Health officials urge COVID caution for holiday
As Americans prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving, health officials are urging people to take precautions to protect against the spread of COVID-19. Nikki Battiste shares more.
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COVID patients flood Minnesota hospitals
Hospitals in Minnesota are dealing with an overwhelming number of COVID-19 patients. Nearly 9,000 patients are in the ICU, and many hospitals can no longer accept new patients. CBS Minnesota's Caroline Cummings joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero to discuss.
Outrage over Europe lockdowns as COVID cases soar
Lockdowns are in place in parts of Europe where COVID-19 is surging. The State Department has issued travel advisories, urging Americans not to travel to Germany and Denmark. Charlie D'Agata reports.
8/1/2021: Ingenuity and Perseverance, Darren Walker, The Premonition
Perseverance rover, Ingenuity helicopter, and the search for ancient life on Mars; Darren Walker speaks with Lesley Stahl; Early pandemic spotters at the center of Michael Lewis' new book, "The Premonition"
9/5: The Last Pandemic, The Ritchie Boys
Pentagon programs hope to make COVID-19 the last pandemic ever; Stories from members of the Ritchie Boys, a secret U.S. WWII intelligence unit bolstered by German-born Jews.
Doctor on booster shots, rise in COVID cases
Dr. Dyan Hes, the founder of Gramercy Pediatrics in New York City, joins CBSN to discuss the latest COVID-19 headlines including rising pediatric cases.
COVID-19 cases rise as holidays approach
In many U.S. states and other parts of the world, COVID-19 cases are on the rise again. New York Times columnist Carl Zimmer joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano to discuss the latest on fighting the pandemic.
Holiday air travel expected to hit pandemic record
During the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, airports are expected to be almost as busy as they were before the pandemic. Errol Barnett has more on what to expect.
U.S. COVID-19 death toll in 2021
Coronavirus cases are rising in more than 30 states ahead of Thanksgiving. It comes as the White House reports about 3 million Americans received a third dose over the weekend following the FDA's authorization of both Moderna and Pfizer's booster for all adults. Vice Dean of Johns Hopkins University's Bloomberg School of Public Health Dr. Joshua Sharfstein joined CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.
Majority of federal workers complying with vaccine rule
More than 90% of federal workers have received at least one dose of the COVID vaccine before a Monday deadline set by President Biden. Nikki Battiste shares more.
Experts predict busy holiday travel season
COVID infections are on the rise as millions of Americans travel for what is expected to be a busy holiday period. Lilia Luciano has more.
WHO warns of surge in COVID deaths across Europe
The World Health Organization has raised alarms about a surge of deaths across Europe if more stringent measures aren't taken. The warning comes just weeks after the U.S. reopened travel to the continent. Imtiaz Tyab reports.
Therapist talks coping with holiday stress
Thanksgiving marks the start of the holiday season -- typically a season of joy -- but stress from the pandemic mixed with the holiday season could create a tough time for some. Psychotherapist Lisa Palmer joins "CBSN AM" with tips on how to deal with holiday stress.
Fauci says he'd be "astounded" if there wasn't an autopsy on what went wrong in COVID response
Dr. Anthony Fauci tells Margaret Brennan in a wide-ranging conversation that he expects a full investigation into what went wrong in the Coronavirus response.
Restaurants struggle to recover from pandemic
The restaurant industry is struggling to recover from the coronavirus pandemic, and high inflation and rising prices contribute to the pain. New York City restaurant owner Jeff Katz joins CBSN's Lana Zak for more.
Moderna asks FDA to clear booster for all adults
Moderna has formally requested the FDA authorize expansion of its COVID-19 booster shot to all adults. Federal health officials are expected to authorize expansion of Pfizer's booster this week. It comes as cases continue to rise across the U.S. Emergency medicine physician Dr. Owais Durrani joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss.
Overdose deaths hit record high during pandemic
For the first time ever, more than 100,000 Americans died of drug overdoses in one year. Manuel Bojorquez takes a look at what's fueling the surge.
Rising COVID cases strain Minnesota hospitals
Minnesota is seeing a surge in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations among the unvaccinated. WCCO's Liz Collin has more.
Jobless claims drop seventh straight week to new pandemic low
About 268,000 people filed for unemployment benefits last week, while 2.1 million Americans remain on jobless aid.
Mother goes from QAnon believer to vaccine advocate
With kids now eligible to get the vaccine, some families are struggling to decide whether or not to get their kids vaccinated. Lead national correspondent David Begnaud spoke to one Louisiana family who made the decision to be first in line after a complicated journey to getting the vaccine.
U.S. retail sales beat expectations in October
Retail sales had the biggest gain in months in October, but many retailers are struggling to fill holiday job openings amid a labor shortage. Meg Oliver takes a look.
Pfizer seeks authorization for antiviral COVID pill
Pfizer is requesting FDA authorization of its antiviral COVID-19 pill. The company's study found it is nearly 90% effective in cutting hospitalizations and deaths from the virus. Meanwhile, at least 20 states are experiencing upticks in infections. Infectious disease physician at the University of Michigan Dr. Payal Patel joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss the latest pandemic news.
Doctor on vaccinating kids before holidays
Nearly 59% of Americans are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Now the focus is on getting children inoculated, something Dr. Anthony Fauci says is vital if families want to feel good about gathering for the holidays. Dr. Dyan Hes, the founder of Gramercy Pediatrics in New York City, joins CBSN to discuss.
COVID cases on the rise ahead of Thanksgiving
The CDC reports over 1 million children ages 5 to 11 have received the first dose of Pfizer's pediatric vaccine. This comes as several states and New York City begin expanding booster eligibility to all adults. Director of vaccine research at Cincinnati Children's Hospital, Dr. Robert Frenck, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano with a look at the day's pandemic news.
A look into the rising cost of Thanksgiving dinner
Prices are rising throughout the country, making 2021's Thanksgiving dinner one of the most expensive holiday meals ever? Norah O'Donnell speaks to a farmer in Maryland about the skyrocketing costs of Thanksgiving feasts.
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