Fauci says there is "no evidence" COVID vaccines cause reproductive issues
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Exemptions for COVID-19 vaccine mandates grow
Sweeping new vaccine mandates could force millions of vaccine holdouts to become inoculated against COVID-19, but many individuals with religious beliefs or disabilities could still be exempt from getting their shots. CBS news MoneyWatch reporter Megan Cerullo joined Lana Zak to discuss.
What counts as a religious exemption to a vaccination mandate?
Simply saying, "I believe in God, I can't be vaccinated" won't get you an exemption, labor attorney says.
The fight over COVID-19 booster shots heats up
In Tennessee, less than 45% of the population is fully vaccinated. The state leads the nation in the number of new COVID-19 cases per capita.
FDA neutral on COVID boosters
The FDA is not yet taking a definitive stance on whether or not booster shots are needed to help protect people from coronavirus infections. A key advisory committee is set to meet to discuss authorizing an extra dose of Pfizer's vaccine in the coming days. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca reports from Tennessee, where first vaccine doses remain low. Then, Dr. Adam Brown, an emergency physician and the COVID-19 national task force chair at Envision Healthcare, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the latest on the pandemic.
Pfizer, Moderna call for COVID booster shots
Pfizer and Moderna are pushing for COVID-19 vaccine booster shots, but the Food and Drug Administration has yet to support a third dose. Many Americans still need to be convinced to get their first shot. Omar Villafranca has more.
California Governor Newsom survives recall
California Governor Gavin Newsom is predicted to defeat the recall effort, telling voters shortly after polls closed they not only voted "no" to removing him, but "yes to science" and vaccines. His biggest GOP challenger Larry Elder conceded the election, but told his supporters to "stay tuned." CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett joins CBSN AM with the latest.
Biden meets with CEOs and business leaders on COVID-19
The Biden administration is ordering companies with 100 employees or more to require COVID-19 vaccines or testing.
Rich nations to be pushed for COVID vaccine commitments as U.N. meets
"We cannot accept that only 3% of Africa has yet been immunized, we can and will do better," says incoming president of the General Assembly.
Alabama hospitals face deadly COVID surge
Alabama hospitals are struggling to handle a surge of COVID-19 patients. Only 40% of the state's population is fully vaccinated. Dr. Sarah Nafziger, vice president of clinical operations at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero to discuss the situation.
Californians vote Tuesday in recall election
Voters in California head to the polls Tuesday to decide whether to recall Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom. If more than 50% vote "yes," Newsom will be ousted and one of the more than 40 candidates vying for his seat will replace him. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett joins CBSN AM to discuss.
Californians vote Tuesday in recall election
Recall proponents are trying to unseat Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom over his handling of the pandemic. CBS Los Angeles reporter Anthony Pura joins CBSN AM to discuss the Tuesday vote.
Controversy over COVID booster shot plan
Two senior U.S. vaccine regulators who are leaving the FDA have come out against the White House plan to roll out COVID-19 vaccine booster shots. A group of international scientists published research in The Lancet on Monday concluding that while a third dose is beneficial to the immunocompromised, the average person does not need it yet. Dr. Mark Kline, physician-in-chief at the Children's Hospital of New Orleans, joined CBSN to discuss the controversy.
Some experts disagree on need for boosters
CBS News Medical Contributor Dr. David Agus joins “CBS Mornings” to discuss why he disagrees with a group of international experts who wrote a new paper, saying there isn't enough data to support COVID-19 booster shots for the general public.
Judge blocks medical worker vaccine mandate in New York state
Health care workers' Constitutional rights were violated because state order barred religious exemption, court rules.
Nicki Minaj skips Met Gala over COVID-19 vaccine requirement
The 38-year-old rapper said she needs to do more research before getting the vaccine.
Putin forced to self-isolate as COVID hits his inner circle
The Russian president's spokesman says Putin, who's had 2 jabs of the Sputnik-V vaccine, has "definitely" tested negative himself.
Maryland weighs decision to join vaccine lawsuit
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan says he doesn't expect to join a GOP-led lawsuit over a federal COVID vaccine mandate for private employers. Several Republican governors have voiced their opposition to the plan and are planning to take legal action against the Biden administration. CBSN's Elaine Quijano has more.
Biden responds to vaccine mandate criticism
President Biden is hitting back after Republican governors and lawmakers criticized him over new COVID-19 vaccine mandates. During a visit to a middle school in the nation's capital Friday, the president accused some GOP governors of being "cavalier" with the health of children and their communities. This comes as the Delta variant continues to fuel cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the U.S. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang reports on the president's COVID-19 action plan, then joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss.
NYC schools reopen with mask rules
The country's largest school district returns to in-person learning today. Students and staff will be required to wear masks and teachers must receive at least their first vaccine dose by September 27. Dr. Julie Morita, executive vice president of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and a former member of the Biden administration's transition advisory board, joins "CBSN AM" to discuss keeping kids safe amid the pandemic.
Biden's business vaccine mandate and the legal challenges it may face
Some Republican governors are already threatening to sue over the upcoming rule.
Gottlieb says vaccines could be approved for kids 5-11 by end of October
Dr. Scott Gottlieb, the former FDA commissioner, said for skeptical parents, getting their children vaccinated against COVID-19 is not a "binary decision."
Dr. David Agus on new COVID mutation
New data from CDC shows COVID vaccines to dramatically prevent death and serious hospitalization as the new Mu variant raises concerns. Dr. David Agus has more.
Gottlieb says vaccines could be approved for kids 5-11 by end of October
Dr. Scott Gottlieb says vaccines could be available to kids by Halloween under the "best case scenario."
Vaccine mandate deepens political divide
Several Republican governors vow to fight President Biden's new federal vaccine mandate in court. Lilia Luciano reports.
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