Doctor weighs in on COVID booster shots

Major Garrett spoke with Dr. Ashish Jha of the Brown University School of Public Health about the confusion surrounding COVID-19 booster shots.

• Jul 9, 2021
• 2:04

Pfizer developing COVID vaccine booster as Delta variant spreads

Pfizer and BioNTech plan to share their booster data with the FDA in August and file for emergency use authorization shortly thereafter.

• Jul 9, 2021

Vaccinated teachers, students don't need masks

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention eased mask guidelines for fully vaccinated teachers, students and staff Friday, saying they do not need to wear masks in school buildings. Dr. William Schaffner, medical director of the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases, joined CBSN to discuss the new mask guidance and the CDC's guidance that anyone fully vaccinated does not need a COVID vaccine booster.

• Jul 9, 2021
• 6:36

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.

• Jul 9, 2021
• 6:52

CDC reaffirms mask guidance despite variants

The CDC maintains that fully vaccinated Americans can go without masks in most situations, even though the World Health Organization recommended everyone continue to wear masks to slow the spread of the Delta variant. Dr. Ron Elfenbein, medical director and owner of First Call Medical Center, joined CBSN to discuss this guidance and more on the pandemic.

• Jul 1, 2021
• 7:12

Experts meeting on COVID-19 and kids

The CDC director will join doctors working with Johnson and Johnson, Pfizer, Moderna and the FDA to talk about the impact of COVID-19 on kids. The group will also discuss the role of pediatric vaccines and some of the uncertainties surrounding them. Internal medicine specialist and immunologist Dr. Neeta Ogden joined CBSN to discuss the meeting and the impact of the highly contagious Delta variant.

• Jun 30, 2021
• 7:31

WorldView: Deadly ferry accident near Bali

We're following several international headlines, including a deadly ferry accident near Bali, Germany withdrawing all of its troops from Afghanistan, rare comments from Kim Jong Un over COVID-19 in North Korea, and new local lockdowns in Australia. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay joins "CBSN AM" with the roundup.

• Jun 30, 2021
• 3:12

COVID vaccines may offer long-term immunity

CBS News medical contributor Dr. David Agus joins "CBS This Morning" to break down a new study that found mRNA COVID-19 vaccines likely produce long-term immunity against the coronavirus and discusses what is known about vaccine effectiveness as the more contagious Delta variant continues to spread.

• Jun 29, 2021
• 2:45

Coronavirus cases rise in a dozen states

Coronavirus infections are rising in at least 12 states as the Delta variant spreads. As Janet Shamlian reports, experts warn some areas could see "very dense outbreaks." Then, Dr. Taison Bell, a critical care and infectious disease physician and the medical ICU director at the University of Virginia, joins CBSN's Mola Lenghi to discuss the latest.

• Jun 28, 2021
• 9:47

Some vaccines linked to rare heart conditions

The FDA is adding a warning to some coronavirus vaccines that have been linked to rare heart inflammation in young people. Despite that risk, experts are still recommending vaccinations for everyone 12 and older because complications from the virus could be more severe. Nikki Battiste reports.

• Jun 24, 2021
• 2:24

Heart condition tied to COVID-19 vaccines

Almost 400 teens and young adults have developed a heart condition after getting the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine. Dr. Tara Narula explains why officials still say the benefits of vaccines outweigh the risks.

• Jun 24, 2021
• 1:49

Some COVID shots may be linked to rare heart problems in teens: CDC

The warning will come after a CDC advisory panel said data suggests​ a "likely association" between the vaccines and rare cases of heart inflammation in teens and young adults.

• Jun 24, 2021

CDC: COVID shots may be linked to rare heart problems in teens

The FDA is adding a warning to Moderna and Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccines after a CDC advisory panel said data suggests a "likely association" between the vaccines and rare cases of heart inflammation in teens and young adults. Omar Villafranca reports.

