California hospitals overwhelmed by COVID patients
Hospitals in Southern California are at a breaking point, with 20% of COVID tests coming back positive. Carter Evans reports.
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Trump touts Warp Speed, despite slow vaccine rollout
President Trump touted the COVID-19 vaccination effort but did not acknowledge how far behind those efforts are. The goal was to have 20 million Americans vaccinated by now, but less than three million have received a shot. Weijia Jiang reports.
How vaccine passports could become a travel must
Tech and travel companies are teaming up to create digital "vaccine passports," which could be someday be required for travelers to prevent the spread of disease. CBSN technology reporter Dan Patterson joined CBSN with more on what this new technology could mean.
Students face pandemic learning loss
Teachers and caregivers trying to keep students prepared and learning as the coronavirus pandemic disrupts their education. Hurdles in distance learning have created a gap that could take years to remedy. Margaret Raymond, director of the Center for Research on Education Outcomes at Stanford University, joins CBSN with more details.
CDC predicts 80,000 COVID-19 deaths in January
The number of coronavirus deaths in the U.S. -- more than 342,000 to close out 2020-- is rapidly increasing. Only about 2.8 million people have received the first dose of the vaccine, far short of the government's goal of 20 million people vaccinated by the end of the year, as the highly infectious U.K. variant is being reported in at least two states. Dr. Amesh Adalja, an infectious disease expert and senior scholar at the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security, discusses with Jamie Yuccas on CBSN.
New coronavirus variant found in 2 states
A new, potentially more contagious variant of the coronavirus first reported in the U.K. has been discovered in California and Colorado. Dr. Stanley Perlman, a pediatric infectious diseases physician and professor of microbiology and immunology at the University of Iowa, joins CBSN to answer key questions about this new virus strain.
UK rolls out new vaccine amid Brexit
A new coronavirus strain is spreading across the U.K. as the country implements its latest pandemic lockdown and prepares to roll out the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine. The new measures come as the country prepares to leave the European Union. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata joins CBSN from London to break down the latest on the coronavirus and Brexit.
"CBS Evening News" headlines for December 30, 2020
Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell."
How the pandemic is hurting small business
The coronavirus pandemic has been hard on many sectors of the economy, especially those that are built around gathering together indoors for extended periods of time. Nicole Maddox lost her co-working office space franchise as a result of the pandemic. She spoke to CBSN's Chip Reid about her experience along with Jill Johnson, the CEO of the Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership.
First case of U.K. COVID variant in U.S.
Health officials in Colorado have confirmed the first known case of a more infectious strain of COVID-19 first seen in the U.K. The patient is currently in isolation and he has no travel history. POLITICO health care reporter Dan Diamond joined CBSN's Omar Villafranca to discuss that and more.
Pandemic boosts demand for backyard poultry flocks
CDC reports 2020 to be a record year for salmonella outbreaks linked to people raising their own chickens.
$600 stimulus check start going out
The Treasury Department has started sending out $600 stimulus checks to Americans, but President Trump and Democratic lawmakers say that's not enough. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell blocked a vote to increase the amount to $2,000 per person and instead is linking it to an unrelated internet bill, which is likely to be shot down. CBS News' Debora Alfarone joins "CBSN AM" from Capitol Hill with the latest.
Who will get stimulus checks, and how much?
Economists are split over whether increasing the stimulus checks from $600 to $2,000 per person is a good idea. Will the money go to those who need it most? How much will it cost the nation? CBS MoneyWatch senior reporter Stephen Gandel joins "CBSN AM" with details.
Health officials fear COVID spread from NYE
New Year's Eve will look much differently this year than in previous years. But health officials are still sounding the alarm about mass gatherings leading to the spread of COVID-19. Nikki Battiste reports.
Senator Chris Coons on stimulus checks debate
Senator Chris Coons joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the debate in the Senate over higher stimulus checks as well as the COVID-19 vaccine rollout.
U.K. approves Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine
A game changer on the vaccine front as the Oxford-Astrazeneca COVID-19 vaccine is approved by U.K. regulators. The vaccine only needs normal refrigeration and is easily transportable. Charlie D'Agata has the details.
Maryland governor on COVID vaccine rollout
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan joins “CBS This Morning” to talk about the coronavirus vaccine rollout so far.
Biden slams Trump vaccine rollout
President-elect Joe Biden slams the Trump administration's vaccine rollout as numbers of those vaccinated lag behind the planned number. And as the first round of stimulus checks are being direct deposited and mailed out, the Senate spars over additional relief checks. Paula Reid reports.
New variant of COVID-19 found in the U.S.
The United States has confirmed there is a case of the new strain of COVID-19 first seen in the United Kingdom. This comes as hospitalizations are at a record high in the nation. Meg Oliver reports.
Eye Opener: U.K. approves new COVID vaccine
Britain announced that the vaccine developed by Oxford University and AstraZeneca has been approved. Also, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell shot down a quick vote to increase direct payments to the American people. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds.
Hospitals in crisis amid surging COVID cases
Health systems across the country are overwhelmed as coronavirus cases continue to climb amid the holiday season. In California, hospitals are running out of beds and rooms to treat patients. Carter Evans shares more.
Biden on speeding up vaccine distribution
President-elect Joe Biden spoke Tuesday about his 100-day plan to turn the tide against the coronavirus pandemic. He said he would focus federal resources on speeding up vaccine distribution, which is falling behind the Trump administration's promised schedule. Watch his full remarks.
Setting realistic expectations for 2021
The coronavirus pandemic and resulting economic hardships have taken a toll on the mental health of many American this year. Now hope is on the horizon in the form of vaccines. But some psychologists are cautioning against setting unrealistic expectations for 2021. Clinical psychologist Dr. Wendy Dickinson joins "CBSN AM" with more on how to support your mental health during these difficult times.
Senate to vote on stimulus check increase
It is now up to the Republican-controlled Senate to vote on an increase in the COVID-19 economic stimulus checks from $600 to $2,000 each for eligible taxpayers. The Democratic-led House passed the bill Monday night. CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid joined "CBSN AM" with the latest.
AFT president on the year ahead for schools
Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers, discusses what schools need to operate properly and safely as the pandemic continues.
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