Indians wait for help as new COVID infections set another record
More than 414,000 new coronavirus cases were confirmed in a single day, as thousands languish in lines amid shortages of oxygen and vaccines.
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Inside India's coronavirus crisis
Chris Livesay continues to report from India where coronavirus infections hit another grim global record on Thursday as more than 412,000 new cases were reported. Nearly 4,000 new deaths were also reported but experts continue to suggest the true numbers are likely far higher. CBS News speaks to epidemiologist Dr. Ramanan Laxminarayan who said the country needs to ramp up vaccine production five-fold or else the virus will continue to be a threat to the world.
COVID-19 ravages India
A top science adviser is warning India's government to prepare for a third and more devastating coronavirus wave, even as the country saw a record 412,000 new cases reported in 24 hours. Washington Post global opinions writer Rana Ayyub spoke with CBSN's Tanya Rivero about the situation in India and concerns political pressure is covering up the true extent of the crisis.
India has dire oxygen shortage amid COVID crisis
Demand for oxygen in India is surging as nearly 4,000 new deaths were reported in the past 24 hours in the country. Chris Livesay has the latest from New Delhi.
India's packed hospitals forced to turn COVID patients away
People are dying in line waiting to refill their own oxygen tanks amid crippling medical supply shortages, and many Indians blame their own leaders.
India's COVID-19 crisis worsens
CBS News is in India where Chris Livesay visits one of the country's hard hit hospitals. The World Health Organization says India accounted for one in every four COVID-19 deaths in the world last week.
Inside India's record COVID-19 death toll
COVID-19 is claiming lives in India at record speed. The country is still desperate for oxygen even as other countries send aid. Chris Livesay shares more from New Delhi.
120 COVID deaths per hour in India, and it may be "grim" for months
There are persistent shortages of oxygen, hospital space, medicines and — crucially — vaccines, and the virus may not have even hit rural India yet.
How to help India during its devastating COVID-19 crisis
India is facing a dire vaccine shortage, along with extremely low oxygen and PPE supplies.
India's delegation sparks COVID concern at G7 meeting in London
Foreign minister of nation decimated by coronavirus pulls out of in-person meetings after possible exposure, and entire delegation reportedly self-isolating.
FDA expected to approve vaccine for adolescents
The FDA could soon approve its first coronavirus vaccine for kids as young as 12 years old. As CBS News' Mola Lenghi reports, children now make up nearly a fourth all new cases in the U.S. Then Dr. Payal Patel, an infectious diseases physician at the University of Michigan Medical School, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss the latest COVID headlines.
India tops 20 million COVID-19 cases
India's coronavirus catastrophe is getting worse, with the country surpassing 20 million confirmed cases. The death toll stands at 220,000 deaths, but both figures are likely much higher. Independent journalist and filmmaker Richa Sanwal joins CBSN from Mumbai to talk about the situation.
India's cricket league postponed as COVID crisis worsens
The announcement came as India surpassed a grim milestone on Tuesday, surpassing 20 million cases of COVID-19 since the pandemic began.
India surpasses 20 million COVID-19 cases
India has reached 20 million COVID-19 cases. CBS News' partners at the BBC have sent this report from Varanasi, India where people tell them the number of dead is much higher than the official death toll.
Oregon restores restrictions as COVID cases rise
New coronavirus shutdowns are going into effect in Oregon, as the state leads the nation in new infections for a second week in a row. Meanwhile, Florida and New York are lifting most restrictions. CBS News' Mola Lenghi and Jonathan Vigliotti report on the developments from coast-to-coast. Then, Dr. Leo Nissola, an immunotherapy scientist, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano with his analysis.
Inside look at India's COVID crisis
Oxygen and vaccine supplies remain scarce in India, as the death toll and number of new cases continue to rise amid the devastating second wave of COVID-19. Former CBSN producer Athyunnath Eleti joins CBSN AM to detail what it's like living in India during the worsening crisis.
Humanitarian groups step up aid to India
As India's COVID-19 case numbers continue to climb and hospitals are overwhelmed, humanitarian groups are stepping up their aid efforts. UNICEF representative to India Dr. Yasmin Haque joins CBSN AM to talk about those efforts.
"No beds": Indian hospitals struggle to secure more oxygen
There were 400,000 new cases on Saturday — and a stream of critical cases arriving at hospitals already over full.
COVID deaths and cases surge worldwide
The coronavirus continues to devastate many countries worldwide, especially in India, where hospitals are at capacity and are facing an oxygen shortage. Elizabeth Palmer reports.
U.S. sends emergency aid shipments to India
The U.S. is sending emergency aid shipments to India as the nation battles against a deadly second wave of COVID-19. CBS senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer reports on the status of the outbreak there and in Brazil, where deaths are skyrocketing. Then, CBS News correspondent Christina Ruffini joins CBSN's Lana Zak with more on new travel restrictions barring most travel into the U.S. from India, which will go into effect Tuesday.
Klain: Reports of Iran hostage deal "not true"
White House chief of staff Ron Klain says the U.S. has not reached an agreement to secure the release of four American hostages from Iran.
India, South America drive COVID surges
Senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer reports on the global impacts of COVID-19.
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India opens COVID vaccinations to all adults in effort to tame spike
Less than 2% of the population has been fully immunized against COVID-19 and around 10% has received a single dose.
U.S. restricting travel from India amid raging COVID outbreak
India is dealing with a widespread outbreak of COVID-19 that has strained its health care system to the breaking point.
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