Vaccine sites close after reactions to J&J shot
Vaccine sites in North Carolina and Colorado were temporarily shut down after vaccine recipients had adverse reactions to the Johnson & Johnson shot. Adriana Diaz has the latest.
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Theaters rush to tap $16 billion in aid — and face glitches
Arts groups have been waiting to apply since the aid was earmarked in December. But the SBA's portal opened with glitches.
Ivy League acceptance rates hit record lows
Ivy League colleges have never been easy to get into, but the coronavirus pandemic has made it even tougher. Data from Harvard University, Columbia University and other elite schools revealed that a record low share of applicants were admitted. CBS Los Angeles reports.
Contagious variant now dominant in U.S.
The CDC says a more infectious variant, first identified in England, is now the most common COVID-19 strain in the U.S. On "CBS This Morning," Dr. David Agus explains why health officials are concerned about more contagious variants boosting infection rates.
COVID-19's impact on mental health
A new study finds that one in three COVID-19 survivors suffer from mental health or neurological disorders like anxiety and dementia six months after their infection. This is causing concern that there will be a new wave of neurological problems post-COVID. Ian Lee spoke to one man that experienced severe paranoia after having COVID-19. Psychiatrist Dr. Sue Varma joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss these findings.
Cruise lines battle CDC for clearance
Tension is escalating as U.S. cruise lines fight to set sail again. First on "CBS This Morning," Royal Caribbean's CEO tells Errol Barnett how his company is preparing its ships to be COVID-safe before taking to the seas.
Research center tests COVID vaccine pills
Researchers at the Chan Soon-Shiong Research Institute in El Segundo, California, are testing whether a series of capsules might work as well as existing COVID-19 vaccines. CBS Los Angeles' Pat Harvey got an exclusive look.
Biden moves up vaccine eligibility date
Everyone age 16 and over the U.S. will be eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine appointment starting April 19, President Joe Biden announced Tuesday, and some states are already doing so. But public health experts are warning about surging cases and pressure to reopen. CBS News' Naomi Ruchim reports from New York City.
Maskless fans spark COVID safety concerns
Many people in the crowd of 40,000 at the Texas Rangers home opener this week appeared to disregard the rule to wear face masks at all times except when drinking and eating. Dr. Neeta Ogden joins CBSN to discuss the safety concerns and the ongoing problems with vaccine hesitancy.
New Zealand and Australia form "travel bubble"
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced the creation of a "travel bubble" for her country and Australia, allowing residents to travel back and forth between the two countries without needing to quarantine.
Dr. Fauci on vaccines, latest virus surge
President Biden's chief medical adviser, Dr. Anthony Fauci, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the news that all American adults will be eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine by April 19. He also addresses vaccine hesitancy and fears of a potential new COVID-19 surge.
Nationwide COVID-19 vaccine push
All adults will be eligible for the vaccine in less than two weeks, according to President Biden. The president warns the U.S. should also have enough vaccine supply by the end of May. Weijia Jiang reports.
U.K. coronavirus variant reported in all 50 states
Dr. Anthony Fauci says the U.S. is "on the brink" of another coronavirus surge. As CBS News' Nikki Battiste reports, the more contagious variant first found in the U.K. is now in all 50 states as officials race to vaccinate Americans. Dr. Amesh Adalja, an infectious disease specialist and senior scholar at Johns Hopkins University's Bloomberg School of Public Health, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss how to get ahead of a possible fourth wave.
White House moves up vaccine eligibility
The White House is moving up its timeline to make all American adults eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine. CBSN Washington reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns, Politico White House correspondent and associate editor Anita Kumar and New York Magazine writer Jonathan Chait join CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano to discuss the Biden administration's vaccine policy, plus voting rights and the president's infrastructure proposal.
Vaccine eligibility opens up as cases rise
President Biden has directed states to make COVID-19 vaccines available to all adults by April 19. His administration is racing to increase vaccinations after COVID-19 cases rose for a fourth week straight. CBS News reporter Alex Tin joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with more on that plus updated safety guidelines from the CDC.
Vaccine eligibility opening up in April
President Biden is expected to make April 19 the deadline for states to expand vaccine eligibility to all adults in the U.S. Dr. Jerry Abraham, director of vaccine programs at the Kedren Health Center in Los Angeles, joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero to discuss how this new vaccine deadline could impact the nation’s efforts to prevent a possible fourth wave of infection.
Guatemalan migrants fleeing floods, pandemic
Migrants fleeing to the United States are now describing impoverished, dire conditions caused by natural disasters spurred by climate change. Manuel Bojorquez shares their stories from Guatemala.
Michigan is newest COVID-19 epicenter
"CBS This Morning" lead national correspondent David Begnaud visits a hospital in Michigan, which is nearing capacity yet again because of coronavirus cases. He spoke to one man whose mom is on a ventilator due to COVID-19 about why she decided not to get vaccinated.
Robots test wastewater to predict COVID outbreaks
A pilot program in California is monitoring wastewater to detect COVID. Officials have been using the technique to help schools reopen safely and reduce the risk of an outbreak. CBS News' Nichelle Medina reports from San Diego.
Pandemic's toll on women's mental health
Women are slowly making job gains now that schools are reopening across the nation, but there's still a long way to go to make up for about 4.6 million jobs women lost during the pandemic. Mothers have been particularly forced to grapple with both increased child care demands and disproportionate job loss. Dr. Rebecca Mannis, a developmental psychologist, learning specialist and neuroscientist, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss how that's had an impact on their mental health.
Michigan emerges as epicenter as COVID cases soar
Michigan has become the new epicenter for coronavirus cases in the U.S. and officials are trying to figure out why. David Begnaud reports.
Vaccine hesitancy in the evangelical community
White evangelicals are the least likely religious group to say they will "definitely or probably" get the COVID-19 vaccine, according to a Pew study from February. Some evangelical leaders and public health officials have begun to address the hesitancy. CBS News' Kathryn Watson joins CBSN's Tom Hanson with more.
Doctor on new CDC travel guidance
The Transportation Security Administration screened over 1.5 million air travelers on the Friday before Easter, the most since the pandemic began. Before the holiday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued new travel guidance for people who have been vaccinated against COVID-19. Dr. Ron Elfenbein, the medical director and owner of First Call Medical Center, joined CBSN to discuss.
COVID tourism drop cuts revenue for Vatican
As Pope Francis begins the second Easter celebrations during COVID, cardinals and other clergy members have to take a pay cut. Lack of tourism to the Vatican during the coronavirus pandemic has caused the Catholic Church’s revenue to drop drastically. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay joins CBSN AM from Rome to discuss.
Some schools use "pooled" testing for virus
As more students return to the classroom, some school districts are using a method called "pooled" testing to check groups for COVID-19 infection. Politico education reporter Bianca Quilantan joins CBSN AM to discuss.
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