South Africa strain shows risk of unequal COVID "Vaccine Apartheid"

Experts warn that unless vaccines are rolled out in a timely fashion globally, the virus will continue to mutate, and that poses a risk to us all.

• Feb 18, 2021

Biden clarifies school reopening plan

During a town hall meeting on his pandemic response, President Biden promised a majority of elementary schools will be open five days a week by the end of his first 100 days in office. On "CBS This Morning," top infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci said not all teachers can be vaccinated by that deadline. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns and Politico White House reporter Meridith McGraw join CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano to discuss the administration's goals for reopening schools and vaccinating the country.

• Feb 17, 2021
• 13:28

Severe winter storms hamper vaccine distribution

The storms that have paralyzed parts of the U.S. have also stalled vaccine deliveries. The latest setback in distribution comes as the Biden administration said everyone will be able to get a vaccine by the end of July. Mola Lenghi reports.

• Feb 17, 2021
• 02:30

90-year-old walks 6 miles for vaccine

Getting a COVID-19 vaccine appointment in Seattle was difficult for 90-year-old Fran Goldman – then another wrench was thrown into the equation. Seattle was covered in snow, and a determined Goldman decided to walk three miles each way to receive her first shot.

• Feb 17, 2021
• 02:13

Thousands of service members saying no to COVID vaccine

Some Army units are seeing as few as one-third agree to the vaccine.

• Feb 17, 2021

90-year-old walks 6 miles for COVID vaccine

It took weeks for a 90-year-old Seattle woman to get an appointment to receive her first dose of the coronavirus vaccine. When a winter storm hit the area and covered the roads with snow, driving was out of the question. So she layered up and braved the snow on foot, walking 6 miles to make sure she still received her shot.

• Feb 17, 2021
• 01:28

Biden gives new vaccine timeline

President Biden now says a coronavirus vaccine could be available to any American who wants it by the end of July. CBSN political contributor and Washington Post White House reporter Sean Sullivan joined CBSN with the latest on the administration's plan.

• Feb 17, 2021
• 08:07

Expanding COVID-19 vaccine access

The Biden administration is promising enough coronavirus vaccine doses will be available for all Americans by the end of July. CBSN's Tanya Rivero spoke with John Moore, professor of microbiology and immunology at Weill Cornell Medical College, about how realistic these expectations are and steps schools can take to reopen safely.

• Feb 17, 2021
• 07:22

Biden sets pandemic goals

At a town hall in Wisconsin Tuesday night, President Biden addressed a wide range of issues related to the coronavirus pandemic, including setting new goals for vaccinating all Americans and returning children to in-person schooling. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joined CBSN to discuss the Biden administration's plans.

• Feb 17, 2021
• 14:06

Oxford launches COVID vaccine study on kids

Around 300 kids in the U.K. have volunteered to take part in a trial to test the effectiveness of the Oxford/AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine. Charlie D'Agata reports.

• Feb 17, 2021
• 02:45

Federally-supported vaccination sites open

Federally-supported COVID-19 vaccination sites have been launched to assist states grappling with supply and staffing shortages. Lead national correspondent David Begnaud tours one military-run operation that just opened in California.

• Feb 17, 2021
• 04:35

Dr. Fauci on COVID-19 vaccination efforts

Dr. Anthony Fauci is President Biden's chief medical adviser and the country's top expert on infectious diseases. He joins "CBS This Morning" to talk about the nationwide efffort to roll out COVID-19 vaccines, and questions surrounding reopening schools.

• Feb 17, 2021
• 05:50

Religious-based vaccine conspiracies abound

A number of religious-based conspiracy theories about the COVID-19 vaccine are increasingly popular on social media. They often refer to Christian themes regarding the devil and the apocalypse. This type of content is becoming increasingly difficult for social media companies to moderate, despite their recent crackdowns on misinformation. Elizabeth Dwoskin, a Silicon Valley correspondent for The Washington Post, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to explain the implications of these false claims.

• Feb 16, 2021
• 08:39

Doctor on COVID vaccine trial for children

Dr. Dyan Hes, the founder of Gramercy Pediatrics in New York City, joins CBSN to discuss the latest COVID-19 headlines including Oxford University and AstraZeneca testing their vaccine for children ages 6-17, plus steps for getting kids back to school safely amid the pandemic.

• Feb 16, 2021
• 06:55

COVID-19 variants' impact, potential spread

There has been a dramatic downturn in COVID-19 cases and deaths. But new variants could cause those numbers to spike again. CBS News medical contributor Dr. David Agus joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the spread of COVID-19 variants and the potential impact on vaccination efforts.

• Feb 16, 2021
• 03:33

Inside Israel's COVID-19 vaccination campaign

A new study suggests two shots of the Pfizer vaccine helps to significantly slow the spread of COVID-19. The new information is coming from Israel, where more than 40% of the population has received at least one shot. Elizabeth Palmer reports.

• Feb 16, 2021
• 03:05

States to receive more COVID-19 vaccine doses

The Biden administration is once again increasing its weekly supply of coronavirus vaccines to states. It comes as the U.S. picks up vaccination efforts to get ahead of dangerous new variants. Physician and immunotherapy scientist Dr. Leo Nissola joins CBSN to discuss the road to recovery.

• Feb 16, 2021
• 09:54

Fauci pushes back timeline for widespread vaccinations

Fauci originally expected that anyone who wanted a vaccine would be able to get one by April.

• Feb 16, 2021

U.S. increases vaccine supply amid variant fears

The White House said it is increasing vaccine supply to states to 13.5 million doses per week, a 57% increase, as fears of variants grow. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.

• Feb 16, 2021
• 03:04

U.S. COVID-19 cases and deaths decline

The U.S. has reported its lowest daily infection rate since October, but more contagious variants of the coronavirus are spreading. CBS News' Errol Barnett spoke with Dr. Jerry Abraham, director of vaccine programs at Kedren Health, about what we need to do to stay on this downward trend.

• Feb 16, 2021
• 08:42

Israel's vaccine rollout shows signs of success

Israel had one of the worst COVID-19 outbreaks around the world just months ago. Now, the disease is in dramatic decline after a strict lockdown and a steady supply of vaccines. Elizabeth Palmer reports.

• Feb 15, 2021
• 01:43

Pentagon authorizes more troops to assist with vaccine effort

This will put the total number of active-duty troops supporting or ready to support at more than 4,700.

• Feb 15, 2021

Questions about the COVID vaccine, answered

CBS News medical contributor Dr. David Agus answers questions about the U.S. vaccination program.

• Feb 14, 2021
• 02:26

Epidemiologist on CDC school guidelines, vaccine

Michael Osterholm, director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, discusses the CDC's new school guidelines, the potential dangers of new COVID-19 variant strains, and vaccines.

• Feb 15, 2021
• 05:29

Vaccine distribution highlights global inequality

The U.K. has one of the highest vaccination rates globally, but coronavirus vaccines are falling short in other countries as deaths are rising sharply. Elizabeth Palmer reports.

• Feb 14, 2021
• 02:06

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