The CDC is planning an emergency meeting next week on rare cases of heart inflammation, mostly occurring in younger men, following COVID-19 vaccination. Dr. William Schaffner, a professor a Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, joined CBSN’s Tanya Rivero to discuss this plus concerns about a decline in routine childhood vaccinations during the pandemic. Source
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Officials fear rising adult migrant deaths amid border influx
Agents at the U.S.-Mexico border are anticipating a potentially deadly summer for adult migrants. According to a report from the Washington Post, migrants traveling north are taking treacherous routes in extreme heat. Nick Miroff, a Washington Post reporter covering immigration enforcement and the Department of Homeland Security, joined CBSN to discuss why migrants are making the journey to the southern border and what Customs and Border Protection agents are doing to prepare. Source
Digital COVID certificates aim to boost EU tourism
As Europe is gradually reopens to tourists after more than a year of pandemic-related lockdowns, the EU is launching digital COVID certificates to keep outbreaks at bay. The passes will allow people to travel easily around the 27-nation bloc largely without having to quarantine or be tested. Politico reporter Hanne Cokelaere joined CBSN to discuss the rollout. Source
Former NCAA swimmer Schuyler Bailar discusses attacks on transgender Americans’ civil liberties
Schuyler Bailar, the first transgender NCAA D1 men’s athlete, joined CBSN to discuss the attacks on transgender Americans’ civil liberties as more states pursue of anti-LGBTQ legislation. Source
Stephen King reveals how he used paperback advance from first novel
Preview: The bestselling author talks with “Sunday Morning” anchor Jane Pauley about the writing process; his new Apple TV miniseries, “Lisey’s Story”; and why he’s not a fan of roller coasters. Source
Invasive caterpillars causing Maine residents to break out in rashes
The caterpillar’s hairs are poisonous and can cause a blistery rash, even when airborne, upon contact with skin. Source
Has the Johnson & Johnson vaccine missed a critical moment?
“There have been interruptions, there have been concerns, and there’s even been the pause,” one state official said. “And because of that, it has at times really not lived up to that promise that we all would have liked here for the J&J vaccine.” Source
Two passengers test positive aboard “fully vaccinated” Royal Caribbean cruise ship
There were 648 passengers on board. Source
Biden and G7 leaders to commit to donating 1 billion COVID-19 vaccines
Leaders of the wealthiest democratic nations and guest countries are committing to give more than 1 billion COVID-19 vaccine doses to poorer countries. Source
Official dies by apparent suicide during probe into deaths of 21 runners
Jingtai County Communist Party Secretary Li Zuobi jumped from his apartment and died, state television reported. Source