Talks with vaccine-hesitant loved ones

Dr. Sue Varma explains how to speak to friends and family who are skeptical of the COVID-19 vaccine, and what to do when those conversations get difficult.

• Aug 11, 2021
• 4:56

Florida schools reopen amid COVID surge

Doctors are warning about new dangers posed by COVID-19's Delta variant to children as the state of Florida reopens its schools. Some parents and officials are at odds over requiring children to wear masks.

• Aug 11, 2021
• 2:34

Anti-vaxxer who got COVID now urging everyone to get their shots

Saul Torres once went as far as to call COVID-19 a lie that was drummed up by the government. Now, he's changed his tune.

• Aug 11, 2021

Child COVID cases soar as schools debate mask mandates

Debate over whether to require masks in school is heating up in Florida and Texas as coronavirus infections in children are on the rise. Manuel Bojorquez takes a look.

• Aug 10, 2021
• 2:28

Marjorie Taylor Greene suspended from Twitter

Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene has once again been suspended from Twitter for sharing misinformation about COVID-19. Her account will be locked for seven days, according to Twitter.

• Aug 10, 2021
• 0:35

Lawyer discusses military vaccine mandate

Attorney Anthony Kuhn, managing partner at Tully and Rinckey PLLC, joined CBSN to discuss U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin's plan to require COVID-19 vaccinations for active-duty troops by mid-September.

• Aug 10, 2021
• 8:31

Facebook bans ad firm behind campaign to smear COVID vaccines

An ad firm paid social media influencers to post misleading claims about Pfizer and AstraZeneca vaccines, Facebook said.

• Aug 10, 2021

Push to get teens vaccinated against COVID

Some teenagers are taking it upon themselves to get their age group vaccinated. Adriana Diaz shows how some Philadelphia teens are debunking false vaccine rumors that pop up on social media.

• Aug 10, 2021
• 6:04

U.S. to require COVID vaccines for troops

The U.S. will require active-duty service members to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus starting mid-September or once the vaccine receives final FDA approval. In a statement supporting the move, President Biden said being vaccinated will ensure the military force is ready to operate anywhere in the world. Weijia Jiang has more.

• Aug 10, 2021
• 1:24

U.S. averages more than 100,000 new daily COVID cases

As CBS News' Omar Villafranca reports, the U.S. is now averaging more than 100,000 new coronavirus cases daily. The former head of the FDA warns that numbers could become higher as the new school year kicks off. Dr. Shad Marvasti, a family medicine physician and associate professor at the University of Arizona College of Medicine Phoenix, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano with more.

• Aug 9, 2021
• 11:25

Louisiana overloaded as Delta variant spreads

The U.S. is averaging more than 100,000 new COVID cases each day, with every state reporting high or substantial community transmission. Omar Villafranca reports from hard-hit Louisiana.

• Aug 9, 2021
• 2:39

Canada reopens to fully vaccinated Americans

Starting Monday, U.S. travelers can cross into Canada if they show they are fully vaccinated and have proof of a negative coronavirus test in the previous 72 hours. Meg Oliver reports from Niagara Falls on what Canada's updated travel rules mean for people on both sides of the border.

• Aug 9, 2021
• 3:55

Dr. Agus answers new COVID questions

CBS News medical contributor Dr. Agus joins "CBS Weekend News" to discuss children returning to school, potential shut downs and booster shots for COVID vaccines.

• Aug 8, 2021
• 2:03

Children make up 20% of new COVID-19 cases in U.S.

CBS News' Mark Strassmann reports from Georgia where hundreds of kids in metro Atlanta tested positive during their first week of school.

• Aug 8, 2021
• 3:36

Miami-Dade superintendent: Mask mandate bans "deeply influenced by politics"

Alberto Carvalho, the superintendent of Miami-Dade County Public Schools, says he is working to negotiate safety protocols for reopening schools ahead of the new school year.

• Aug 8, 2021
• 7:18

Gottlieb expects COVID-19 cases to climb as schools reopen

Dr. Scott Gottlieb says new infections driven by the highly contagious Delta variant could climb as schools reopen.

• Aug 8, 2021
• 7:40

Education secretary: "All hands on deck" to reopen schools

Education Secretary Miguel Cardona says jurisdictions that are not following mitigation strategies in schools are "putting students at risk."

• Aug 8, 2021
• 6:40

Open: This is "Face the Nation," August 8

Today on "Face the Nation," as the Delta variant marches through the U.S., tempers flash over whether or not to mandate vaccines and masks.

• Aug 8, 2021
• 2:35

Half of U.S. vaccinated against COVID-19

Half of the U.S. population is now fully vaccinated against the coronavirus. President Biden says this is a pandemic of the unvaccinated and it's taking a "needless toll" on the country. Manuel Bojorquez reports on a growing debate over masks for kids. Then, Dr. Andre Campbell, a critical care physician and a professor at the University of California at San Francisco, joins CBSN's Elise Preston to discuss the day's coronavirus headlines.

• Aug 6, 2021
• 9:05

Jobless aid for gig workers to run out soon

About 4.2 million gig workers receiving Pandemic Unemployment Assistance will lose their benefits after September 6, according to analysis from the Century Foundation. Gig workers are typically considered self-employed and don't usually qualify for traditional unemployment aid. CBS MoneyWatch reporter Aimee Picchi joined CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.

• Aug 6, 2021
• 4:53

Sturgis Bike Rally carries on despite COVID

Half a million people are expected to attend a motorcycle rally in Sturgis, South Dakota, even though health officials are concerned it could be a super spreader event. CBS News correspondent Mola Lenghi spoke with one doctor who says his entire team is in place for the event, and no one is taking vacation time.

• Aug 6, 2021
• 2:59

Delta variant still fueling COVID-19 surge

The Delta variant continues to fuel a surge of COVID-19 cases. Dr. Michael Osterholm joins “CBS This Morning” to explain how the spike could affect plans for booster vaccines.

• Aug 6, 2021
• 3:33

United Airlines to require U.S. employees get vaccinated

United is joining a growing number of large corporations that are requiring their workers to get the vaccine.

• Aug 6, 2021

Economic worries as COVID cases spike

Lawmakers and economists worry a spike in new COVID-19 cases is threatening to undermine economic progress in the U.S. This comes as social safety net programs begin to wind down in the coming months, affecting millions of Americans. Megan Cassella, an economic policy reporter for Politico, joined CBSN to discuss.

• Aug 5, 2021
• 8:14

First Broadway play performs since shutdown

Broadway's first play to return since the COVID-19 shutdown opened in previews Wednesday night. "Pass Over" is about two Black men who dream of a life without racial injustice. CBS News Broadway contributor Leigh Scheps joined CBSN's Tanya Rivero with more on the night and how iconic shows are getting back up and running.

• Aug 5, 2021
• 3:38

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