States face backlash over COVID mandate rollbacks

President Biden and public health officials criticized the rollback of a mask mandate in Texas and other states. Some businesses say they will still enforce mask wearing. Janet Shamlian has more.

• Mar 3, 2021
• 02:35

Mother gives laptops to students without access

Millions of students are without consistent access to a computer, creating a barrier for remote learning during the pandemic. One mother is trying to change that. Vladimir Duthiers reports.

• Mar 3, 2021
• 01:31

Passport back to normalcy?

Governments and businesses are looking at ways for people to prove they've been vaccinated against COVID-19. So-called vaccine passports or immunity certificates could let people travel, stay at a hotel or even visit a bar. Israel just rolled out its "green pass." Could they be the ticket back to a more normal post-pandemic life? Roxana Saberi reports from London.

• Mar 3, 2021
• 04:04

Biden: Enough vaccines for all adults by May

The Biden administration is delivering good news in the fight against the pandemic, announcing there will be enough vaccines for all U.S. adults by the end of May. But it comes as some states are easing restrictions. Nancy Cordes reports on the contrasting moves and why health experts say it's still too early to ease up.

• Mar 3, 2021
• 03:48

Old and young become pandemic pen pals

Young students are writing letters to their elderly pen pals to help ease their loneliness during the pandemic. Chip Reid shares their story.

• Mar 2, 2021
• 01:28

Doctor says get whatever vaccine is available

Americans now have a third coronavirus vaccine option after Johnson & Johnson received emergency-use authorization from the Food and Drug Administration for its single-dose shot. The company wants to distribute 20 million doses by the end of March. Dr. Ron Elfenbein, the medical director and owner of First Call Medical Center, joined CBSN to discuss.

• Mar 1, 2021
• 08:54

N.J. churches vaccinating underserved groups

Only 4% of people vaccinated in New Jersey are Black, despite Black residents making up 15% of the state's population. CBS News national correspondent Jericka Duncan visited First Baptist Church of Lincoln Gardens to see how the faith center is helping get shots in the arms of the Garden State's most underserved groups.

• Mar 2, 2021
• 04:28

Surgeon General pick aims to boost trust in science

President Biden's pick for Surgeon General, former Surgeon General Vivek Murthy is awaiting a confirmation vote. He has his eye on improving public trust in science as a key White House adviser on COVID-19. Dr. Tara Narula spoke with Murthy before his hearing.

• Mar 2, 2021
• 07:21

Pandemic hastens birth rate drop

Financial and medical concerns are weighing on family planning during the coronavirus pandemic. But the so-called "baby bust" is just an acceleration of a longer-term trend. Tony Dokoupil reports.

• Mar 2, 2021
• 05:23

Rollout begins for Johnson & Johnson vaccine

The new FDA-authorized Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine is arriving at hospitals across the country Tuesday to help with the fight against the pandemic. CBS News spoke to a doctor in Michigan who has been driving vaccines in coolers to rural areas in need every week. He says he is beyond excited about Johnson & Johnson's one-shot vaccine, especially because it can be stored in a regular refrigerator. Errol Barnett reports.

• Mar 2, 2021
• 03:34

Johnson & Johnson rolls out one-shot vaccine

Johnson and Johnson's coronavirus vaccine is being shipped across the U.S., adding a third vaccine to the country's arsenal. Errol Barnett reports.

• Mar 1, 2021
• 04:00

As COVID vaccinations rise, testing declines

As COVID-19 vaccinations rise across the country, testing appears to be declining as variants spread. "CBS This Morning" lead national correspondent David Begnaud spoke to a hair stylist who depends on regular testing to keep her job. She says her usual testing site closed down.

• Mar 1, 2021
• 03:42

Johnson & Johnson CEO on vaccine authorization

Johnson and Johnson CEO Alex Gorsky joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss FDA emergency use authorization of his company's one-shot coronavirus vaccine, a first.

