Grocery workers went from essential to "expendable," union chief says

Only 13 states prioritize supermarket employees for COVID-19 vaccinations. "That's criminal," says head of UFCW.

• Feb 23, 2021

1 year after 1st COVID cases found, Italy cautiously bouncing back

"Last year we had 188 funerals," a woman in Nembro, once the epicenter of Italy's coronavirus epidemic, tells CBS News. "This year, people are planning weddings."

• Feb 22, 2021

An ex-CDC director on expanding access to COVID-19 vaccines

Inequalities evident by race, ethnicity and geography have been clear in the ongoing fight against COVID-19. So how can more Americans get access to necessary treatment?

• Feb 22, 2021

Florida governor faces criticism over COVID vaccine distribution

Manatee County Commissioner Misty Servia said a deal bypassed county protocol, allowing a select group of residents to go the front of the vaccine line.

• Feb 21, 2021

Winter storms hamper delivery of 6 million vaccine doses

Winter weather shut down more than 2,000 vaccine distribution centers.

• Feb 20, 2021

Winter storms delay COVID-19 vaccine shipments

Winter storms have impacted deliveries of coronavirus vaccines in all 50 states. Several vaccination sites have had to close due to a lack of doses. This comes as a new study raises questions about how many doses of the Pfizer vaccine are actually needed. Dr. Amesh Adalja, an infectious disease expert and senior scholar at Johns Hopkins University's Bloomberg School of Public Health, joined CBSN with the latest on the nation's vaccination efforts.

• Feb 19, 2021
• 06:33

Biden tells world leaders that "America is back" 

President Biden detailed several foreign policy goals during a pair of major speeches on Friday. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the president's goals.

• Feb 19, 2021
• 07:12

FedEx scrambles to keep COVID-19 vaccine shipments on track

Delivery giant rerouting vaccine doses through other states after winter storm disrupts its main hub in Tennessee.

• Feb 19, 2021

Publix offers 225,000 workers $125 gift cards to get vaccinated

"Getting vaccinated can help us take one step closer to getting back to normal," says grocery chain CEO Todd Jones.

• Feb 19, 2021

Vaccine trials for pregnant women, children

Pfizer and BioNTech are launching the first clinical trial in the U.S. to look at how the coronavirus vaccine affects pregnant women, and also announced plans for a clinical trial of the vaccine in children. They also submitted new data to the FDA showing that the vaccine can safely be stored at more moderate temperatures. CBSN's Tanya Rivero spoke with Dr. Leo Nissola, a physician and immunotherapy scientist, about the latest developments.

• Feb 19, 2021
• 08:52

Fauci on when kids can get COVID vaccines

At a briefing by the White House coronavirus response team, Dr. Anthony Fauci said it's "highly likely" we'll have data on the safety and efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines for high-school age kids by this fall, but data on younger children won't be available until early next year. Watch his remarks.

• Feb 19, 2021
• 03:44

COVID vaccine trial for pregnant women

Pfizer is beginning the first clinical trial of its COVID-19 vaccine for pregnant women. Dr. Bob Lahita, professor of medicine New York Medical College and chairman of medicine at St. Joseph University Hospital, joined CBSN to discuss the safety of the vaccine during pregnancy as well as the importance of supporting global vaccination efforts.

• Feb 19, 2021
• 08:15

Worldview: Uber court ruling and more

Britain's highest court has made a landmark ruling declaring Uber drivers are "workers" and are entitled to employment benefits. In Myanmar, a 20-year-old woman has died as a result of the anti-coup demonstrations. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee joined "CBSN AM" with those and other international headlines..

• Feb 19, 2021
• 03:40

Biden pledges billions to help poor countries get COVID vaccines

Global health officials are welcoming the "growing movement behind vaccine equity" as a desperately needed measure to protect everyone, including Americans.

• Feb 19, 2021

2 pieces of good news on Pfizer's widely-used COVID vaccine

Drug company says vaccine doesn't need deep-freeze storage, which could ease distribution, as Israeli study shows 1st dose alone highly effective.

• Feb 19, 2021

Pfizer launches first COVID-19 vaccine trial for pregnant women

Pregnant women face a greater risk of severe illness from COVID-19 and have been frustrated by a lack of clear guidance on vaccination.

• Feb 19, 2021

Americans eager for info on COVID vaccines

"Where to get covid vaccine" was the most Googled question across the U.S. over the past month. CBSN technology reporter Dan Patterson joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the overwhelming interest in the vaccine among Americans.

• Feb 18, 2021
• 03:34

5 things everyone wants to know about the COVID-19 vaccine

Despite a botched initial rollout, Americans are hungry for COVID-19 vaccine information, Google data show.

• Feb 18, 2021

Discussion continues on COVID relief bill

President Joe Biden's trip to a Pfizer facility has been cancelled, but discussion on the administration's coronavirus relief plan continues today. CBS News' Debra Alfarone joins CBSN AM to talk more about the state of economic recovery talks in Washington.

• Feb 18, 2021
• 05:16

South Africa launches COVID vaccine campaign

South Africa has launched its mass COVID-19 vaccination campaign with the shot developed by Johnson & Johnson, which has not been approved for use anywhere in the world. The move underscores the desperation in the developing world to fight the coronavirus. Debora Patta reports.

• Feb 18, 2021
• 03:28

Psaki says vaccinating teachers not needed to reopen schools 5 days a week

The Centers for Disease Control has not said vaccinations are a requirement for teachers to return to the classroom.

• Feb 18, 2021

Winter storms delay COVID-19 vaccinations

Over 56 million people in the U.S. have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, but millions more need to be administered in order for the nation to achieve herd immunity. Meanwhile, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention expects severe weather to continue to cause widespread delays in vaccine shipments over the next few days. "CBS This Morning" lead national correspondent David Begnaud reports on one California hospital that has vaccinated over 90% of its employees, and Dr. Susannah Hills, a pediatric airway surgeon and an assistant professor at New York-Presbyterian/Columbia University, joined CBSN to discuss the latest on the pandemic.

• Feb 18, 2021
• 13:59

Vatican employees could lose their jobs for refusing COVID vaccine

Those who work for the Catholic Church's city state in Rome who refuse the vaccine "without proven health reasons" could face an "interruption of the work relationship."

• Feb 18, 2021

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

Study will expose volunteers to coronavirus

As President Joe Biden seeks to get the vaccine to all Americans and schools open again, a UK study will expose volunteers to the coronavirus in an effort to advance medical research into the pandemic. Dr. Neeta Ogden joined CBSN to discuss the latest efforts to combat the virus.

• Feb 17, 2021
• 09:37

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