Indian diaspora pledges to help in COVID crisis

As CBS News' Tina Kraus reports, COVID-19 is ravaging India as the country continues to break records for single-day cases. While several nations, including the U.S., impose travel bans on India, the restrictions not stopping the U.S. from sending critical supplies. India's diaspora is also offering assistance, as they watch the situation unfold from afar. Mallika Sen, an editor with The Associated Press, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano with her analysis.

• May 4, 2021
• 8:22

Next phase of COVID vaccine efforts

President Biden set a new goal of administering at least one vaccine dose to 70% of U.S. adults by the Fourth of July. Dr. Bechara Choucair, the White House COVID Response Team's vaccination coordinator, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with more on the next phase and the expanding role of primary care doctors.

• May 4, 2021
• 11:21

Biden announces new vaccine goals

President Joe Biden announced a new vaccine goal of fully vaccinating 160 million adults by July 4. Dr. Teresa Amato, chairwoman of emergency medicine at Long Island Jewish Forest Hills, joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero with more on the fight against coronavirus. 

• May 4, 2021
• 10:40

Pfizer vaccine could soon be approved for adolescents

The Food and Drug Administration could approve Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 12 to 15 as early as next week. Dr. Julie Morita, a pediatrician and the executive vice president of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, joined CBSN's Tanya Rivero with more on how this could impact herd immunity.  

• May 4, 2021
• 5:57

Author Michael Lewis on his new book

Author Michael Lewis joined "CBS This Morning" to discuss his new book "The Premonition: A Pandemic Story," an in-depth look at why America's public health institutions struggled to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, and what lessons should be learned before the next one.

• May 4, 2021
• 5:45

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.

• May 4, 2021
• 1:34

Avoiding parental burnout as pandemic lingers

Remote learning and the dangers of the pandemic have caused parents to become physically and mentally exhausted over the past year. Now, as we begin to approach the end of the school year, experts are giving tips on how parents can avoid burning out while their kids are home for the summer. Parenting and education expert Dr. Karen Aronian joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.

• May 3, 2021
• 6:49

More states move to lift COVID rules

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed an executive order overturning all local COVID-19 emergency orders in the state. Other states and cities are also easing restrictions as more people get vaccinated and outbreaks decline. CBS News' Natalie Brand reports for CBSN's "Red & Blue."

• May 3, 2021
• 1:54

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.

• May 3, 2021
• 10:15

Pandemic forces price hike on consumer goods

Americans are paying more for groceries and gas. Carter Evans takes a look at how the pandemic has led to rising prices.

• May 3, 2021
• 2:04

Oregon restores restrictions as new COVID cases surge

Nearly half of Oregon is shutting down due to a surge in coronavirus cases. The move comes as most of the nation reopens. Jonathan Vigliotti has more details.

• May 3, 2021
• 2:02

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.

• May 3, 2021
• 11:11

Oregon counties enter extreme COVID-19 risk

COVID-19 cases in Oregon have increased 20% or more in the last five weeks, causing the governor to implement restrictions on indoor dining and gyms. Jonathan Vigliotti and CBS News spoke to a man who owns several restaurants in Oregon, and says businesses like his are being unfairly punished.

• May 3, 2021
• 2:52

COVID-19 infections down in most states

More than 103 million Americans have been fully vaccinated and a daily average of about 2.6 million people received a shot over the last week. Lilia Luciano has the latest on the COVID crisis.

• May 2, 2021
• 2:22

Inside Michael Lewis' new book

In his new book, Michael Lewis profiles people who tried to sound the alarm about COVID-19 as officials failed to act. John Dickerson reports. Read more here.

• May 2, 2021
• 13:25

Las Vegas looking to bounce back post-pandemic

Las Vegas has seen a rise in visitors and unemployment numbers are starting to come down after the pandemic hit the Nevada city particularly hard. Business owners and residents are optimistic the city can recover once the pandemic is under control. Anna Werner reports.

• May 1, 2021
• 2:22

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.

• May 2, 2021
• 10:24

Back to the office (maybe)

Sixty percent of working Americans say, ideally, they'll work from home or remotely at least part of the time post-pandemic. But will employees be able to decide if, or how frequently, they can skip the commute? And how will we adjust to being co-workers in an office once again? Correspondent Susan Spencer looks at how one company anticipates the challenges of a new work environment, and with experts who say it's important for our productivity, and our mental health, to head back to the office.

• May 2, 2021
• 7:16

Mental health services struggled to meet demand during pandemic, study finds

68% of mental health services reported that they had to cancel, reschedule patient appointments or turn people away from services during the pandemic.

• May 1, 2021

Turkey goes into first full lockdown

Turkey is under its first full nationwide lockdown since the coronavirus pandemic began last March. The country had previously issued a series of partial lockdowns in an attempt to slow the spread of the deadly virus. CBS News producer Pinar Sevinclidir has more from Istanbul how the lockdown is affecting Turkish citizens across the country.

• Apr 30, 2021
• 5:31

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.

• Apr 30, 2021
• 9:17

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.

• Apr 30, 2021
• 4:25

COVID-19 cases in ICE facilities

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement says at least 317 people in their detention facilities have tested positive for COVID-19. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins CBSN with more on the impact the outbreak is having on both sides of the border.

• Apr 28, 2020
• 6:57

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.

• Apr 30, 2021
• 6:54

Doctor on COVID vaccines and states reopening

Dr. Bob Lahita, director of the Institute for Autoimmune and Rheumatic Diseases at St. Joseph Health and professor of medicine at New York Medical College, joined CBSN to discuss the latest on COVID-19, including plans for New York City to reopen 100% by July, and Moderna testing a new version of its vaccine that would not need to be stored in ultra-cold facilities.

• Apr 30, 2021
• 9:28

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