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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.
The Los Angeles Unified School District is voting today on whether to mandate COVID vaccines for all students 12 and up. But as Jamie Yuccas reports, the battle over mask and vaccine mandates in schools stretches far beyond California, with parents split over how to handle children making up a quarter of all new COVID cases nationwide.
New York City is facing the biggest number of COVID-19 hospitalizations since spring of 2020, but the city's new mayor is urging schools and businesses to stay open. Mayor Eric Adams joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the city's response to the latest pandemic surge, and combating crime.
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.
CBS News medical contributor Dr. David Agus joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the latest research into the severity and contagiousness of the Omicron variant.
Tennis champion Novak Djokovic faces deportation from Australia after officials there revoked the player's visa for a second time. Charlie D'Agata reports on how the world's number one tennis player is challenging that decision and still might play in Monday's Australian Open.
Twenty-eight million school-aged children are now eligible to get Pfizer's mini dose of the COVID vaccine. Vaccinations will begin as early as Wednesday. David Begnaud has the latest.
More than 360,000 children under the age of 12 have received at least one dose of Pfizer's vaccine. First lady Dr. Jill Biden toured an elementary school in Virginia acting as a vaccine clinic to push more school districts to do the same. Nikki Battiste reports.
There is strong new evidence that COVID-19 vaccines do not lead to infertility. A newly-released study found no correlation between vaccination and the ability to get pregnant. It comes as recent data also suggests that COVID-19 infection surfacing in late pregnancy can have deadly outcomes for unvaccinated pregnant people and their babies. Nikki Battiste reports from Chicago.
Average daily COVID-19 cases hit a new record high in the U.S., topping 300,000 last week. CBS News medical contributor Dr. David Agus joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the latest on the Omicron variant, CDC isolation guidelines and coronavirus vaccine boosters for kids ages 12 to 15.
President Biden is expected to deliver remarks announcing a new six-step strategy to stop the spread of COVID-19 and boost vaccinations. Nancy Cordes has the latest from the White House.
Pfizer Inc. said Friday that initial study results show its experimental antiviral pill for COVID-19 cut rates of hospitalization and death by nearly 90%.
Tennessee has the most COVID-19 cases in the United States with one of the lowest vaccination rates. Omar Villafranca visits the state and speaks to a family whose healthy, 17-year-old son was hospitalized with COVID and MIS-C.
There is a new push for booster shots as COVID-19 hospitalizations rise in at least 42 states. Nikki Battiste has the latest.
As the NBA prepares to celebrate its 75th season, it's tapped Magic Johnson to serve as a season-long ambassador. The basketball legend sits down with Lilia Luciano to talk about the league, its legacy, and why NBA players need to get vaccinated.
Many Americans who received a Moderna COVID-19 vaccine could soon have access to a booster shot, after an FDA advisory panel unanimously endorsed a third dose. The panel will consider if a booster shot of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine is needed for those who received the single-dose vaccine. Weijia Jiang has the latest.
The FDA recently warned parents not to ask health care providers to vaccinate children under 12 years of age against COVID until the agency authorizes a vaccine for that age group. Dr. Jon LaPook joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about the potential dangers and when vaccine authorization is likely.
COVID-19 cases with Omicron detected are increasing across the country. The White House is urging people to get a booster shot to combat the highly infectious variant. Meg Oliver reports.
The U.K. is imposing new restrictions and ramping up the push to get booster shots ahead of a possible "tidal wave" of Omicron cases in the country. CBS News medical contributor Dr. David Agus joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss what the U.S. can learn from the U.K.'s Omicron emergency.
The FDA is considering whether to authorize boosters for 16- and 17-year-olds and could announce a decision as soon as Thursday. It comes as U.S. health officials are urging Americans to use all the tools available to fight COVID-19. Nikki Battiste reports.
The FDA has authorized Moderna and Johnson & Johnson booster shots and will allow Americans to switch vaccine brands when they get a booster. Dr. Anthony Fauci joins "CBS Mornings" and explains who will be included, and updates the outlook on vaccines for kids younger than 12.
The CDC formally recommended booster shots for millions of Americas who received Moderna and Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccines. CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss.
A judge in Illinois filed a temporary restraining order against Chicago police union president John Catanzara amid a vaccine battle between the union and the city. Nancy Chen reports.
CDC Director Rochelle Walensky explains the need for states to share their data with the CDC in order to better advise the public.
While the overall numbers are small compared to other nations, they're the highest China has ever confirmed, and authorities are racing to stamp out flare-ups.
The government shutdown is now on Day 39 as senators return to Capitol Hill for a rare Saturday session. Follow live updates here.
Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson on Friday froze, for now, a lower court order that required the Trump administration to swiftly provide full SNAP benefits to roughly 42 million Americans.
UPS and FedEx are grounding their MD-11 fleets "out of an abundance of caution" after a deadly crash at a UPS hub in Kentucky.
The FAA ordered airlines to cut thousands of flights ahead of this weekend as the agency deals with air traffic controller shortages during the government shutdown.
In late September, President Trump announced he would be deploying federal troops to Portland in response to downtown protests over the administration's immigration crackdown.
The arrests were made in five cities in the first operation in Spain to dismantle the Venezuelan prison gang.
Dodgers pitcher Alex Vesia took a leave of absence from the team a day before the World Series.
The leader of the influential conservative think tank is facing calls to resign and several staff members have left in protest.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia's lawyers argued an interview conducted by a U.S. asylum officer last month did not amount to sufficient due process.