Australia ignored WHO's border advice on COVID, and it worked

Sealing borders to non-residents and quarantining anyone who does come in has been "critical" to Australia's success, says an expert who calls the U.S. response "painful to watch."

• Jan 27, 2021

Potential impact of Biden's COVID-19 plan

As President Biden signed executive orders to ramp up federal efforts to fight the coronavirus pandemic, the World Health Organization is updating its guidance on how to interpret COVID-19 test results. Dr. Bob Lahita spoke with CBSN's Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers to break down the latest guidance, and what the CDC says to do if you can't get your second shot of the vaccine on time.

• Jan 22, 2021
• 6:45

WorldView: Alexey Navalny update and more

Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny told supporters to take to the streets after he was arrested upon his return to Moscow. Also, Italy's prime minister is barely holding onto power, and China and the World Health Organization are coming under fire for not acting quicker to contain the COVID-19 pandemic. Meanwhile, some tennis players aren't being allowed to leave quarantine to practice for the Australian Open because passengers on their flights tested positive for the coronavirus. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee joins CBSN AM from London with those stories.

• Jan 19, 2021
• 3:05

WHO chief rips COVID vaccine inequalities: "It's not right"

Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said that most vaccine makers have targeted locations where "profits are highest."

• Jan 18, 2021

WorldView: WHO tracing coronavirus in Wuhan

Ten scientists from the World Health Organization have landed in Wuhan, China, to investigate how the novel coronavirus jumped from animals to humans. U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Kelly Craft met virtually with Taiwan's leader, despite anger from China. Ugandans went to the polls for a presidential election. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab has today's headlines from around the world.

• Jan 14, 2021
• 3:43

China finally lets WHO into Wuhan to probe COVID-19 origins

Given that it took China a year to let the international scientists in, don't count on any quick, definitive answers on where the coronavirus came from.

• Jan 14, 2021

States expand COVID vaccination efforts

The U.S. is moving onto its next phase of coronavirus vaccinations, with major expansions to immunization sites at stadiums and convention centers. The efforts come as the country's seven-day average of COVID-19 deaths now stands at over 3,000 a day. Dr. Dyan Hes, founder of Gramercy Pediatrics, joined CBSN to discuss the latest on vaccinations and what we are learning from new studies on immunity and traveling during a pandemic.

• Jan 12, 2021
• 7:23

WorldView: China blocks COVID investigators

China has blocked a World Health Organization team of experts conducting an investigation into the origin of the coronavirus from entering the country. In Hong Kong, police arrested at least 53 pro-democracy activists. And U.S. intelligence agencies have formally named Russia as the likely source of the massive cyber-hack revealed in December 2020. CBS News foreign correspondent Roxana Saberi joins CBSN AM from London with those stories.

• Jan 6, 2021
• 2:36

China clamps down on city of 11 million in bid to quash COVID cluster

Highways in and out of Shijiazhuang are shut and schools are closed as millions are tested for the virus, which China has largely beaten with strict control measures.

• Jan 6, 2021

China delays WHO team's visit to probe COVID-19 origins

Foreign Ministry says China must complete unspecified "procedures and make relevant arrangements" before the long team of experts can be welcomed.

• Jan 6, 2021

WHO discusses new coronavirus strain circulating in U.K.

Nearly 77 million people around the world have been diagnosed with COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic.

• Dec 22, 2020

China, Russia using vaccines to expand reach

China and Russia have a head start in the race to offer coronavirus vaccine options for mass distribution in developing countries. A Washington Post report looks at how the two countries are using their vaccines to expand their political and economic influence globally. Washington Post foreign affairs reporter Emily Rauhala joined CBSN to discuss.

• Dec 2, 2020
• 5:58

Study finds combo pill lowers heart risks

According to the World Health Organization, heart disease is the top killer globally. But a new study finds that a single daily polypill can dramatically reduce the risk of heart attacks, strokes and other heart-related deaths. Dr. Luiza Petre joins CBSN AM with more.

• Nov 24, 2020
• 4:28

Notable speakers at 2020 Reykjavík Global Forum

The Reykjavík Global Forum – Women Leaders features prominent speakers from around the world.

• Nov 10, 2020

WHO: Letting virus spread to reach herd immunity is "unethical"

"Herd immunity is achieved by protecting people from a virus, not by exposing them to it," said the head of the World Health Organization.

• Oct 13, 2020

Europe grapples with coronavirus surge

The World Health Organization has called on Europe to take urgent action as coronavirus cases continue to surge across the continent. New restrictions are being imposed on many key European cities, as daily infection rates reached 100,000. Nearly 37 million confirmed cases were reported worldwide Friday. Roxana Saberi breaks down how countries like the U.K., Spain and France are grappling with the pandemic.

• Oct 10, 2020
• 1:49

3 scientists' advice on how to protect yourself from COVID-19

In contrast to early thinking about the importance of transmission by contact with large respiratory droplets, it turns out that a major way people become infected is by breathing in the virus.

• Sep 30, 2020

"Alarming": Europe records 54,000 virus cases in 24 hours

There are nearly 30 million confirmed COVID-19 cases across, according to a tally by Johns Hopkins.

• Sep 17, 2020

WHO reports new daily record in COVID-19 cases

"We are by no means out of the woods," WHO chief says.

• Sep 14, 2020

6 months into the coronavirus pandemic

Today marks six months since the World Health Organization declared the coronavirus outbreak a global pandemic. Dr. Bob Lahita joined CBSN to walk us through what we can expect in the months ahead as the race for a vaccine intensifies with the flu season around the corner.

• Sep 11, 2020
• 8:46

What to know about COVID vaccine trials

Many top scientists say a coronavirus vaccine could be ready before the end of the year, and President Trump has even said it could happen by Election Day. But it's a very challenging process CBS News' Natalie Brand reports on the latest developments, and Elaine Quijano of CBSN's "Red & Blue" discussed that deadline and how scientists conduct clinical trials with Dr. Wilbur Chen, associate professor of medicine at the University of Maryland, and chief of the Adult Clinical Studies Section within the Center for Vaccine Development and Global Health.

• Sep 9, 2020
• 8:39

WHO warns a lack of widespread vaccine until mid-2021

CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer reports on the overseas impact of COVID-19.

• Sep 6, 2020
• 2:26

WHO: Virus is a "tornado" that may kill more as weather cools

Dr. Hans Kluge said the increased case counts among young people could ultimately be passed on to more vulnerable older people.

• Aug 27, 2020

India's largest slum combats coronavirus

The international community is praising the coronavirus response in Asia's largest slum even as new threats loom. Health officials in Mumbai, India focused on ramping up their response efforts in Dharavi. Washington Post foreign correspondent Niha Masih joins CBSN to explain how the community was able to prevent a major outbreak.

• Aug 7, 2020
• 9:51

Russia plans to approve coronavirus vaccine

Russia says it will approve the first COVID-19 vaccine next week even though the Phase 3 trial, to prove if it's safe and effective, is not complete. Dr. Bob Lahita joins CBSN's Anne-Marie Green to discuss the concerns.

• Aug 7, 2020
• 9:56

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