in getting its vaccine distributed.
Mass testing pilot program underway in UK
A mass coronavirus testing pilot program is underway in the U.K. following a surge in new cases. CBS News foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata joins CBSN from Liverpool, England, which saw more than 1,300 new cases last week.
Brothers keep their bar going amid pandemic
Paul and Anthony Ramirez, two brothers and bar owners in New York City, opened the Bronx Beer Hall seven years ago in a historically landmarked marketplace where they could celebrate community. The brothers spoke with CBS News to share how they were able to avoid making the last call during the coronavirus pandemic.
Pediatrician on keeping schools open
Local officials in many communities are increasing restrictions as the number of coronavirus cases in the U.S. continues to rise. Many schools remain open, but parents are concerned about how long that could last. Dr. Dyan Hes, a pediatrician in New York City, joins CBSN to discuss the latest data on COVID-19 and children, and how to keep schools as safe as possible amid the pandemic.
Father describes COVID-19 recovery
Former Representative Nick Zerwas of Minnesota joined Governor Tim Walz's coronavirus update to describe his road to recovery and urged others to take COVID-19 seriously. This comes as Minnesota reports more than 236,000 positive coronavirus cases and nearly 3,000 deaths.
End-of-year financial and tax-saving moves
The pandemic likely impacted your 2020 taxes, but what's really deductible? What if you worked remotely in a different state during the pandemic? CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger explains.
Pennsylvania's latest steps to target COVID
Pennsylvania Health Secretary Dr. Rachel Levine announced targeted efforts to stem the surge of new COVID-19 cases Tuesday. Anyone who visits from another state will soon be required to have a negative test within 72 hours before entering, or else they will have to quarantine for 14 days. Watch Levine's announcement.
Minnesota residents deliver emotional plea to curb virus spread
The statements come as the state implemented new COVID-19 restrictions last week.
Ohio governor announces COVID curfew
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has announced a new curfew as the state faces a COVID-19 surge. The curfew will run from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. for three weeks starting Thursday, November 19. Watch his remarks.
California couple at center of surrogacy scandal arrested
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