Distrust in the medical system, a lack of primary care and a two-dose regimen for those without permanent housing are high hurdles. Source
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Weijia Jiang
CBS News Senior White House Correspondent Source
Will past outbreaks give a blueprint for vaccinating the homeless?
Distrust in the medical system, a lack of primary care and a two-dose regimen for those without permanent housing are high hurdles. Source
Former FDA official calls Biden’s vaccine plan “aggressive” but “something we need”
President-elect Joe Biden is unveiling his plan Friday for how he will administer COVID-19 vaccines. Mr. Biden wants to administer 100 million doses of the vaccine in his first 100 days in office. Norman Baylor, president and CEO of Biologics Consulting and the former director of the Office of Vaccines Research and Review at the Food and Drug Administration, joined CBSN to discuss. Source
Funeral home staff overwhelmed by waves of COVID-19 deaths
As the U.S. death toll nears 400,000, many funeral homes are straining to keep up with demand for their services. Source
Doctor discusses COVID-19 vaccine after receiving key second dose
The U.S. has recorded its deadliest week of the coronavirus pandemic with over 23,000 reported deaths. Health officials are ramping up vaccine distribution as the surge in COVID-19 cases overwhelms hospitals nationwide. CBSN’s Tanya Rivero spoke with Dr. Stephen Maddox, a pediatrician and fellow with the American Academy of Pediatrics who recently received the required second dose of the vaccine. Source
60 Minutes interviews Washington QB Alex Smith
Smith tells Norah O’Donnell about coming back from an injury that endangered his life and nearly cost him his leg. See the story, Sunday on 60 Minutes. Source
Ben Tracy
CBS News Senior National and Environmental Correspondent Source
Some Republicans argue Trump’s pre-riot comments are protected speech
President Trump could face legal troubles for his comments prior to the attack at the U.S. Capitol that led to five deaths. Some Republicans are defending him, citing a Supreme Court case that involved a KKK leader. Harvard Law School professor Alan Jenkins joined CBSN to discuss the potential legal fallout for the president. Source
Kris Van Cleave
CBS News Congressional Correspondent Source