Boost now or wait? Many wonder how best to ride out COVID's next wave
About 70% of people 50 and older who got a first COVID-19 booster shot haven't received the recommended second one, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 17, 2022
Rep. Adam Kinzinger, former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb and more appear on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" this Sunday.
Twitter v. Musk: What to know about their legal battle
The social media platform's lawsuit against the mercurial billionaire will be resolved in a small but powerful Delaware court.
25 million kids didn't get routine vaccinations due to COVID, U.N. says
That continued a downward trend for childhood immunization in general. UNICEF's head calls it a "red alert" for the health of children worldwide.
Doctor urges caution with new COVID variant
The latest Omicron variant BA.5 now accounts for 65% of all new COVID cases, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Dr. Jay Varma, director of the Cornell Center for Pandemic Prevention and Response, joins CBS News' Ben Tracy to discuss the recent surge in infections.
Dr. Agus: COVID-19 vaccine boosters, brands
CBS News medical contributor Dr. David Agus joins CBS News' Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers to answer all your COVID-related questions including, whether or not you should wait to get boosted if you're taking an antibiotic and if mixing and matching booster doses could give you stronger immunity.
Italian president rejects Premier Mario Draghi's offer to resign
Italy's president has rebuffed Premier Mario Draghi's offer to resign after a key ally refused to back the government in a Senate vote.
10 unvaccinated K.C. Royals can't play in Canada vs. Toronto Blue Jays
Canadian COVID-linked restrictions prohibit their entry. They say their teammates support them. One is sacrificing $186,000 in pay for the four games.
Omicron variants surge across U.S.
The White House is telling all Americans over the age of 50 to get vaccinated against COVID-19 as the latest Omicron variants, BA.4 and BA.5, quickly spread across the country. According to the CDC, those subvariants are now responsible for more than 80% of all new cases. Infectious disease specialist Dr. Celine Gounder joined "CBS News Mornings" to discuss.
COVID surge fueled by Omicron sub-variant
The BA.5 sub-variant is driving a rise in COVID infections. Dr. Celine Gounder discusses who needs to get a booster now, and the plan to revise booster vaccines.
Disabled in the pandemic
As COVID precautions are being lifted nationwide, many disabled and immunocompromised Americans are feeling forgotten. Around seven million Americans are immunocompromised, putting them at higher risk for contracting severe COVID and dying. CBS News spoke to three disabled people about feeling left behind as the nation seems to be moving on from the pandemic.
COVID sub-variant drives rise in cases
A COVID sub-variant is driving an uptick in cases. White House COVID-19 Response Coordinator Dr. Ashish Jha discusses boosters and why cases are rising.
Sri Lanka's embattled government declares emergency as protests rage
Protesters want the president and prime minister out, but the PM is taking a hard line, saying Sri Lanka "can't allow fascists to take over."
New Omicron variants drive increase in COVID cases
"Your immune system will have a harder time fighting off this current wave."
Omicron subvariant becomes dominant in U.S.
The Biden administration has announced plans to help combat the spread of a new Omicron subvariant, which has become the dominant COVID-19 strain in the U.S. John Moore, Ph.D. and a professor of microbiology and immunology for Weill Cornell Medicine, spoke to CBS News' Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers on CBS News about why the U.S. could start to see a spike like the one Europe is experiencing.
London's Heathrow Airport caps passenger numbers to quell chaos
"We are asking our airline partners to stop selling summer tickets to limit the impact on passengers," Heathrow CEO says.
Amazon Prime Day arrives amid inflation and "frugal" shoppers
Amazon's Prime Day, which runs July 12 to 13, arrives as online sales growth is slowing.
New Omicron subvariant BA.5 threatening reinfections
The risk of reinfections is growing as the latest Omicron subvariant, BA.5, has quickly become dominant in the U.S. Dr. Mati Hlatshwayo Davis, the director of health for the city of St. Louis, joins CBS News' John Dickerson to discuss.
Cameron Diaz on her shift in priorities
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Cameron Diaz launched a wine label, Avaline, with her best friend. It's the first time most are seeing Diaz in years after she quit acting in 2014. She spoke to Dana Jacobson about her love of food and wine.
L.A. could reinstate mask mandates as COVID cases rise
Omicron subvariant BA.5 is responsible for more than half of all new cases in the country, according to the CDC.
Beijing imposes, then backs off COVID vaccine mandate amid fresh outbreaks
Two of China's biggest cities enjoyed only about a month of relief before cases re-emerged, prompting tighter rules on testing and vaccination, but confusion over the latter.
Monkeypox vaccine and testing delays echo failures in early COVID response
Some public health experts see in the response to monkeypox a repeat of mistakes that the government made in combating COVID-19.
Health expert answers COVID-19 questions
The Omicron subvariant BA.5 is estimated to make up a majority of U.S. COVID-19 cases. Dr. David Agus answers questions and discusses concerns surrounding booster shots and emerging variants.
150 million more people hungry worldwide in last 2 years, U.N. warns
WFP chief says if the world fails to act, "the result will be global destabilization, starvation, and mass migration on an unprecedented scale."
Long COVID symptoms cost woman her job
Nearly one in five COVID patients will experience long-haul symptoms that can last months or even years, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Jericka Duncan spoke with a woman who says she lost her job because of long COVID and has struggled to get benefits.
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Senate GOP eyes key Friday vote in different approach to end shutdown
Senate Republicans are planning a different approach to try and end the government shutdown on Friday. Follow live updates here.
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Airlines scramble to comply with FAA order cutting thousands of flights
The FAA ordered airlines to cut thousands of flights starting Friday as the agency deals with air traffic controller shortages during the government shutdown.
Judge orders Trump administration to fully fund SNAP benefits for November
U.S. District Judge John McConnell ordered the Trump administration to provide the full food stamp benefits by Friday.
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ICE's detainee population reaches 66,000, a new record high, statistics show
ICE's detainee population is at the highest level on record as President Trump intensifies his crackdown on illegal immigration — and just over half did not have criminal charges or convictions, according to data obtained by CBS News.
Tesla shareholders approve CEO Elon Musk's $1 trillion pay package
The vote comes after a top shareholder, Norway's sovereign wealth fund, said it would vote against the pay package.
Justices let Trump enforce new passport policy removing "X" gender marker
The Supreme Court agreed to freeze a lower court order that stopped the State Department from enforcing a new passport policy put into place by President Trump earlier this year.
Cowboys' Marshawn Kneeland dead at age 24
The Department of Public Safety said officers found Kneeland's vehicle abandoned after a crash, then found his body nearby.
Judge issues preliminary injunction against federal agents over use of force
A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction against federal immigration agents' use of force during Operation Midway Blitz, telling lawyers for the Trump administration she found their evidence "simply not credible."
Man who threw sandwich at federal agent in D.C. found not guilty
A man who was charged with throwing a sandwich at a federal agent was found not guilty of one count of misdemeanor assault by a jury in Washington, D.C.