FDA and CDC push back on need for COVID booster shots
Two federal health agencies are pushing back after Pfizer said recipients of its COVID-19 vaccine may need a booster shot. Nikki Battiste has the latest.
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Doctor on COVID variants, booster shots
Dr. Bob Lahita, director of the Institute for Autoimmune and Rheumatic Diseases at St. Joseph Health and professor of medicine at New York Medical College, joined CBSN to discuss the latest on COVID-19, including Pfizer's development of a vaccine booster shot, and the rise in cases and hospitalizations as the Delta variant spreads across the U.S.
Burnout among health care workers in pandemic
The New York Times reports that health care workers are experiencing burnout and prolonged stress from dealing with the coronavirus pandemic. The past 16 months has seen a wave of early retirements and even suicides among health care professionals. New York Times health and science reporter Andrew Jacobs joins "CBSN AM" to discuss his reporting.
School board members face recall efforts
The conservative push to limit what American children can learn about institutional racism has helped fuel a recent surge in school board recall efforts. Axios race and justice reporter Russell Contreras joins CBSN to discuss this latest battleground in the culture wars.
Fans barred from Tokyo Olympics
Fans will not be allowed to attend the Tokyo Olympics in just a few weeks, as Japan's capital city is about to enter its fourth state of emergency since the beginning of the pandemic. CBS News foreign correspondent Lucy Craft joins CBSN with the latest.
Car prices reach "record levels"
New and used car prices are reaching record levels because of computer chip shortages due to the pandemic and experts say it'll take several months before prices drop. Carter Evans takes a first-hand look at how much more potential buyers will need to fork over to drive their car off the lot.
Global computer chip shortage plagues manufacturers
A global shortage of computer chips has been a disruptive side effect of the COVID pandemic. Carter Evans has more on what's been affected.
Delta COVID-19 variant becomes dominant U.S. strain
As CBS News' Nancy Chen reports, the Delta variant has become the dominant strain of the coronavirus in the U.S. Cases are already spiking in areas with low vaccination rates. Dr. Brittani James, a family medicine physician and co-founder of the Institute for Antiracism in Medicine, joins CBSN's Lana Zak with more.
Biden speaks on COVID vaccine goal, variants
President Biden acknowledged the U.S. did not quite reach his goal of getting 70% of adults a COVID vaccine shot by the Fourth of July, but he said we're getting close. He said unvaccinated people are especially at risk from the highly contagious Delta variant. Watch his remarks.
Hospitals face blood shortage in U.S.
The U.S. is currently in the middle of a blood shortage. Hospitals across the country are being forced to postpone elective surgeries and transplants as they scramble to find donations. Claudia Cohn is the Chief Medical Officer for the American Association of Blood Banks. She joined CBSN's Caitlin Huey-Burns to discuss.
White House renews vaccination push
The White House is urging younger Americans to get vaccinated against COVID-19 as health experts warn that the rapidly spreading Delta variant is on track to become the nation's dominant strain. Associated Press White House reporter and CBSN political contributor Zeke Miller and Axios politics reporter Sarah Mucha join CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Caitlin Huey-Burns with more on the administration's response, as well as the latest on Democrats' push for a major bill to address climate change.
Biden urges COVID vaccinations amid Delta variant
President Biden says getting vaccinated against COVID-19 is "a patriotic thing to do." As CBS News' Weijia Jiang reports, he's urging people to roll up their sleeves as the Delta variant fuels a rise in cases across the U.S. Then, Dr. Jeremy Faust, an attending physician at Bringham and Women's Hospital Department of Emergency Medicine and an instructor at Harvard Medical School, joins CBSN to discuss the rest of the day's coronavirus headlines.
Delta variant spreads across U.S.
There are signs that massive holiday travel is impacting the fight against the pandemic — especially among unvaccinated Americans. Errol Barnett has the details.
Thousands of COVID crowdfunds didn't make much
Thousands of people turned to crowdfunding during the pandemic, but research shows most did not raise much money. CBS Moneywatch Reporter Irina Ivanova joined CBSN's Tanya Rivero with more on this.
Doctor talks U.S. surge in Delta COVID variant
The highly contagious Delta variant, first identified in India, has now become the dominant strain of COVID-19 in at least five states and accounts for 1 in every 5 new infections. Dr. Dyan Hes, founder of Gramercy Pediatrics, joins CBSN to discuss the latest on COVID-19.
82-year-old competes in Tough Mudder
Mildred Wilson lost her husband during the pandemic and she decided being active would help her get through the difficult year. So, she signed up for a Tough Mudder with her son and honored her late husband during the race.
Holiday travel could spread COVID-19
There are signs in the U.S. that holiday travel may affect the fight against the coronavirus, especially among unvaccinated Americans. CBS News transportation correspondent Errol Barnett joins "CBSN AM" with why the Delta variant is cause for concern this summer.
Biden to talk missing COVID vaccination goal
President Joe Biden will deliver remarks on COVID-19 vaccinations Monday, after the administration failed to reach its goal to vaccinate 70% of American adults by July 4. CBS News chief White House correspondent joined CBSN to discuss what we can expect from the president as well as the latest progress on an infrastructure bill and the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan.
COVID-19 passports ease travel within Europe
The digital COVID Certificate is being rolled out across the member nations of the EU this month to ease travel restrictions. It allows anyone who has been double vaccinated, tested negative for COVID, or proven to have recovered from COVID a digital passport allowing them passage between most EU member countries. As Chris Livesay reports from Rome, the new system is not available in the U.S., nor is it applicable to travelers from the U.S.
Fauci recommends masks in low vaccine areas
Lurking among the July 4 celebrations is a COVID-19 reality check. The Delta variant accounts for one in four cases in the U.S. as vaccinations slow. Carter Evans has more details.
Holiday travel breaks pandemic record
The July 4 weekend was the busiest holiday travel weekend since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Nikki Battiste takes a look.
Biden strikes optimistic tone on pandemic
President Joe Biden says the U.S. is "closer than ever" to beating COVID-19 as he warns Americans the pandemic is not yet over. Sean Sullivan of the Washington Post spoke with CBSN's Caitlin Huey-Burns about the message coming from the White House.
Dance company Pilobolus keeps seniors moving
Known as the "rebellious dance company," Pilobolus has been performing worldwide for the past 50 years. When the pandemic halted their live performances, the troupe found a way to keep themselves and others dancing. CBS News' Nikki Battiste reports.
COVID-19 vaccines vs. variants
The Delta variant could threaten progress made against COVID-19. Dr. Ashish Jha, Dean of Brown University School of Public Health, joins “CBS This Morning” with the latest on how effective the authorized COVID vaccines are at protecting us from the Delta variant.
White House hosts July 4th celebration
President Biden offered a message of celebration at a White House Independence day event but also issued a warning that the US fight against the coronavirus pandemic is far from over. Nancy Cordes reports on the president's July 4th message.
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