A recent poll showed a sharp decrease in the number of Americans who would get the vaccine right away. Senior medical correspondent Dr. Tara Narula spoke with a wide-ranging group of Americans for a candid conversation about whether they would get a vaccine and why some are hesitant. Source
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Spain orders nationwide curfew amid virus resurgence
Spain wants to avoid repeating the near collapse of the country’s hospitals. Source
France hits new daily COVID record: “We have lost control”
The head of the government’s virus advisory body expressed surprise at the “brutality” of the rise in cases. Source
Race between President Trump and Joe Biden is tight in Georgia
According to a new CBS Battleground Tracker poll, the race for the next president is neck and neck in Georgia, a state President Trump won by 5 points in 2016. The survey shows Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden is now tied with Mr. Trump at 49%. Mark Strassmann talked to voters. Source
Dr. Ashish Jha on rising COVID-19 cases in the U.S.
The United States hit its highest daily number of coronavirus cases since the pandemic began with more than 83,000 new infections, surpassing the previous record set during the summertime surge. Dr. Ashish Jha, the dean of Brown University’s school of public health, joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the record daily cases and respond to recent comments from White House chief of staff Mark Meadows. Source
El Paso judge orders curfew due to COVID-19 crisis
An El Paso judge issued a curfew with the hopes of curbing COVID-19 hospitalizations. All ICU beds in the county are at capacity. David Begnaud reports. Source
President Trump and Democratic nominee Joe Biden appear on “60 Minutes” ahead of election
President Donald Trump, Vice President Mike Pence, Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden, and Democratic vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris all appeared on “60 Minutes” on Sunday ahead of the final week of their respective campaigns. Ed O’Keefe has the latest. Source
Multiple people in Vice President Mike Pence’s orbit test positive for the coronavirus
Vice President Mike Pence will not quarantine after multiple people in his orbit test positive for the coronavirus. Pence’s press secretary says the vice president is essential personnel and will maintain his schedule. Weijia Jiang reports. Source
Eye Opener: Mark Meadows says U.S. won’t control COVID-19 pandemic
White House chief of staff Mark Meadows said the United States won’t be able to get COVID-19 under control. Also, Vice President Mike Pence will stay on the campaign trail despite news of his staffers testing positive for the coronavirus. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Your world in 90 seconds. Source
El Paso imposes curfew as virus cases overwhelm hospitals
The crisis prompted the state to dedicate part of the city’s civic center as a makeshift care center for the ill. Source