Economic "long-haulers" struggle amid COVID
Small businesses are still facing challenges and millions of workers have become economic "long-haulers" one year after the coronavirus pandemic swept across the U.S. Tony Dokoupil reports.
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Small businesses are still facing challenges and millions of workers have become economic "long-haulers" one year after the coronavirus pandemic swept across the U.S. Tony Dokoupil reports.
Scientists warn that COVID-19 may not be the world's last public health emergency and leaders need to prepare for the next potential epidemic or pandemic. Dr. Richard Hatchett, the CEO of Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI), joins CBSN's Nikki Battiste to discuss a global coalition for emerging infectious diseases in the future.
The Biden administration is turning its focus to implementing the American Rescue Plan as millions wait for much needed aid. This comes as new CBS News polling shows more people are feeling optimistic about the pandemic as vaccine efforts ramp up across the country. CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann reports from Atlanta on the latest developments while CBS News elections and surveys director Anthony Salvanto joins CBSN to explain new polling numbers.
Missed the second half of the show? The latest on justice for George Floyd, coronavirus surge in Europe and one year of the pandemic challenges.
Since the COVID pandemic began, one in three Americans has had reduced quality sleep. Correspondent Susan Spencer pulls back the covers on how pandemic stress is among the factors affecting people's already-tortured relationship with shuteye. Spencer talks with Drew Ackerman, a lifelong chronic insomniac whose storytelling podcast, "Sleep With Me," lulls listeners to slumberland; and with professors Sharon Bowman, Jennifer Martin and Tiffany Yip about the importance of sleep hygiene, and the effects of reduced sleep on chronic health impacts and productivity.
With nearly 100 million vaccine shots administered so far, and a steady decline in new coronavirus infections, at least 21 more states are easing safety restrictions. But health officials worry that Americans may be celebrating too soon. Danya Bacchus reports.
There's a lot more to President Joe Biden's COVID-19 relief bill than funding vaccination efforts and $1,400 stimulus checks. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to discuss what other benefits are available to Americans.
This week marked one year since the pandemic was declared and it's no secret that nursing homes got it the worst. A mixture of older residents and limited space created a perfect hunting ground for the deadliest pandemic in more than a century. One year later, Jeff Glor looks into if nursing homes have made any changes.
One year ago, a family in Freehold, New Jersey, lost a loved one to COVID-19. It was just the beginning of their heartache. A total of five members of the Fusco family died in the early weeks of the pandemic. Nikki Battiste reports.
Next week, President Biden will begin a nationwide tour to speak with Americans about how the recently passed $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief bill could impact their lives. Christina Ruffini has more.
Doctors say pregnant women are at a higher risk of developing complications from COVID-19. That has many wondering if the coronavirus vaccine is safe for them and their unborn child. Nikki Battiste spoke with Dr. Andrea Edlow, a Maternal-Fetal Medicine specialist at Massachusetts General Hospital, about a promising new analysis of the vaccine's effect on pregnancy.
Although the coronavirus pandemic is slowing in many parts of the world, Brazil is seeing a surge of infections and fatalities as variants take stronghold. President Jair Bolsonaro, who recently told the country to “stop whining,” is also receiving criticism for his poor handling of the pandemic. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
Since the start of the pandemic, Asian Americans across the nation have been the target of a sharp increase in harassment and hate crimes. President Biden issued a sharp condemnation of the attacks on Thursday during his first primetime address to the nation. Weijia Jiang reports.
Michigan and Colorado say they will be able to vaccinate all adult residents sooner than the Biden administration's May 1 target date. The announcement comes as the U.S. has administered more than 100 million COVID vaccine doses. But health officials are sounding the alarm as states continue to loosen restrictions. Tom Hanson has the details.
President Biden celebrated the passage of the $1.9 trillion relief plan in the Rose Garden. The legislation sends another stimulus check to Americans, as the president is setting ambitious vaccination goals. Nancy Cordes shares more.
Italy is bracing for a third wave of the coronavirus more than one year after first going into lockdown as an early hotspot of the pandemic. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero from Rome with more about how the nation has changed its approach to battling COVID-19 over the past year.
"You can tell the good of a government or a society about how they treat the most vulnerable members. And we're not doing so well right now," one mother said. Families of loved ones with developmental disabilities feel they've been let down by America's pandemic response.
One year has passed since the World Health Organization declared the COVID-19 outbreak a pandemic. The past year has put a major emphasis on the importance of mental health. Laura Murray, who holds a doctorate in clinical psychology and is a senior scientist at Johns Hopkins University's School of Public Health, joined CBSN's Tanya Rivero for a closer look at how Americans have been dealing with the pandemic.
COVID-19 was declared a pandemic a year ago this week. Last March, people frantically bought out supplies of necessities like toilet paper and hand sanitizer, causing shortages and sold-out stores. Roman Zrazhevskiy, founder and CEO of Mira Safety, joins CBSN to discuss whether the pandemic turned the U.S. into a nation of "preppers" and what people are buying now.
Many moms have been forced out of their jobs during the pandemic due to health or childcare issues. CBS News Business Analyst Jill Schlesinger explains what women should prioritize financially and what's in the new stimulus bill that could help them
At least 12 are dead after another violent day of anti-coup protests in Myanmar. Western India is preparing for another lockdown. Several countries suspend use of AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine to look into reports of blood clots. And the EU is declared an "LGBTIQ Freedom Zone." CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay joins "CBSN AM" with today's headlines.
A new Edelman Trust Barometer Special Report finds 72% of U.S. adults think available COVID vaccines are safe and effective. The survey is also measuring people's views about the impact of the pandemic. Richard Edelman, CEO of the company behind the report, joins "CBSN AM" to talk about its findings.
In President Biden's first prime-time address, he set a goal of July 4 to reopen the country while also acknowledging the solemn anniversary on the first anniversary of the pandemic. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe and CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns join CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss.
President Biden will tell Americans there is light at the end of the tunnel in his first prime-time address to the nation. Nancy Cordes reports.
It has been one year since the World Health Organization declared the coronavirus a global pandemic. As the Biden administration ramps up vaccine efforts, a new CBS News poll reveals that roughly 1 in 3 Republicans say they don't plan to get vaccinated. Washington Post national health reporter Dan Diamond joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano to discuss what this could mean for the country's efforts to achieve herd immunity.