As U.S. vaccinates kids, Africa faces "unconscionable" shortages
"You know that there is something that can assist you, that can save more lives, but you can't access it — it's so painful," one unvaccinated African nurse told CBS News.
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Global vaccine inequality
The global inequality of vaccines is clear on the continent of Africa where less than 1% of people are fully vaccinated. CBS correspondent Debora Patta visits the small kingdom of Eswatini where some medical workers are still not vaccinated, and think American children getting doses before them is "unacceptable.”
U.S. to donate 500M vaccine doses abroad
The Biden administration announced early Thursday it would purchase and donate half a billion Pfizer vaccine doses to over 100 countries, with the first shipments beginning in August. The news came as President Biden prepares to meet with U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson. Nancy Cordes has the latest.
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.
Nearly 200 unvaccinated hospital workers suspended in Texas
Houston Methodist benches holdouts without pay a day after dozens protest COVID-19 immunization requirement.
Biden administration buys 500 million Pfizer doses for global use
They'll be distributed this year and next and will be given to 92 nations.
U.S. COVID-19 vaccinations lose steam
As CBS News' Anna Werner reports, coronavirus vaccination rates are losing steam across the U.S., however one city is nearing a major milestone in its fight. Then, Dr. Mati Hlatshwayo Davis, an infectious disease physician at John Cochran VA Medical Center and a member of the St. Louis Board of Health, joins CBSN's Lana Zak with more on how we can beat this pandemic.
Falling COVID vaccine rates put Biden's July goal at risk
There's growing concern about falling coronavirus vaccine rates across the U.S. In San Francisco, it's a different story. Anna Werner takes a look.
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.
Pediatrician on the need to vaccinate Americas adolescents
As parts of the country reopen, adolescents are the latest group eligible for the vaccine. Dr. Dyan Hes, founder of Gramercy Pediatrics in New York City, joins CBSN to discuss the latest coronavirus headlines, including reports that kids are "vulnerable host" for COVID-19.
Low COVID vaccinations in Southern states
As CBS News' Janet Shamlian reports, there are mounting concerns about the slowing pace of coronavirus vaccinations in the U.S. as President Biden's July 4 goal nears. Southern states are struggling to convince people to roll up their sleeves. Dr. Shad Marvasti, an emergency medicine physician and the director of public health, prevention and health promotion at The University of Arizona College of Medicine Phoenix, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss the day's headlines.
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.
Low vaccine rates fuel fear of COVID surge
Vaccination rates are lagging behind in several Southern states, prompting fear of another surge in coronavirus cases. Janet Shamlian reports.
United Airlines says it, too, won't hire unvaccinated workers
Carrier follows Delta Air Lines in saying it won't employ those who haven't been immunized against COVID-19.
Biden touts May jobs report as unemployment dips
Hiring is up and unemployment is dropping. President Biden said Friday that the May jobs report is a sign that the U.S. is "on the move again."
White House races to get U.S. inoculated
The Biden administration is inching closer to getting at least 70% of adult Americans partially vaccinated by July 4. This comes as more Republicans scrutinize Dr. Anthony Fauci after thousands of his personal and work emails were released. Dr. Ron Elfenbein, medical director and owner of First Call Medical Center, joined CBSN with more on the fight against COVID-19 and other topics.
Texas hospital sued over mandatory vaccines
More than 100 staff members at Houston Methodist Health are facing termination if they do not get the COVID-19 vaccine by midnight on June 7. They're suing their employer over the policy, falsely claiming the vaccines are not fully tested nor proven safe. Janet Shamlian reports.
Vaccine hesitancy higher in underserved communities
Low-income and underserved communities have higher levels of vaccine hesitancy in the U.S. This distrust in the system also stems from a lack of access in communities that were disproportionately affected by COVID-19 across the country. Mola Lenghi has more.
Senators announce U.S. donating 750,000 vaccine doses to Taiwan
The self-ruled island complained that China is hindering its efforts to secure the injections amid an outbreak.
COVID hospitalization rates in teens surge
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention urges teens to get vaccinated against COVID-19 in a new report issued Friday. The agency says the number of adolescents hospitalized with the virus rose last month and nearly one-third of them required intensive care. This comes as just more than half of all adults in the U.S. have received at least one dose of the vaccine. Michael George has the latest.
CDC report shows rise in teen COVID hospitalizations
The director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is urging parents to get their teenagers to get vaccinated against COVID-19 amid a spike in hospitalizations. Mola Lenghi has more.
U.S. COVID vaccinations lag in the South
As CBS News' Mireya Villarreal reports, the pace of U.S. coronavirus vaccinations is slowing and there are new concerns we may not reach President Biden's July 4 goal. Vaccination rates are largely lagging in the South. Then, Dr. Taison Bell, a critical care and infectious disease physician and the medical ICU director at the University of Virginia, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss the latest efforts to get more shots into arms.
Biden unveils plan to boost global vaccine sharing
The White House announced that it will donate at least 80 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine to other countries as the pace of vaccinations in the U.S. slows. Mireya Villarreal reports.
Biden offers new incentives for COVID vaccine
President Biden is hoping to raise COVID-19 vaccination rates with new incentives like free beer, child care and tickets for sporting events for people who get the shot. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joins CBSN with the latest details.
Biden makes vaccination push for July 4 goal
President Biden declared June a "national month of action" in his latest push to get 70% of U.S. adults at least one COVID-19 dose by July 4. Weijia Jiang reports on the new initiatives to boost falling vaccination rates.
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