• Mar 1, 2021
• 04:19

Neil deGrasse Tyson on life beyond Earth

Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson is taking on the big questions of the universe in his new book "Cosmic Queries." Tyson talks to "CBS This Morning" about life beyond Earth, what NASA's Perseverance rover could find and how looking to the sky can help people in times of isolation.

• Mar 1, 2021
• 06:42

Johnson & Johnson ships COVID-19 vaccine

Johnson & Johnson has begun shipping its single-dose COVID-19 vaccine, the third jab to become available in the United States as the country races to get Americans inoculated. Dr. Rick Nettles, the vice president of medical affairs for Janssen Infectious Diseases and Vaccines at Johnson & Johnson, joins CBSN to answer questions about the company's vaccine.

• Mar 1, 2021
• 06:53

Johnson & Johnson begins shipping vaccine

The new single-dose vaccine began shipping out Monday morning after the FDA issued emergency use authorization for the shot. It is the third COVID-19 vaccine to become available in the United States. CBS News' Debra Alfarone joins CBSN AM to discuss.

• Mar 1, 2021
• 04:43

What to expect from Johnson & Johnson vaccine

The new Johnson & Johnson vaccine could roll out as early as this week. CBS News medical contributor Dr. David Agus has more on what to expect.

• Feb 28, 2021
• 02:05

House passes Biden's COVID-19 relief bill

This Saturday, the House of Representatives passed President Biden's new $1.9 trillion dollar coronavirus economic relief bill, although without bipartisan support. The bill now goes to the Senate for approval. Christina Ruffini has more.

• Feb 27, 2021
• 02:43

Study: Pfizer vaccine reduces transmission

A new U.K. study found the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine reduced transmission after just one dose. Dr. Bob Lahita joins CBSN to discuss the findings, as well as the possible need for booster shots against new variants, a new CBS News poll on attitudes about vaccination, and the process of reopening schools amid the pandemic.

• Feb 26, 2021
• 05:48

"A Shot of Hope": Mistrust and access

Communities of color have a long history of mistrust in the medical community that's grounded in a history of abuses like the U.S. Public Health Service syphilis study in Tuskegee, Alabama, and the case of Henrietta Lacks. But they also suffer from a lack of access. CBSN speaks to family members connected to those cases, as well as doctors and community leaders overcoming roadblocks to get the vaccine to those who need it most. Plus, Montana Governor Greg Gianforte explains his state's success in COVID-19 vaccinations. Montana has one of the best vaccination rates in the country.

• Feb 25, 2021
• 17:05

Johnson & Johnson vaccine deemed safe and effective

The FDA found Johnson & Johnson's one-dose coronavirus vaccine to be safe and effective, though slightly less effective than the Modern and Pfizer vaccines, which require two doses. Nikki Battiste reports.

• Feb 24, 2021
• 03:52

FDA: Johnson & Johnson vaccine works well

An FDA review released today confirms the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine is both safe and effective against COVID-19, likely setting the stage for a third vaccine to be authorized for use in the U.S. Dr. Neeta Ogden joins CBSN with more.

• Feb 24, 2021
• 07:31

Rep. Jim Himes on Syria airstrikes and more

The U.S. launched airstrikes Thursday night targeting Iran-backed militias in Syria along the Iraq border. Congressman Jim Himes, a Democrat from Connecticut, joins CBSN to discuss the latest developments in Syria, as well as U.S. relations with Saudi Arabia and negotiations on the COVID relief bill and minimum wage on Capitol Hill.

• Feb 26, 2021
• 12:21

More military families facing hunger amid pandemic

Since the pandemic hit, one study found that nearly 40% of active-duty service members are facing food insecurity, forcing them to rely on food banks to feed their families. Mark Strassmann has more on their struggles.

• Feb 25, 2021
• 02:24

Weekly jobless claims decline

The Labor Department reports 730,000 Americans filed new unemployment claims for the week ending February 20. That's down 111,000 from the previous week's numbers. David Bahnsen, chief investment officer at the Bahnsen Group, joins CBSN to discuss what the latest numbers mean for the state of the economy.

• Feb 25, 2021
• 05:02

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