In Central America, whole communities were wiped out by hurricanes that were strengthened by human-caused climate change in the 2020 season. CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli speaks to migrants heading north in search of safety. Then Kayly Ober, a senior advocate at Refugees International, joins CBSN’s Lana Zak to talk about climate-driven migration happening across the globe. Source
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CDC director defends N95 mask restrictions despite greater supply
Is there a shortage of medical-grade N95 respirator masks? It depends on who you ask. Source
Frigid temperatures devastate Texas power grid as death toll climbs
More than 2.5 million Texans are still without power and at least 24 people have been killed so far as a second winter storm is targeting the East Coast. Source
Thousands of service members are saying no to COVID-19 vaccine
Some Army units are seeing as few as one-third agree to the vaccine. Source
Winter storms delay coronavirus vaccine distribution
Winter storms are delaying vaccine shipments to several states as the nation pushes to speed up vaccinations. New variants are fueling concerns of a rapid rise in infections as the CDC warns up to 70,000 deaths could be recorded in the next month. Dr. Richard Besser, the president and CEO of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, joins CBSN to discuss the vaccination effort. Source
Biden clarifies school reopening plan during town hall on pandemic response
During a town hall meeting on his pandemic response, President Biden promised a majority of elementary schools will be open five days a week by the end of his first 100 days in office. On “CBS This Morning,” top infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci said not all teachers can be vaccinated by that deadline. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns and Politico White House reporter Meridith McGraw join CBSN’s “Red & Blue” host Elaine Quijano to discuss the administration’s goals for reopening schools and vaccinating the country. Source
Feds seize more than 11 million fake N95 masks
DHS has notified about 6,000 suspected victims of the massive scam, advising them to check their supplies for the fake respirators. Source
Severe winter storms hamper coronavirus vaccine distribution
The storms that have paralyzed parts of the U.S. have also stalled vaccine deliveries. The latest setback in distribution comes as the Biden administration said everyone will be able to get a vaccine by the end of July. Mola Lenghi reports. Source
How New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has handled the pandemic
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is facing criticism over his administration’s handling of nursing home deaths curing the pandemic. Josefa Velásquez, senior reporter at the independent nonprofit newsroom The City, joins CBSN’s “Red & Blue” with more. Source
Biden pushes to reopen schools amid teacher vaccination debate
The Biden administration is hoping to reopen schools, but some are hesitant to return if teachers are not vaccinated. Nancy Cordes has the latest. Source