Alaska becomes first state to open COVID vaccines to almost all
Anyone 16 or older who lives or works in Alaska can now get inoculated there. It comes with the summer tourist season looming.
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One-third of Americans hesitant to get vaccine
A recent AP/NORC poll found that one-third of Americans say they won't get the COVID-19 vaccine or are undecided about getting it. But there is not a straight forward answer as to why they're hesitant about the vaccine. Derek Thompson, a staff writer for The Atlantic, discusses what could cause vaccine hesitancy and how health professionals try to combat it.
White House faces surge of migrant children
On Monday the U.S. reported a record 3,200 migrant children in border patrol facilities. Vice President Kamala Harris' deputy press secretary Sabrina Singh joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano to discuss the recent surge and how the administration is responding. She also discusses the Biden administration's efforts to confront vaccine hesitancy in minority communities and Vice President Harris' reaction to a recent spike in attacks against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in her hometown of Oakland, California.
Health expert reflects on COVID response
Dr. Marc Lipsitch, a professor of epidemiology at Harvard, reflects on predictions he made a year ago about the pandemic and says there's reason to be hopeful in the months ahead. Jim Axelrod has this interview.
Cuomo announces more people eligible for vaccines amid probes
Governor Andrew Cuomo is facing a harassment investigation, and federal prosecutors are looking into his administration's handling of nursing homes.
CDC: Small, unmasked gatherings OK for fully vaccinated
New CDC guidelines are a "first step" toward a normal life. They say people who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 can gather in small groups together indoors without masks or social distancing. And those fully vaccinated can visit unvaccinated people who are from one household and low risk for severe COVID symptoms. Dr. David Agus joins "CBS This Morning" to explain the guidelines.
CDC releases guidelines for vaccinated people
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says people who are fully vaccinated can visit with others who are vaccinated and people at low risk of getting a serious case of COVID-19 without social distancing or wearing masks, among other recommendations Dr. Ogechika Alozie, an infectious disease specialist, joins CBSN to break down the new guidelines and discuss other pandemic updates.
CDC announces guidelines for vaccinated people
Dr. Rochelle Walensky, the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, announced new guidelines on safe activities and gatherings for people who've been fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Watch her remarks.
12-year-old helps seniors get vaccines
When 12-year-old Sam Keusch saw his dad help his grandparents and neighbors book vaccine appointments, he realized it might be hard for others to find appointments online. So, the tech-savvy preteen built his own website to help New Yorkers get appointments.
New vaccines come with messages of hope
The first shipments of the Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccine came with messages of hope. Workers handling the first batches to go out signed the boxes and wrote notes for the people receiving the doses. Adriana Diaz reports.
Transcript: Anthony Fauci on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Dr. Anthony Fauci, chief medical adviser to President Biden, that aired Sunday, March 7, 2021, on "Face the Nation."
90 million Americans receive COVID-19 vaccine
Nearly 90 million Americans have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. In hard-hit California, 10 million have received one or both doses. The news comes amid increased warnings that now is not the time for states to let down their guard. Danya Bacchus reports.
Signs of hope marking progress with COVID-19
Signs of hope: CBS News medical contributor Dr. David Agus on vaccinations, if it's too early to drop COVID-19 restrictions and more.
COVID restriction rollbacks worry health experts
Health officials are urging caution as states begin some of the biggest rollbacks in restrictions since the pandemic began. Nikki Battiste reports.
Austin Mayor Steve Adler on mask mandate end
Democratic Mayor Steve Adler of Austin, Texas, joined CBSN to discuss his reaction to Republican Governor Greg Abbott ending the statewide mask mandate there next week.
Biden calls for teachers to be vaccinated
President Biden has called for teachers and support staff to be prioritized for vaccines against COVID-19. Laura Meckler, a national education reporter for The Washington Post, joined CBSN's Tanya Rivero to discuss the difficulties of reopening schools during the pandemic.
Latina councilmember's accent mocked during virtual racism chat
While discussing racial disparities in the COVID-19 vaccine rollout in Montgomery County, Maryland, councilmember Nancy Navarro was interrupted by two people who thought they were muted.
WorldView: U.N. warns of crisis in Ethiopia
The United Nations is warning of a growing crisis in Ethiopia's embattled Tigray region. In Europe, Italy is blocking 250,000 AstraZeneca vaccines heading to Australia. China is set to overhaul Hong Kong's electoral system. Meanwhile, Pope Francis arrives in Iraq. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta joins "CBSN AM" from Johannesburg with those stories.
Vaccine brings hope to rural communities
"CBS This Morning" lead national correspondent David Begnaud visited a small hospital in rural Kentucky as they were receiving 200 vials of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. He spoke to the hospital CEO, who says this is a game-changer because it has been challenging to get their hands on other vaccines.
States ease COVID mandates as vaccine effort ramps up
Even as millions more Americans are vaccinated every day, there are growing concerns that states are easing restrictions too soon, which could lead to another surge. Mark Strassmann reports.
New Johnson & Johnson vaccine authorized
A third vaccine is joining the race to vaccinate America against the coronavirus. The FDA authorized the Johnson & Johnson vaccine over the weekend, and is about to ship out. Errol Barnett has the latest.
Gottlieb says downward virus trend "likely to continue"
Dr. Scott Gottlieb, the former FDA commissioner, says "we should be optimistic" about a dramatic decline in the number of new coronavirus infections.
Newest COVID-19 vaccine rolls out
Johnbson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine has begun distribution, but even as vaccine efforts ramp up, health officials are cautioning people not to relax just yet as variants continue to spread. Meanwhile, the Senate has yet to vote on the economic relief bill that would provide another round of stimulus checks. CBS News' Debra Alfarone joins CBSN AM with more.
Israel rolls out "vaccine passport" system
Israel is implementing a program requiring people to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination before accessing facilities like gyms. CBS News correspondent Roxana Saberi joins CBSN AM to talk about these so-called "vaccine passports."
London Calling: U.K.'s vaccine success
Britain is still way ahead of the curve when it comes to getting people vaccinated, and it's all with help from the prime minister's appointed secret weapon: Kate Bingham. CBS News contributor Simon Bates has more in this week's London Calling.
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