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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U.S. to restrict travel from India
The Biden administration is putting restrictions on travelers coming to the United States from India. It comes the same day the U.S. announced 100 million adults were fully vaccinated. But as CBS News' Janet Shamlian reports, several states are canceling some of their vaccine shipments. Dr. Payal Patel, an infectious diseases physician at the University of Michigan's Medical School, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano with her analysis.
Biden to restrict travel from India as cases surge
The Biden administration will ban most travel to the U.S. from India in response to skyrocketing COVID-19 cases in the country. Janet Shamlian reports.
U.S. aid reaches COVID-wracked India as thousands gasp for air
Help is arriving, but as the government denies acute oxygen shortages that are leaving patients to die at overcrowded hospitals, it's a drop in the bucket.
India sees record COVID cases
Much-needed medical supplies are starting to arrive in India from around the world, as overwhelmed hospitals are in dire need of oxygen concentrators, COVID tests and masks. CBSN's Tanya Rivero spoke with Carmen Paun, global health reporter at Politico, about why the entire world needs to be worried about what's happening in India.
India crippled by record-breaking infections
The devastating surge in India's COVID-related deaths and infection rates has strangled India's healthcare infrastructure, sapping critical oxygen reserves and hospital beds. This as the U.S. government delivers more than $100 million worth of supplies, including oxygen support, personal protective equipment, therapeutics, and rapid diagnostic tests. Holly Williams speaks with those on the ground in desperate need of the aid.
India hits record number of COVID-19 cases
India set another global record with more than 379,000 confirmed new coronavirus cases in a single day. The country's official death toll is now over 204,000, but there are concerns it may really be much higher. London School of Economics professor Dr. Mukulika Banerjee joins CBSN AM to discuss the crisis.
Priyanka Chopra Jonas urges fans to help India's COVID-19 crisis
"India is my home and India is bleeding," Chopra Jonas said.
Vaccine efforts in U.S. and around the world
As the rate of vaccination slows in the U.S., other countries around the world are facing renewed COVID-19 crises. CBS News correspondent Meg Oliver reports on the U.S. vaccine surplus, and infectious disease physician Dr. Mati Hlatshwayo Davis joins CBSN to explain why richer countries need to help other nations for everyone's benefit.
WorldView: India's COVID catastrophe
India's second-wave nightmare continues, with the country seeing more COVID-19 cases in the last seven days than any other country by far. In Nigeria, a state governor claims Islamist terror group Boko Haram has seized territory in the country's west. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee joins CBSN AM from London with these and other headlines from around the world.
Congressman on aid for India's COVID crisis
The U.S. has pledged to send supplies to India as it faces a spike in COVID-19 infections and deaths. President Biden said he intends to send vaccines to the country once the U.S. is able. Congressman Ro Khanna, a Democrat from California, spoke with Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers on CBSN about U.S. efforts to help India, what he expects from the president's address to a joint session of Congress and his efforts on Capitol Hill to make sure wealthy people pay taxes on income that isn't reported to the IRS.
COVID plunges India into health crisis
India has now seen more COVID-19 cases in the last seven days than any other country. The official death toll topped 200,000, but frontline workers say the real number is much higher. BBC News India correspondent Yogita Limaye spent the day with a nurse who works at the Holy Family hospital in Delhi.
In India, a scramble for vaccines as COVID deaths top 200,000
India is expanding its vaccination program as the second wave of the pandemic takes grim toll on the lives of its 1.32 billion people.
India's surging COVID-19 crisis
India has reported more than 300,000 new coronavirus cases for the sixth day in a row. Now other nations are pledging their support. CBS News' Lucy Craft reports, and then Emily Schmall, a South Asia correspondent at The New York Times, joins CBSN AM from New Delhi with the latest.
Relief supplies arrive as India battles COVID surge
Desperately needed aid is arriving in India as the country battles a catastrophic rise in COVID-19 cases.
Biden urges COVID-19 vaccinations
President Biden and a group of Republican lawmakers are urging Americans to get vaccinated against COVID-19, as the CDC issues new guidance on masks. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion, Axios political reporter Sarah Mucha and Washington Examiner political and investigative reporter Sarah Westwood join CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano to discuss Mr. Biden's joint address to Congress and plans to share vaccines with India.
U.S. coronavirus vaccine demand slips
The Biden administration says it's planning to share its AstraZeneca vaccine stockpile with other nations. It comes amid mounting concerns of vaccine hesitancy in the U.S. As CBS News' Nikki Battiste reports, more than 5 million people have not shown up for their second doses. Then, Dr. Leo Nissola, a physician and immunotherapy scientist, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano with more on the fight against the COVID pandemic.
Indians rely on "COVID warriors" as new cases set another record
The U.S. and other nations are "determined to help," but with new daily infections setting a 5th consecutive record, Indians can't wait.
U.S. pledges help as record COVID surge grips India
The Biden administration is preparing to share millions of doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine with other countries, including India. Ed O'Keefe has the latest.
WorldView: Wreckage of Indonesia sub found
After days of searching, wreckage of a missing Indonesian navy submarine was found. India continues to see record coronavirus cases as nations pledge support and aid. At least 82 people are dead after a devastating fire at a Baghdad hospital. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee joins "CBSN AM" with today's international headlines.
India struggles to contain COVID-19 cases
The Biden administration has pledged to send vital resources to India, as the country's government reported more than 350,000 new cases of COVID-19 Monday. Politico global health reporter Carmen Paun joined CBSN to discuss what this means for India and whether the help be enough to curb the surge.
Dr. Jha on India COVID crisis, vaccine concerns
Dr. Ashish Jha joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the new CBS poll that shows 22% of Americans say they will not get vaccinated. Plus, the COVID-19 crisis in India, and if the Biden administration is providing enough support.
India's COVID crisis worsens amid oxygen shortage
India accounts for nearly half the new COVID cases in the world every day. Indian hospitals are scrambling for oxygen from abroad as hospitalizations continue to increase. Elizabeth Palmer reports.
Authorities in India scramble to get oxygen tanks to COVID-19 patients
"We are all just scarred and I think very, very scared," said independent journalist Smita Sharma.
India sets world record for COVID infections
More than a year into the pandemic, the deadly coronavirus is once again surging across the globe. In India, cases have exploded to more than 300,000 per day. The terrifying toll was on display this week after cities were forced to hold makeshift mass cremations. Lucy Craft reports.
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