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Religious-based coronavirus vaccine conspiracies circulating online

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. Source

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Pelosi calls for independent “9/11-type” commission on Capitol riot

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is calling for the establishment of an independent commission to investigate the assault on the U.S. Capitol on January 6th. Meanwhile, President Joe Biden is taking his proposed coronavirus legislation on the road, first stopping in Wisconsin to participate in a CNN town hall. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O’Keefe joins CBSN AM with the latest. Source

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Doctor on COVID-19 variants’ potential spread, impact on vaccines

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. Source

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Biden administration increasing weekly coronavirus vaccine supply

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. Source

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Religious-based coronavirus vaccine conspiracies circulating the internet

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. Source

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