Woman is vaccinated, and "grateful," after ICU stay in pregnancy
"I would sit and count my breaths because I didn't know if I would survive the night," she said.
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Whistleblower complaint on COVID in ICE facilities
Two medical advisers for the Department of Homeland Security are urging the U.S. government to expand its COVID-19 vaccination and mitigation efforts in immigration detention centers across the country. The call to action was disclosed in a whistleblower complaint exclusively obtained by CBS News. According to government statistics, COVID cases in ICE detention centers have surged by more than 800% since the start of the year. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more.
Students protest for COVID safety amid Omicron
Scientists are tracking an offshoot of the Omicron variant known as BA.2 as Pfizer works on developing an Omicron-specific vaccine. Meanwhile, some students in Washington, D.C. staged a walkout to demand stronger COVID protections. CBS News' Natalie Brand has more.
Kids' COVID-19 hospitalizations on the rise
COVID-19 hospitalizations for children are climbing, with an average of more than 900 kids admitted a day. CBS News' Michael George reports, then Dr. Gigi Chawla, chief of pediatrics at Children's Hospital and Clinics of Minnesota, joins CBSN to discuss the latest.
Study: Vaccine doesn't reduce fertility, but men's COVID infection might
Researchers from Boston University analyzed data from more than 2,000 couples trying to conceive.
COVID vaccines don't affect fertility, study finds
Getting vaccinated against COVID-19 does not reduce the chances of getting pregnant, new research shows. Meanwhile, as the Omicron variant continues to strain hospitals, military troops are deploying to help. CBS News' Bradley Blackburn has more on the pandemic response.
Omicron batters states with low vaccination rates
Thursday marks two years since the first case of COVID-19 was reported in the U.S. CBS News' Bradley Blackburn has more on how the virus is impacting states with low vaccination rates, and the battle over masks in schools. Then, emergency medicine physician Dr. Anand Swaminathan joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the latest.
Biden marks one year in White House
President Biden gave an update with his infrastructure task force on projects nationwide that he says will help ease supply chain problems. CBS News White House reporter Kathryn Watson joined CBSN to discuss how Mr. Biden plans to move forward on his agenda as he begins his second year in office.
Carhartt faces backlash after mandating worker vaccinations
CEO Mark Valade said an unvaccinated workforce is a "business risk that our company is unwilling to take."
Restaurant closed for accepting dog photos as vaccine proof
"Facility staff used a tablet to make it appear as if they were scanning a QR code when in fact the staff member was presented with a photograph of a dog," officials said.
Omicron continues to overwhelm U.S. hospitals
The Biden administration is planning to give out 400 million free N95 masks to Americans in the coming weeks as the coronavirus surge tightens its grip on hospitals in hard-hit areas of the country. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans reports from Missouri, where COVID-19 hospitalizations are rising among the unvaccinated. Then, Dr. Payal Patel, an infectious disease physician at the University of Michigan Medical School, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the latest.
England is about to drop virtually all anti-COVID restrictions
Prime Minister Boris Johnson says thanks to booster shots and people following the rules, the Omicron wave "has now peaked" in the U.K., so the rules are being lifted.
U.S. recording over 800,000 daily COVID cases
The surge of new COVID-19 cases brought on by the Omicron variant continues to set records and strain hospitals across the nation. CBS news correspondent Mola Lenghi reports from New York City. Then Dr. Marie-Elizabeth Ramas, a family medicine physician in New Hampshire, joins CBSN to discuss the latest on the impact.
Djokovic's vaccine refusal may see him barred from French Open, too
French officials say a new law requiring COVID vaccination for anyone entering sports venues will apply to athletes, without exceptions.
Americans frustrated as Omicron rages
A new CBS News poll shows less than half of Americans surveyed approve of President Joe Biden's handling of the pandemic. Meanwhile, the surgeon general says the Omicron variant has not yet peaked in many parts of the U.S., which face a tough few weeks. Infectious disease doctor Dr. Rajeev Fernando joined CBSN to discuss what more the Biden administration could be doing.
COVID hospitalizations strain health care system
The Biden administration says Americans will be able to request free rapid COVID-19 tests starting next week. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez has more on rising infections and the strain on U.S. hospitals. Then, Dr. Andre Campbell, a critical care physician and a professor at the University of California at San Francisco, joins Jamie Yuccas on CBSN to discuss the latest.
