Dr. Scott Gottlieb, the former FDA commissioner, says the variant first detected in the U.K. “will probably cause infections to tick back up,” but doesn’t predict a surge. Source
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Crump says trial of Derek Chauvin, cop charged in George Floyd’s death, expected to begin Monday
Attorney Ben Crump, who represents the family of George Floyd, said the family has been told that prosecutors plan to move forward with the trial as planned. Source
1 year in: “Face the Nation” viewers on coronavirus challenges
“Face the Nation” spoke with five Americans across the country for their perspective on the COVID crisis, one year later. Source
Fauci says vaccine supply will “dramatically” increase in weeks ahead
The U.S. is now administering at least 2 million shots each day. Source
Biden signs executive order aimed at promoting voting rights
Mr. Biden signed the executive order on the 56th anniversary of “Bloody Sunday.” Source
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy says nursing homes who didn’t follow virus guidance should “pay a price”
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy says he is “confident” in his state’s tally of deaths in nursing homes during the pandemic. Source
Fauci says vaccine supply will be “dramatically increased” in weeks ahead
Dr. Anthony Fauci says the CDC will soon issue guidance on how vaccinated individuals should interact with others. Source
West Virginia Governor Jim Justice defends mask mandate as some states pull back
Republican Governor Jim Justice says mask mandates are needed “for us to get on rock-solid ground.” Source
Americans see COVID progress but vaccine lags continue
CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann reports on the latest in vaccine distribution as the U.S. continues its battle against COVID-19. Source
Open: This is “Face the Nation,” March 7
Today on “Face the Nation,” the month of March brings new hope, but also new warnings not to go too far, too fast when it comes to lifting restrictions due to the coronavirus. Source