Family helps book vaccine appointments
The most vulnerable Americans are struggling to secure coronavirus vaccine appointments online. Nancy Chen meets one New York family focused on helping their local community stay safe and get vaccinated.
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One-third of Americans hesitant to get vaccine
A recent AP/NORC poll found that one-third of Americans say they won't get the COVID-19 vaccine or are undecided about getting it. But there is not a straight forward answer as to why they're hesitant about the vaccine. Derek Thompson, a staff writer for The Atlantic, discusses what could cause vaccine hesitancy and how health professionals try to combat it.
The mental health impacts of the pandemic
This week marks the one year anniversary of the coronavirus pandemic. For many, this date may trigger depression, anxiety and fatigue because of "pandemic guilt," or the feeling that you were not productive over the past year. Dr. Roger McIntyre, professor of pharmacology and psychiatry at the University of Toronto, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.
Congress set to pass COVID relief bill
Lawmakers are inching closer to passing the third round of pandemic relief this week. CBSN Washington reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns and Washington Post political reporter Eugene Scott join CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano to discuss what comes next.
House plans to pass $1.9 trillion relief plan
The $1.9 trillion stimulus package is poised to pass in the Democratic-controlled House on Wednesday, providing another relief check to families in need. Kris Van Cleave reports.
COVID relief expected to pass
The House is expected to pass the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan on Wednesday morning, the next wave of COVID-19 relief. Maya MacGuineas, the President of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero with more on economic recovery.
Rapper China Mac on anti-Asian hate crimes
Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, the California-based advocacy group Stop AAPI Hate has reported more than 3,000 hate incidents nationwide directed at Asian Americans. Some have blamed politicians, including former President Trump, for encouraging hate speech after he blamed China for COVID-19. China Mac, a New York-based rapper and anti-racism activist, joins CBSN to discuss the spike in violence against Asian Americans.
CDC: Small, unmasked gatherings OK for fully vaccinated
New CDC guidelines are a "first step" toward a normal life. They say people who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 can gather in small groups together indoors without masks or social distancing. And those fully vaccinated can visit unvaccinated people who are from one household and low risk for severe COVID symptoms. Dr. David Agus joins "CBS This Morning" to explain the guidelines.
Cuomo announces expanded vaccine eligibility
Embattled New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced people aged 60 and over would be eligible for COVID-19 vaccines starting Wednesday and more workers who come into regular contact with the public will become eligible next week. Cuomo made the announcement as he faces an investigation into sexual harassment allegations and federal prosecutors are looking into his administration's handling of nursing homes during the pandemic. Watch his remarks.
Strangers' cards put patients on road to recovery
Hundreds of handmade cards have helped patients feel less isolated during the pandemic. Meg Oliver shares more in CBS News' series Unifying America.
What's next for COVID-19 relief package
President Joe Biden could soon sign the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 economic relief package, which passed in the Senate over the weekend. Despite some GOP-approved amendments in the bill, no Republican senator voted for it. CBS News White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN AM with the latest on the package, an executive order on voting rights and more.
CDC releases guidelines for vaccinated people
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says people who are fully vaccinated can visit with others who are vaccinated and people at low risk of getting a serious case of COVID-19 without social distancing or wearing masks, among other recommendations Dr. Ogechika Alozie, an infectious disease specialist, joins CBSN to break down the new guidelines and discuss other pandemic updates.
Senator Tim Kaine on American Rescue Plan
The House could vote on the final version of President Biden's $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan this week now that it's passed the Senate. Senator Tim Kaine, a Democrat from Virginia, joined CBSN to discuss the economic relief bill as well as the future of the filibuster and his proposed war powers legislation.
Doctor on risk of spring break COVID surge
Dr. Ron Elfenbein joins CBSN to discuss the latest on the coronavirus and the potential risk of another surge as spring break season begins and states lift mask mandates and open businesses to full capacity.
12-year-old helps seniors get vaccines
When 12-year-old Sam Keusch saw his dad help his grandparents and neighbors book vaccine appointments, he realized it might be hard for others to find appointments online. So, the tech-savvy preteen built his own website to help New Yorkers get appointments.
Congresswoman Katie Porter on relief bill
The House is set to vote on President Biden's $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan as early as Tuesday. Over the weekend, the Senate stripped progressive priorities passed by the House, including increasing the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour. Congresswoman Katie Porter, a Democrat from California, joins CBSN to give her take on the bill as well as discuss her latest climate change proposal.
Jackson, Mississippi, mayor on water crisis
Jackson, Mississippi, is still recovering from the winter storm that hit the South last month. Many residents were without water for weeks, and the crisis was so bad the National Guard was called in to help with water distribution. Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba joined CBSN's Tanya Rivero to discuss the crisis and the governor's decision to lift a statewide mask mandate.
U.S. gained 379,000 jobs in February
Unemployment dropped from 6.3% to 6.2% percent in February after 379,000 jobs were added to the economy. CBS News reporter Sarah Ewall-Wice joined CBSN to explain America's steep road to economic recovery.
Fears of fourth COVID wave
New reported COVID infections fell Saturday, and the number of deaths from virus also continue to drop. There are signs of hope, but health experts say now is not the time for people to let their guard down. Lilia Luciano reports
COVID relief bill heads to Biden
President Biden's COVID relief bill, his top priority since entering office, is one step closer to passage. If the House passes the revised Senate bill, it could go to the president's desk early this week. Christina Ruffini reports.
With pandemic challenges, students say they fell behind
Young teenagers and kids from low-income households told 60 Minutes they struggled with virtual learning, and some saw their grades drop.
Full Interview: "Face the Nation" focus group on COVID-19, a year later
"Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan talks with five Americans on the virus' impact one year later.
Some Black entrepreneurs thriving during pandemic
The pandemic has hit Black-owned businesses especially hard, but some enterprising women are bucking the trend. Jessi Mitchell reports.
New vaccines come with messages of hope
The first shipments of the Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccine came with messages of hope. Workers handling the first batches to go out signed the boxes and wrote notes for the people receiving the doses. Adriana Diaz reports.
Gottlieb: Variant may cause infections to "tick back up"
Dr. Scott Gottlieb, the former FDA commissioner, says the variant first detected in the U.K. "will probably cause infections to tick back up," but doesn't predict a surge.
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