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Experts fear post-holiday COVID surge

The coronavirus outbreak in the U.S. is getting more dire by the day. Estimates show one American is dying from the virus every 30 seconds. Meanwhile, cases and hospitals are skyrocketing as experts warn the worst is yet to come as CBS News correspondents Jonathan Vigliotti and Manuel Bojorquez report. Then, Dr. Richard Besser, president and CEO of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the former acting director of the CDC, joins CBSN to discuss the latest on the fight against COVID-19.

Jan 4, 2021
14:23

Demand for vaccine grows amid slow rollout

With vaccinations in the U.S. far behind schedule, the FDA is considering cutting doses of the Moderna vaccine in half to double its supply and speed up distribution. Manuel Bojorquez has the latest.

Jan 4, 2021
02:36

Vaccine Distributed To Elderly Residents In Forand Manor

FDA considers cutting vaccine doses to stretch supply

So far, more than 4.5 million COVID shots have been given out — a fraction of the 20 million initially expected by the end of 2020.

Jan 4, 2021

Transcript: Scott Gottlieb on "Face the Nation"

The following is a transcript of an interview with former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb that aired January 3, 2021, on "Face the Nation."

Jan 3, 2021

Gottlieb says feds should expand vaccine eligibility

The former FDA commissioner says the government should make the vaccine more widely available to older populations.

Jan 3, 2021
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Pet food recalled after deaths of at least 28 dogs

The FDA has recalled certain varieties of Sportmix pet food due to toxic levels of aflatoxin.

Dec 31, 2020

More potentially harmful mouthwashes, hand sanitizers, recalled

Food and Drug Administration's list of disinfecting products that consumers should avoid grows ever longer.

Dec 30, 2020

Transcript: Scott Gottlieb on "Face the Nation"

The following is a transcript of an interview with former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb that aired December 27, 2020, on "Face the Nation."

Dec 27, 2020

Gottlieb sees "grim month ahead of us"

The former FDA commissioner says hospitalizations and deaths will continue to rise, even if infections begin to plateau.

Dec 27, 2020
05:54

Transcript: Scott Gottlieb on "Face the Nation"

The following is a transcript of an interview with former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb that aired December 20, 2020, on "Face the Nation."

Dec 20, 2020

Gottlieb says new coronavirus strain could be more infectious

Former FDA commissioner Scott Gottlieb says the new coronavirus strain spreading in Europe is probably not more lethal than others, but that early data shows it’s easier to transmit.

Dec 20, 2020
05:11

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Moderna vaccine given emergency use authorization

Moderna has become the second coronavirus vaccine in the U.S. to be authorized for emergency use. Dr. Bruce Y. Lee, executive director of public health computational and operations research and professor of public health and management at the City University of New York, joined CBSN with the latest on this vaccine and distribution efforts.

Dec 19, 2020
11:46

Extra Pfizer vaccine doses spur optimism

The FDA granted emergency authorization to Moderna's vaccine. An initial batch of six million doses will begin shipping out this weekend, and Moderna says it hopes to make up to 100 million doses available in the U.S. by March. It comes one week after the approval of Pfizer’s vaccine, which is already being administered. Errol Barnett was the first to report that some vials of the Pfizer vaccine contained extra doses, and is now showing how that was enough to vaccinate even more health care workers and staff at one Cleveland hospital.

Dec 19, 2020
03:41

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FDA authorizes Moderna's coronavirus vaccine for emergency use

The authorization allows the vaccine to be distributed to people 18 or older.

Dec 19, 2020

Doctor on U.S.-wide vaccination effort

The FDA’s approval of Moderna’s coronavirus vaccine sets the stage for millions of doses to be shipped as early as Sunday. The promising news comes as the U.S. grapples with rising cases. Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security senior scholar Dr. Amesh Adalja joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to discuss how the two vaccines will shift the fight against the pandemic.

Dec 19, 2020
03:42

FDA approves Moderna coronavirus vaccine

A second COVID-19 vaccine has been approved for distribution in the U.S. The FDA’s approval of Moderna’s vaccine Friday night clears the way for the pharmaceutical company to immediately ship millions of doses, likely beginning with hospitals. Tom Hanson is following the developments.

Dec 19, 2020
03:56

Eye Opener: FDA green lights Moderna vaccine

The FDA issued an emergency use authorization for Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine. Also, Congress has agreed to fund the government for another two days, giving lawmakers extra time to pass a pandemic relief bill. All that and all that mattes in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds.

Dec 19, 2020
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What to expect from Moderna's COVID vaccine

The FDA could authorize emergency use of Moderna's coronavirus vaccine as early as today, which would make it the second vaccine available in U.S. CBS News' David Begnaud reports on the fight against the growing pandemic, and Dr. Annette Reboli, professor of medicine and dean of the Cooper Medical School of Rowan University, join CBSN to discuss the latest on efforts to roll out the vaccines.

Dec 18, 2020
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FDA warns of hidden ingredients in "male enhancement" and diet pills

The FDA tested dozens of weight-loss and sexual performance products and found potentially harmful substances.

Dec 18, 2020

Health care workers wait for Pfizer vaccine

Health care workers across the country are waiting for their hospital to receive the first round of Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine as COVID-19 surges. Meanwhile, the Food and Drug Administration is gearing up to approve emergency-use authorization for Moderna's vaccine. Dr. Kelechi Olejeme joins CBSN AM one day after receiving the Pfizer vaccine. She explained the differences between the two vaccines and how she felt following her inoculation.

Dec 18, 2020
07:13

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Panel recommends use of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine

The FDA is expected to quickly approve the vaccine for emergency use.

Dec 18, 2020

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FDA panel recommends Moderna vaccine

If approved, nearly 6 million doses of the Moderna coronavirus vaccine could be shipped across the country starting this weekend. It comes as hospitals continue to be inundated with COVID-19 patients. David Begnaud reports.

Dec 18, 2020
04:02

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FDA panel endorses moderna's coronavirus vaccine

An FDA advisory panel has recommended emergency use of Moderna's coronavirus vaccine. The FDA could authorize the vaccine as early as Friday and six million doses could be shipped out next week. This comes as the total number of cases in the U.S. tops 17 million and California becomes the epicenter of the nation's outbreak. Dr. Yves Duroseau, chair of the Department of Emergency Medicine at Lenox Hill Hospital, joins CBSN to discuss how the vaccines work.

Dec 17, 2020
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Extra doses found in Pfizer vaccine vials

Vials of Pfizer's COVID vaccine were found to contain an extra dose as a second vaccine is on its way to approval. Errol Barnett has more.

Dec 17, 2020
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FDA panel votes for Moderna vaccine

A Food and Drug Administration advisory panel voted to recommend Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use authorization on Thursday. Meanwhile the rollout of Pfizer's vaccine to frontline health care workers continues. Columbia University professor of epidemiology and medicine Dr. Wafaa El-Sadr joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with more on what the safety data shows.

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Donald Trump Holds News Conference At Trump Tower

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