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"This is the Frankenstein of mutations," Alex Sigal from the Africa Health Research Institute in Durban, South Africa, said. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta met the scientists in the lab where Omicron was first discovered.
President Biden said on Monday the new COVID-19 variant, Omicron, is "cause for concern," not a "cause for panic," and urged Americans to get vaccinated. While the strength of Omicron is still unknown, the CDC is already taking action and expanding vaccine guidance. Nancy Cordes reports.
Dr. Anthony Fauci joins "CBS Mornings" with a look at why Omicron — the newly detected COVID-19 variant that is rapidly spreading and quickly driving international travel bans — is more concerning than others, what we know about it and what we still need to learn.
President Biden will provide an update on the U.S. response to the latest COVID-19 variant Omicron as cases continue to spread around the world. This comes amid a crucial few weeks for the president as he tries to pass his social spending plan and a government shutdown looms. Chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports.
Dozens of nations from Europe to Asia have blacklisted South Africa and its neighbors since South African scientists flagged Omicron on November 25. CBS News correspondent Debora Patta is in Durban, South Africa, where the variant was first detected and the strain is still being investigated.
A new coronavirus variant has been detected in South Africa that scientists say is a concern because of its high number of mutations and rapid spread, especially among young people. As Debora Patta reports, South Africans believe it could be the worst one yet.
Larger holiday gatherings are making a comeback this year after many Americans kept their celebrations more intimate in 2020. Psychologist and CBS News contributor Lisa Damour joins "CBS Mornings" with tips on managing family tension around the holidays.
COVID cases in the U.S. are rising ahead of Thanksgiving. President Biden's chief medical adviser Dr. Anthony Fauci joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss potential winter surges, how to stay safe during the holiday and boosters for all adults.
Michigan has emerged as a COVID-19 hotspot as the winter flu season arrives. A flu outbreak at the University of Michigan could be a warning as the state's health care system deals with rising COVID cases. Lead national correspondent David Begnaud reports.
Studies suggest that more than half of those between 6 and 16 years old who contract COVID have persistent symptoms, and that young people with pre-existing conditions are 25 times more likely to get severe COVID.
The CDC is estimating about 900,000 kids between 5 and 11 have received their first dose of the COVID vaccine. It comes as there is growing concern about the lasting effects some children who contract COVID are facing. Meg Oliver took a look at children facing long-hauler symptoms.
Boosters for all? CBS News medical contributor Dr. David Agus on COVID boosters, getting together during the holidays and more.
Three states are allowing coronavirus booster shots for all adults, even though federal health officials recommend limiting shots to those patients considered most at risk. California, Colorado and New Mexico have some of the nation's highest rates of new COVID-19 infections. As the number of COVID-19 cases continues to rise in some areas, federal health officials fear a winter surge, as more people move their activities indoors. Michael George has the latest.
ICU beds in Colorado are reaching critical levels. Mola Lenghi spoke to an ICU nurse who says staffing shortages and unvaccinated patients are creating a surge of cases and hospitalizations.
Pfizer submitted a request Tuesday to amend the FDA emergency use authorization for a booster dose of its COVID-19 vaccine to include all individuals 18 and older. U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the latest on booster shots and vaccines for kids ages 5 to 11.
In an interview with CBS News, FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary explains what went into the decision to drop the most serious warnings on hormone therapy for menopause.
Flight reductions begin Friday at dozens of U.S. airports amid air traffic controller shortages due to the government shutdown.
Artist Xania Monet's voice has been heard by millions around the world, but some are surprised to learn she's a product of artificial intelligence.
Cher spoke with "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King about her decades working in music, movies and fashion — along with her latest project: Cherlato.
A 65-year-old hunter survived for nearly three weeks in California's Sierra National Forest, after his truck broke down in a snowstorm.
CBS News contributor David Begnaud shows how a school assignment about heroes changed the lives of a father and his son.
Queen's iconic song "Bohemian Rhapsody" was released 50 years ago.
Sean Grayson, who was facing three counts of first-degree murder, was found guilty on one lesser count of second-degree murder in the death of Sonya Massey.
While an Ohio couple was surprised by their fertility issues, doctors say the condition is more common than most think and it's time to "break that stigma."