Djokovic's appeal of canceled Australian visa moves to higher court
The world's top-ranked tennis player is appealing the second cancellation of his visa.
Omicron variant depletes hospital resources
As the Omicron variant keeps ripping across the country, hospitals are scrambling to find enough beds and staff to care for patients and emergency rooms are stretched to their limits. CBS News' Naomi Ruchim joins CBSN AM with the latest from New York.
Supreme Court blocks vaccine rule for companies, allows health care worker mandate
"Although Congress has indisputably given OSHA the power to regulate occupational dangers, it has not given that agency the power to regulate public health more broadly."
Supreme Court blocks Biden's vaccine rule
The Supreme Court delivered a blow to the Biden administration's vaccine rule for employers. The ruling comes as new COVID-19 infections continue to rise across the country. CBS News correspondent Meg Oliver has more on how the recent spike in cases and hospitalizations is driving many hospitals to their breaking points. Then, Dr. Christopher Colbert, an assistant program director of emergency medicine residency at University of Illinois, joins Jamie Yuccas on CBSN to discuss the latest.
Supreme Court rules on vaccine requirements
The U.S. Supreme Court will allow the Biden administration to enforce a nationwide COVID-19 vaccine requirement for health care workers. But the court rejected a vaccine-or-test mandate for large companies. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson and CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford join Tony Dokoupil on CBSN to explain the rulings.
Expert advice on COVID-19 testing
Americans are clamoring to get COVID-19 tests, and the country can't keep up with the demand. CBS News correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports on the situation as Omicron spreads and hospitalizations rise. Then Dr. Michael Mina, an epidemiologist and chief science officer at eMed speaks with Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers on CBSN about the CDC's isolation guidance, the best way for schools to handle COVID testing, and the impact of prior infections on immunity.
Study shows COVID risks for unvaccinated pregnant women and their babies
Data on thousands of pregnant women in Scotland shows those who didn't get vaccinated were more likely to end up hospitalized in critical care or have a stillbirth.
Judge stops father visiting his child over his COVID vaccine refusal
A Quebec judge ruled that it would "not be in the child's best interest" to see her dad, who is unvaccinated and "opposed to health measures."
Cases and hospitalizations continue to spike
The U.S. continues to see record-breaking numbers of COVID-19 cases driven by the Omicron variant. CBS news correspondent Carter Evans reports on the recent surge in infections. Then, Dr. Adrian Burrowes, family medicine physician and CEO of CFP Physicians Group, joins Lilia Luciano on CBSN to discuss.
What donors to Trump's White House ballroom stand to gain from the federal government
Dozens of companies and wealthy individuals have given money toward President Trump's $300 million White House ballroom project. Many have also sought favorable policies from his administration.
At least 4 killed in Ukraine after Russian missile and drone attacks
Russian missile and drone attacks on Ukraine overnight into Saturday killed at least four people and wounded 20, officials said.
U.S. sending aircraft carrier strike group to Latin America in major buildup
The U.S. is sending an aircraft carrier strike group to the waters off Latin America, dramatically increasing the number of service members and ships dedicated to countering narcotics traffickers.
Government shutdown hits Day 25 with no deal in sight
The government shutdown hit Day 25 with no deal in sight as the Senate stands adjourned for the weekend.
Honduran man killed on Virginia highway while fleeing ICE agents
Jose Castro-Rivera was in a vehicle that was stopped on a Virginia highway on Thursday morning, according to Virginia State Police.
Ireland's Catherine Connolly set to be president after rival concedes election
Connolly has garnered the backing of a range of left-leaning parties, including Sinn Féin, the Labour Party and the Social Democrats.
3 Chinese citizens arrested for attempting to illegally buy uranium
The suspects planned to transport the nuclear material to China through Russia, the security service said in a statement.
Kamala Harris leaves the door open for another presidential run
Former vice president Kamala Harris spoke about the possibility of a woman being in the White House one day in an interview with the BBC.
Inside Octagon House, one of D.C.'s oldest – and most haunted – homes
The Octagon is an approximately 10,000 square foot home designed by William Thornton, who served as the first architect of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.