Long COVID to blame for more than 3,500 deaths so far, CDC reports
Thousands of death certificates previously counted as COVID-19 fatalities were actually related to long COVID, researchers say — and the true number is likely higher.
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NYC health officials recommend wearing masks
Mask recommendations are making a comeback in New York as the area sees rising cases of COVID-19, flu and the respiratory virus RSV. New York City Health Commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasan joins CBS News anchors Lana Zak and Elaine Quijano to discuss the steps people can take to help reduce the risk.
Stars share health stories with Dr. Agus
CBS News medical contributor Dr, David Agus joined Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers to talk about his new Paramount+ show "The Checkup with Dr. David Agus" and the increase of COVID-19 cases in the U.S.
Hospitals overwhelmed with respiratory illnesses
Hospitals across the U.S. are grappling with a surge of patients with respiratory illnesses including COVID-19, RSV and the flu. Dr. Dyan Hes joins "CBS News Mornings" to discuss the latest on the so-called "tripledemic."
Elon Musk targets Dr. Anthony Fauci in viral tweet
"My pronouns are Prosecute/Fauci," the Twitter CEO wrote on Sunday.
Respiratory virus surge strains hospitals
Hospitals across the U.S. are seeing an influx of patients due to a "tripledemic" of flu, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) and COVID-19 cases. Danya Bacchus has the details.
CDC urges masking in some areas as COVID-19 cases surge
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is urging people in New York City, Los Angeles and other communities to mask up as COVID-19 cases surge amid a spike in other respiratory viruses. Elise Preston has more.
Masks recommended again in NYC, LA and other cities as COVID cases climb
Around 14% of Americans now live in counties at "high" COVID-19 Community Levels, up from 5% last week.
China's strict zero-COVID policy replaced by chaos, confusion and risk
The rules have eased but Beijing's streets are still desolate because nobody's sure what's replaced them, and there's fear of a looming exit wave.
Updated COVID vaccines cleared for younger kids, but some will have to wait
The FDA says it is waiting for data to be submitted next year to clear shots for some of the youngest Pfizer vaccine recipients.
Implications of commercializing COVID-19 vaccines, treatments
The U.S. government could stop paying for COVID-19 vaccines and treatments, which would shift the burden to the commercial market. Dr. Céline Gounder, a CBS News contributor and editor at large for Kaiser Health News, discussed the impact of potentially commercializing coronavirus vaccines and treatments.
"Tripledemic" of flu, RSV and COVID-19 strains hospitals as cases spike
Doctors say all three of the now-prevalent viral infections sweeping the country could be slowed by mask-wearing.
Senate report spotlights early COVID response missteps
The 242-page document is the latest to retrace early U.S. shortcomings to address the SARS-CoV-2 outbreak.
Rep. Seth Moulton on military funding bill
A deadline to pass government funding is just nine days away. Rep. Seth Moulton, a member of the House Armed Services Committee and a former Marine Corps officer, joins "Red and Blue" to discuss the bill to fund the military in 2023, as well as what may happen with COVID vaccine mandates in the armed forces.
China's new COVID policy may aid supply chain
As Wall Street anticipates next week's Federal Reserve meeting, the market may have caught a break as China began to ease its strict "zero-COVID" policies. David Bahnsen of The Bahnsen Group joins CBS News to discuss why some investors are bullish on the effect of China's new policy.
China announces reduced COVID measures
China looks set to change course from its zero COVID policy. Elizabeth Palmer reports.
China eases "zero COVID" restrictions
In a major reversal of policy, China announced a series of measures rolling back some of its most draconian "zero COVID" restrictions. The move followed widespread protests in recent weeks. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer joined Anne-Marie Green on "CBS News Mornings" to discuss the latest.
China announces major easing of "zero-COVID" policy after protests
The announcement appeared to be in response to widespread protests in recent weeks, including some of the boldest demonstrations China has seen in decades.
Paxlovid has been free so far. Next year, sticker shock awaits.
The government soon will stop paying for the COVID drug that has proved to be the most effective at keeping patients alive and out of the hospital.
Hospitals face "tripledemic" as illness cases rise
Hospitals in the U.S. are seeing a rising number of cases of the flu, RSV and COVID-19 as Americans let their guard down. Carter Evans has more.
How the pandemic affected teens' brains
A recent study found that the stress of pandemic lockdowns and school closures prematurely aged teenage brains. Ian Gotlib, the lead author of that study and apsychology professor at Stanford University, joined CBS News to discuss his findings.
Family blocks vital surgery for infant over COVID-vaccinated blood
Authorities want to take partial custody of the child, leaving the parents in charge of non-medical care, but allowing the procedure to go ahead.
LA officials weigh indoor mask mandate
Los Angeles County is considering implementing an indoor mask mandate as COVID-19 hospitalizations climb and fears that a "tripledemic" of coronavirus, flu and RSV could strain hospitals. Dr. Jerry Abraham, who heads up vaccine efforts at Kedren Health in South Los Angeles, joins CBS News to discuss the rising cases and what patients and parents need to know.
Parts of China loosening COVID-19 measures
Parts of China are loosening COVID-19 restrictions, which are some of the toughest in the world. In Beijing and at least 16 other cities, commuters have been allowed to board buses and subways without a virus test in the previous 48 hours for the first time in months. The country's decision to ease restrictions follows widespread protests in more than 20 cities last week. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer has the latest.
China reports 2 new COVID deaths as some restrictions eased
China has reported two additional deaths from COVID-19 as some cities move cautiously to ease anti-pandemic restrictions following increasingly vocal public frustrations.
Thune says he's "optimistic" about ending government shutdown this week
The shutdown is likely to become the longest on record this evening, when it would surpass the 35 day mark set in 2019.
Trump says government shutdown ends when Democrats give in
President Trump offered no plan for health care costs, which have been a sticking point in ending a government shutdown, and says it will end when Democrats give in.
Trump administration will use contingency fund to pay partial SNAP benefits
The U.S. Department of Agriculture told a federal court that it will tap into a contingency fund to allow states to issue partial SNAP benefits.
Diane Ladd, Oscar-nominated actress and mother of Laura Dern, dies at 89
Diane Ladd, the actor known for her Oscar-nominated roles in "Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore," "Wild at Heart," and "Rambling Rose" has died.
What experts say about Trump's plans to restart nuclear testing
After his recent remarks about resuming nuclear testing, President Trump told "60 Minutes" "we're the only country that doesn't test."
Trump on cryptocurrency tycoon he pardoned: "I don't know who he is"
President Trump told 60 Minutes he doesn't know the Binance crypto exchange founder he pardoned. Binance has done business with the Trump family's crypto firm World Liberty Financial.
SNAP recipients say they're ready to scrimp amid food-stamp fight
The USDA said it would provide partial food stamp benefits for November, but it's unclear exactly when participants will get those funds.
Illinois man charged with threatening Trump in Instagram video
A Winthrop Harbor man under investigation by the U.S. Secret Service was arrested Monday morning at his home in Lake County, Illinois.
Is COVID-19 during pregnancy linked to autism? New study offers clues
A large study from Massachusetts found that babies whose mothers had COVID-19 while pregnant were slightly more likely to have a range of neurodevelopmental diagnoses by age 3.