Rural Georgia sees vaccine hesitancy
At least 25 states have turned away COVID-19 vaccines because of falling demand. Georgia is one of the states dealing with vaccine hesitancy. Mark Strassmann takes a look.
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CDC projects covid cases in U.S. will drop
The Centers for Disease Control is now projecting COVID-19 cases and deaths in the U.S. will fall sharply by the end of July. Dr. William Schaffner, a professor of preventive medicine at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, joined CBSN's Tanya Rivero with more on the president's new goals for vaccinating Americans.
Vaccine access could soon expand to kids
The CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices will hold an emergency meeting next week, as Pfizer prepares to seek authorization to offer its vaccine for kids age 12 to 15. Internal medicine specialist and immunologist Dr. Neeta Ogden joins CBSN to discuss that, plus efforts to develop future vaccines that could come in the form of a patch or a pill.
New push to vaccinate rural communities
As the demand for COVID-19 vaccines begins to dwindle, President Biden is pushing to get more adults in rural communities immunized. David Begnaud reports on the new details and how local health officials are reacting.
CDC director on new U.S. vaccination goal
CDC Director Rochelle Walensky joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss President Biden's newly announced plan to give 70% of U.S. adults at least one COVID-19 vaccine shot by July 4.
Watch: Biden sets July 4 vaccination goal
President Biden set a new target of having 160 million U.S. adults fully vaccinated and 70% of adults at least partially vaccinated by July 4, ramping up efforts to reach rural areas and communities where the rate of COVID-19 vaccinations has lagged. Watch his remarks from the White House and read more here.
Experts say "herd immunity" seems unlikely
Despite a decline in new COVID-19 cases and increasing vaccinations, some experts say it's unlikely America will reach "herd immunity." Science writer Carl Zimmer, author of The New York Times "Matter" column, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano to explain why. He also discusses the next generation of coronavirus vaccines and what is currently known about a variant prevalent in India that's been detected in the U.S.
FDA expected to approve vaccine for adolescents
The FDA could soon approve its first coronavirus vaccine for kids as young as 12 years old. As CBS News' Mola Lenghi reports, children now make up nearly a fourth all new cases in the U.S. Then Dr. Payal Patel, an infectious diseases physician at the University of Michigan Medical School, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss the latest COVID headlines.
Biden sets new COVID vaccination target
President Biden laid out a new goal Tuesday of having 160 million adult Americans fully vaccinated before the Fourth of July, and 70% of adults at least partially vaccinated. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang discusses how the Biden Administration plans to meet that goal and their new vaccine distribution strategy.
Next phase of COVID vaccine efforts
President Biden set a new goal of administering at least one vaccine dose to 70% of U.S. adults by the Fourth of July. Dr. Bechara Choucair, the White House COVID Response Team's vaccination coordinator, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with more on the next phase and the expanding role of primary care doctors.
Biden urging Americans to get their COVID shot
The Biden administration is launching an all-out push to increase the U.S. vaccination rate, which has dropped more than 50% in recent weeks. Weijia Jiang has the latest.
Pfizer seeking vaccine authorization for adolescents
The FDA is expected to authorize Pfizer-BioNTech's COVID-19 vaccine for administration to adolescents by early next week. The company is also preparing to seek full FDA approval — not just emergency authorization — for adults. Mola Lenghi reports.
Biden announces new vaccine goals
President Joe Biden announced a new vaccine goal of fully vaccinating 160 million adults by July 4. Dr. Teresa Amato, chairwoman of emergency medicine at Long Island Jewish Forest Hills, joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero with more on the fight against coronavirus.
Your COVID vaccine booster might be a patch or a pill
The next generation of COVID vaccines may come in different forms and might even help prevent future pandemics.
FDA expected to OK vaccine for kids 12 and up
CBS News has learned the Food and Drug Administration is expected to authorize Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for children as young as 12 as soon as next week. Meanwhile, as states and cities continue to reopen, a variant in Oregon has led to one of the largest increases in infections in the country. CBS News correspondent Laura Podesta joins CBSN AM with the latest.
Pfizer vaccine could soon be approved for adolescents
The Food and Drug Administration could approve Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 12 to 15 as early as next week. Dr. Julie Morita, a pediatrician and the executive vice president of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, joined CBSN's Tanya Rivero with more on how this could impact herd immunity.
Pfizer authorization imminent for adolescents
A federal health official tells CBS News the FDA is expected to authorize emergency use of Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine for adolescents aged 12 to 15 years old, as soon as this week. This comes as many health experts are warning that vaccine hesitancy and new COVID variants could prevent the U.S. from reaching widespread or "herd" immunity. Dr. Ashish Jha joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the imminent Pfizer EUA for adolescents and the herd immunity debate.
FDA expected to approve vaccine for some kids
The FDA is expected to approve Pfizer's vaccine for children aged 12 to 15 year old as early as the end of this week. This comes as New York, Connecticut and New Jersey all announced they would lift most capacity limits on May 19. Mola Lenghi reports.
Avoiding parental burnout as pandemic lingers
Remote learning and the dangers of the pandemic have caused parents to become physically and mentally exhausted over the past year. Now, as we begin to approach the end of the school year, experts are giving tips on how parents can avoid burning out while their kids are home for the summer. Parenting and education expert Dr. Karen Aronian joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.
More states move to lift COVID rules
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed an executive order overturning all local COVID-19 emergency orders in the state. Other states and cities are also easing restrictions as more people get vaccinated and outbreaks decline. CBS News' Natalie Brand reports for CBSN's "Red & Blue."
Oregon restores restrictions as COVID cases rise
New coronavirus shutdowns are going into effect in Oregon, as the state leads the nation in new infections for a second week in a row. Meanwhile, Florida and New York are lifting most restrictions. CBS News' Mola Lenghi and Jonathan Vigliotti report on the developments from coast-to-coast. Then, Dr. Leo Nissola, an immunotherapy scientist, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano with his analysis.
COVID-19 infections down in most states
More than 103 million Americans have been fully vaccinated and a daily average of about 2.6 million people received a shot over the last week. Lilia Luciano has the latest on the COVID crisis.
States incentivizing COVID vaccinations
A handful of U.S. states are now offering incentives, including savings bonds and free drinks, for people to roll up their sleeves.
Klain: Reports of Iran hostage deal "not true"
White House chief of staff Ron Klain says the U.S. has not reached an agreement to secure the release of four American hostages from Iran.
COVID surges in pockets of U.S.
CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann reports from Georgia on the ongoing impacts of COVID-19 on the United States.
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