What to know about COVID-19 as fall approaches

Answers to some of the frequently asked questions about the virus, breakthrough infections and booster shots.

• Aug 26, 2021

Public schools facing massive enrollment drop

Enrollment in public schools during the pandemic has seen a significant drop, according to the Education Department. Carter Evans takes a look at why students are vanishing from the system.

• Aug 25, 2021
• 02:05

J&J says its COVID booster shot strengthens immunity

Johnson & Johnson released data on its booster shot that shows a second dose eight months after the initial dose increases immunity. CBS News' Mark Strassmann has more on the company's announcement amid a surge in pediatric COVID cases. Then, Dr. Jeremy Faust, an attending physician at Brigham and Women's Hospital's department of emergency medicine, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the rest of the day's coronavirus headlines.

• Aug 25, 2021
• 09:17

Thousands of Mississippi students catch COVID

In Mississippi, low vaccination rates are leading to a surge in COVID cases, including students heading back to school. In August alone, nearly 12,000 Mississippi students tested positive for COVID, with another almost 29,000 students forced to quarantine. Mark Strassmann reports.

• Aug 25, 2021
• 02:56

U.S. health officials urge Americans to get vaccinated

Health officials are urging Americans to get vaccinated as most U.S. counties experience "high" coronavirus transmission. As CBS News' Manuel Bojorquez reports, Dr. Fauci says the nation could get control of the virus by next spring if more people roll up their sleeves. Then, Dr. Adam Brown, an emergency physician and the COVID national task force chair at Envision Healthcare, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss the rest of the day's COVID headlines.

• Aug 24, 2021
• 10:35

COVID fears cause school bus driver shortage

As schools reopen nationwide, bus drivers are in high demand due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Errol Barnett has this story.

• Aug 24, 2021
• 03:58

San Antonio teachers push for in-person classes

Teachers at a San Antonio school are campaigning door-to-door, hoping to convince parents to let their children resume in-person classes this fall. Teachers claim that in-person learning is not only better for academic performance, but critical for their school’s funding. Janet Shamlian has more.

• Aug 21, 2021
• 02:37

Delta variant drives COVID surge

Coronavirus cases continue to spike across the country as the Delta variant fuels new infections. The nation saw a 14% jump in the number of COVID-19 cases caused by the highly contagious strain. Michael George joins with the latest.

• Aug 21, 2021
• 03:08

ICU beds in short supply as COVID-19 cases continue to spike

The nation saw a 14% jump in the number of COVID-19 ​cases caused by the highly contagious strain.

• Aug 21, 2021

Delta variant ravages the southern U.S.

The more contagious Delta variant of COVID-19 is ravaging the south. As Manuel Bojorquez reports, hospitalizations are spiking in the southern states. Then, Dr. Taison Bell, a critical care and infectious disease physician and the medical ICU director at the University of Virginia, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the coronavirus news of the day.

• Aug 20, 2021
• 08:53

Lawsuit over NYC's COVID vaccine mandate

New York City now requires customers and employees of restaurants, gyms and other indoor public venues to show proof of vaccination. Mayor Bill de Blasio calls it a necessity as the Delta variant causes a rise in COVID-19 cases. But a group of small businesses is suing the city, claiming they're unfairly targeted and that there should be exemptions. Katie Honan, a reporter at The City, spoke with CBSN's Omar Villafranca about the controversy.

• Aug 20, 2021
• 07:52

COVID booster shots coming soon

CBS News correspondent Janet Shamlian has the latest on the summer surge in coronavirus cases as the Biden administration prepares to roll out booster shots next month. Then Dr. Adam Brown, an emergency physician and the COVID-19 national task force chair at Envision Healthcare, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the latest on vaccines and the risk of "breakthrough" infections.

• Aug 19, 2021
• 07:16

Delta surge strains hospitals across southern states

Many ICU units throughout the South are at or nearing capacity as the Delta variant sweeps through the region. Janet Shamlian reports.

• Aug 19, 2021
• 02:20

Alabama runs out of ICU beds as COVID cases surge

Hospitals in Alabam have run out of intensive care unit beds as coronavirus cases spike across the state.

• Aug 19, 2021

Mississippi doctor on COVID-19 surge

Mississippi is seeing thousands of new COVID-19 cases per day and hospitals are overwhelmed by the influx of severely ill patients. Dr. LouAnn Woodward from the University of Mississippi Medical Center spoke with Laura Podesta on CBSN about what the situation is like there and what schools need to do to keep children healthy.

• Aug 19, 2021
• 05:56

Garth Brooks cancels tour dates because of COVID Delta surge

"Now, watching this new wave, I realize we are still in the fight and I must do my part," Brooks said.

• Aug 19, 2021

Delta fuels need for COVID-19 boosters & tests

The Delta variant is fueling the need for COVID-19 booster shots and more regular testing. Dr. Tara Narula explains the data behind the new policy.

• Aug 19, 2021
• 03:28

Study: Vaccines don't lower viral load in Delta breakthrough cases

Oxford research indicates people who catch the Delta variant despite vaccination may pose a significant infection risk, even though they're unlikely to get seriously ill.

• Aug 19, 2021

Biden unveils plan for COVID vaccine booster shots

The Biden administration is recommending COVID booster shots for Americans who have been vaccinated in order to help fight the Delta variant. David Begnaud has more details.

• Aug 18, 2021
• 04:11

Travelers are canceling trips with COVID numbers rising again

As the Delta variant fuels another spike in COVID-19 numbers, people longing to see friends and loved ones are struggling with what to do.

• Aug 18, 2021

TSA to extend mask mandate through January 2022

"The purpose of TSA's mask directive is to minimize the spread of COVID-19 on public transportation," the agency said Tuesday.

• Aug 18, 2021

COVID-19 symptoms and the Delta variant

U.S. scientists are investigating whether fully vaccinated people are experiencing different symptoms with the Delta variant than with prior variants.

• Aug 18, 2021

Even some Trump hotels requiring masks as COVID spreads

The former president has shunned face coverings, but guests at several of his properties still need to wear them.

• Aug 17, 2021

Retail sales slid in July amid jump in COVID-19 cases

Consumers spent less on clothing, furniture and sporting goods, a sign the pandemic is again hurting the economy.

• Aug 17, 2021

Doctors fight "two pandemics": COVID surge and misinformation

At Baton Rouge General, they're treating 180 COVID patients — 78 of which are in the ICU.

• Aug 17, 2021

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