How will the pandemic continue to impact lives as vaccines are rolled out? Biden coronavirus adviser Dr. Celine Gounder gives a look forward to 2021. Source
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Pfizer to supply U.S. with 100 million more vaccine doses
The $2 billion deal also gives the federal government the option to acquire up to 400 million more doses. Source
Woman gets billed more than $12,000 for several tests she says doctor didn’t tell her about
In “CBS This Morning’s” continuing Bill of The Month partnership with Kaiser Health News and NPR, one woman’s more than $12,000 bill for a simple doctor’s visit is examined. Dr. Elisabeth Rosenthal, Editor-in-Chief of Kaiser Health News, breaks down why the bill was so high and how to prevent surprise lab tests run on patients. Source
Watch Live: Dr. Anthony Fauci interview on CBSN
Fauci joins CBSN for a live interview the day after he received his first dose of the coronavirus vaccine. Source
Pfizer to supply U.S. with additional 100M vaccine doses
The $2 billion deal also gives the federal government the option to acquire up to 400 million more doses. Source
Groups lobby to be next in line to receive COVID-19 vaccine
As vaccine rollout continues across the country, several groups are lobbying to be next in line. But who exactly is considered an essential worker and in what order will they be given the vaccine? That’s up to states. Adriana Diaz reports from Chicago. Source
Working from home may be hurting planet more than previously thought
Working from home may appear to be better for the environment with the reduction of commuter travel, but research suggests that a growing dependency on IT has a significant impact on the environment. Mark Phillips reports. Source
President Trump demands Congress amend pandemic relief bill, issues controversial pardons
In a video posted on social media Tuesday, President Trump demanded that Congress revise its coronavirus relief bill to increase the $600 stimulus checks to $2,000 per individual. Minutes earlier, the president had announced a wave of controversial pardons, including some for his political allies. Chip Reid reports. Source
Watch Live: Joe Biden picks Miguel Cardona for education secretary
Cardona is Connecticut’s commissioner of education. Source
Sea-level rise from climate change could be worse than projected
Top scientists believe that the high-end estimates of sea-level rise are likely not high enough. Source