The head of the CDC says the coronavirus is “not done with us.” As CBS News’ Mireya Villarreal reports, the Delta variant is driving a surge in cases and officials are reminding Americans that vaccines are the key to stopping the spread. Then, Dr. Jessica Shepherd, chief medical officer at Verywell Health, joins CBSN’s Elaine Quijano with more on the day’s coronavirus headlines. Source
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Trump grapples with maintaining political relevancy
Former President Trump has been working to maintain leadership in the Republican Party since his defeat in the 2020 election. However, over the past few weeks, he’s seen several political fires pop up, including two big developments from the Justice Department. Sarah Westwood, Washington Examiner political and investigative reporter, joins “Red & Blue” host Elaine Quijano to discuss how this could affect Mr. Trump and his party moving forward. Source
Alcohol linked to nearly 750,000 cancer cases in 2020, new research shows
Nearly 750,000 new cancer cases were linked to alcohol in 2020, according to new research. Nancy Chen has more on the findings. Source
Alabama family encouraging people to get COVID-19 vaccine after son dies from virus
Christy Carpenter and her daughter Cayla are encouraging people to get a COVID-19 vaccine after their 28-year-old unvaccinated son and brother lost his battle against the deadly virus. The whole family was unvaccinated in March when they all became infected. Curt Carpenter died after being on a ventilator for 51 days. Christy and Cayla joined CBSN to share his story. Source
Senate prepares to move forward with bipartisan infrastructure bill
Senate negotiators finished writing the 2,702-page bill Sunday. Source
Delta variant drives COVID surge, prompting new mandates
The Delta variant is responsible for the nation’s exponential surge in COVID cases, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Source
Alcohol use linked to nearly 750,000 cancer cases in 2020
Most cancers linked to alcohol use were in people who have more than two drinks a day. Source
U.S. finally reaches 70% vaccination milestone among adults
The Biden administration had set a July 4 goal for reaching 70% of adults with at least one COVID-19 vaccine shot. Source
DaBaby apologizes for “hurtful” comments at Rolling Loud festival
“I apologize for my misinformed comments about HIV/AIDS and I know education on this is important,” the rapper said. Source
Doctor discusses what can be done to slow spread of COVID-19’s Delta variant
COVID-19’s Delta variant is surging out of control in Florida. The state reported more than 21,000 new cases Saturday, the most in a single day since the pandemic started. Dr. Krutika Kuppalli, an assistant professor of medicine for the Division of Infectious Diseases at the Medical University of South Carolina, discussed with CBSN’s Tanya Rivero what can be done to slow the spread of the variant and what parents can do for school-age children as the new school year looms. Source