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.

• Dec 31, 2020
• 1:47

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.

• Dec 31, 2020
• 2:14

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. 

• Dec 31, 2020
• 4:53

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.

• Dec 31, 2020
• 5:16

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.

• Dec 31, 2020
• 5:51

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.

• Dec 31, 2020
• 5:59

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.

• Dec 31, 2020
• 9:06

"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."

• Dec 30, 2020
• 1:59

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.

• Dec 30, 2020
• 11:25

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.

• Dec 29, 2020
• 7:47

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.

• Dec 30, 2020

$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.

• Dec 30, 2020
• 4:02

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.

• Dec 30, 2020
• 5:10

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.

• Dec 30, 2020
• 3:40

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.

• Dec 30, 2020
• 4:36

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.

• Dec 30, 2020
• 1:54

Maryland governor on COVID vaccine rollout

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan joins “CBS This Morning” to talk about the coronavirus vaccine rollout so far.

• Dec 30, 2020
• 3:41

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.

• Dec 30, 2020
• 2:36

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.

• Dec 30, 2020
• 3:00

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.

• Dec 30, 2020
• 1:55

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.

• Dec 29, 2020
• 2:34

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.

• Dec 29, 2020
• 12:29

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.

• Dec 29, 2020
• 6:32

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.

• Dec 29, 2020
• 7:54

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.

• Dec 29, 2020
• 6:26

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