COVID fell to fourth leading cause of death for Americans in 2022
The virus ranked behind deaths from heart disease, cancer and drug overdoses in 2022.
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Wisconsin Supreme Court won't order ivermectin use for COVID
Wisconsin's conservative-controlled Supreme Court ruled a hospital couldn't be forced to give a deworming drug to a patient with COVID-19, saying a county judge did not cite a legal basis for ordering the facility to administer ivermectin.
Chinese embark on a post-COVID spring break travel bonanza
While few Chinese are booking trips abroad yet, the country's domestic hotspots are having to turn people away and driving prices up to meet record demand.
Surgeon general declares loneliness epidemic
Dr. Vivek Murthy says it poses risks as deadly as smoking a dozen cigarettes a day, and the crisis got much worse as COVID spread.
Biden administration ending vaccine mandate for federal workers, travelers
The requirements end May 11, when the administration is officially declaring COVID-19 public health emergencies over.
AstraZeneca: New COVID drug may guard against all variants of concern
The drugmaker says the FDA could clear the new COVID drug for immunocompromised in months.
Over 6% of Americans have long COVID: Survey
A survey from the U.S. Census Bureau shows that more than 6% of American adults currently have long COVID and more than 15% have had it at some point in time. Dr. Jodie Guest, a professor and vice chair of the Department of Epidemiology at Emory University's Rollins School of Public Health, joins "CBS News Mornings" with more on the symptoms of long COVID.
Many seniors now eligible to get another COVID booster
The latest round of boosters comes amid a swath of changes now greenlighted by FDA and CDC to COVID-19 vaccines.
Latest COVID booster guidance; new subvariant
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is expected to sign off on guidance for another COVID-19 vaccine booster for higher-risk groups. Meanwhile, a new subvariant of the virus first detected in India is spreading across the U.S. Dr. Matifadza Hlatshwayo Davis, director of health for the city of St. Louis, joins CBS News to discuss.
COVID-19 national emergency officially ends
President Biden signed a bipartisan bill Monday which officially ended the COVID-19 national emergency. The emergency declaration expanded the Trump and Biden administrations' ability to address the economic and public welfare effects of COVID-19. Dr. William Schaffner, professor of infectious diseases at the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, explained what Americans can expect moving forward.
Tupperware says it may go out of business
Food storage container giant Tupperware may soon be going out business, the company warned. Rick Newman, senior Columnist for Yahoo Finance, joined CBS News to discuss what's gone wrong for the brand since its surge during the pandemic and whether this will be an industry trend.
Biden signs bill ending COVID-19 national emergency
The White House had previously voiced its opposition to the bill.
China health officials lash out at WHO, defend COVID virus search
The origins of COVID-19 are still debated and the focus of bitter political dispute.
COVID survivor smells coffee for first time
For two years as she struggled with long COVID, Jennifer Henderson hasn't been able to smell or taste. But after getting a pain management injection, she was finally able to smell coffee again – and broke down in tears. "I just feel like I'm getting my life back."
Many U.S. soldiers packed on pounds during pandemic, making 10,000 obese
American Marines and sailors gained weight, as well, a study shows. And there's no sign that the trend is ending, underscoring longstanding concerns about the readiness of America's fighting forces.
Layoffs begin at Disney as CEO Bob Iger moves to pare losses
Some 7,000 employees will lose their jobs, with the first round of cuts starting this week as Disney moves to slash costs.
2/27: Red and Blue
New report reignites debate over origins of COVID; Michigan Rep. Elissa Slotkin announces Senate bid.
Long COVID remains an uphill battle for many Americans
Long COVID has affected millions of people globally.
Pandemic experiences vary from state to state
Each state experienced the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic in different ways. CBS News contributor Dr. Celine Gounder, an infectious disease specialist at New York University and editor-at-large for public health at Kaiser Health News, discussed pandemic disparities as well as the latest information on those experiencing long COVID.
Biden addresses fatal drone strike in Syria
President Biden made his first trip to Canada as commander-in-chief to meet with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. In his opening statements Friday, Biden addressed the fatal drone attack on U.S. forces in Syria. CBS News Washington correspondent Christina Ruffini examined the president's comments and the ongoing situation in Syria.
House Intel panel chair weighs in on Xi visit, origins of COVID
GOP Rep. Mike Turner also discussed the impending declassification of intelligence on the the origins of COVID-19.
COVID left some with damaged immune response, study finds
Scientists found a "major reduction" in a part of T cell responses in people who were infected before being vaccinated.
From addiction treatment to nursing homes, end of COVID rules will bring change
The Biden administration's decision to end the COVID-19 public health emergency in May will have ripple effects across the health care system.
Novak Djokovic to miss Miami Open due to COVID vaccination status
Miami Open organizers said they tried their best to get Djokovic an exception to the U.S. policy, which restricts international travelers without a COVID-19 vaccination from entering the country.
New genetic analysis finds clues to animal origin of COVID outbreak
Analysis presented to the WHO offers clues to whether animals, possibly raccoon dogs, were infected at the Huanan animal market in early 2020.
Trump hikes tariffs on Canada by another 10% in response to anti-tariff ad
The move comes even though Ontario's leader said the anti-tariff ad would be halted beginning Monday.
Hurricane Melissa strengthens into a powerful Category 3 storm in the Caribbean
Melissa strengthened into a major hurricane and is expected to bring "catastrophic" flash flooding and landslides to Jamaica, Haiti and the Dominican Republic.
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.
Trump travels to Asia to meet China's Xi, as government shutdown continues
President Trump met with the emir and prime minister of Qatar Saturday aboard Air Force One during a refueling stop.
Trump calls for prosecution of more political foes including Smith and Garland
President Trump late Friday pushed for several Biden-era Justice Department officials to be prosecuted over an FBI investigation into the fallout of the 2020 election.
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.
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.
June Lockhart, actor known for "Lassie" and "Lost in Space," dies at 100
June Lockhart, the actor best known for her role as the matriarch in the TV series "Lassie", has died, her family spokesperson said Saturday.
Government shutdown hits Day 26 with no deal in sight
The government shutdown hit Day 26 with no deal in sight as the Senate stands adjourned for the weekend.