• Jun 23, 2021
• 3:26

Americans urged to get vaccinated as Delta variant spreads

The Delta variant, which was first detected in India, is now spreading around the globe. U.S. health officials say the Moderna and Pfizer mRNA vaccines are effective against the dangerous strain, but unvaccinated communities are still at high risk for infection. Dr. Annalee Baker is an emergency medicine physician at NYU Langone Health. She joined CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss.

• Jun 17, 2021
• 8:16

Delta coronavirus variant spreading in the U.S.

As CBS News' Skyler Henry reports, more than 600,000 people in the U.S. have died from the coronavirus. Then, CBS News reporter Alex Tin joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" with more on the coronavirus outbreak in the U.S., including the spread of the Delta variant and the CDC planning a meeting on rare heart inflammation following some COVID-19 vaccines

• Jun 16, 2021
• 7:59

Nearly 900 New Yorkers got expired COVID-19 vaccine doses

The company responsible apologized and stressed that there's no danger to recipients.

• Jun 16, 2021

Pfizer CEO on vaccine supply

Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla spoke with Jan Crawford about the state of the world's vaccine supply, and the world's commitment to donating more than a billion vaccine doses to poorer countries.

• Jun 14, 2021
• 4:15

Doctor on COVID vaccines and heart health

The CDC is planning an emergency meeting next week on rare cases of heart inflammation, mostly occurring in younger men, following COVID-19 vaccination. Dr. William Schaffner, a professor a Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, joined CBSN's Tanya Rivero to discuss this plus concerns about a decline in routine childhood vaccinations during the pandemic.

• Jun 11, 2021
• 6:25

CDC to discuss heart inflammation cases

The CDC will hold an emergency meeting next to discuss reports of rare cases of heart inflammation in some young people who received a coronavirus vaccine. Dr. Bob Lahita joined CBSN to discuss that, plus Moderna seeking to offer its vaccine for adolescents and concerns about kids missing routine vaccinations during the pandemic.

• Jun 11, 2021
• 7:13

Biden announces new global vaccine effort

President Biden has announced that the U.S. will be donating 500 million doses of coronavirus vaccine to countries in need. The announcement comes one day ahead of the G7 summit. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes and CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe join CBSN's Tanya Rivero with the latest.

• Jun 10, 2021
• 9:19

U.S. to donate 500M Pfizer vaccine doses

The Biden administration plans to donate 500 million doses of the Pfizer COVID-19, vaccine to countries that need it most over the 12 months, with the first 200 million doses going out this year. Infectious disease expert Dr. Amesh Adalja joined CBSN to explain why helping other nations' vaccine efforts is important in global fight against the pandemic.

• Jun 10, 2021
• 8:44

U.S. officials push to get young people vaccinated

Top U.S. officials are urging young people to get vaccinated as the Delta variant begins to spread. The dangerous variant has already become the dominant strain in the U.K. As CBS News' Nikki Battiste reports, Dr. Anthony Fauci says we "cannot let that happen" in the U.S. Then, Dr. Taison Bell, a University of Virginia critical care and infectious disease physician and medical ICU director, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano with his analysis.

• Jun 8, 2021
• 8:23

Contagious variant spreads, vaccinations slow

More than 6% of U.S. coronavirus infections have been linked to a highly contagious variant first detected in India and that is also spreading across the U.K. Dr. Neeta Ogden joined CBSN with more on this and the latest on COVID-19 vaccination efforts.

• Jun 9, 2021
• 8:05

COVID shots may soon be available for kids

Moderna and Pfizer are in the process of making sure their COVID-19 vaccines are safe for younger children. Nikki Battiste reports.

• Jun 8, 2021
• 2:09

U.S. COVID vaccinations slowing ahead of July 4 deadline

According to the CDC, more than 63% of Americans have their first dose of the COVID vaccination. But, an analysis by The Washington Post found that the country is now averaging fewer than 1 million shots per day. Health experts are concerned this slowdown might hinder the Biden administration's goal of having 70% of Americans with one vaccination by July 4. Brianna Abbott, health reporter for The Wall Street Journal, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss.

• Jun 7, 2021
• 5:26

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