CDC updates guidance on best masks to protect against COVID-19
The CDC updated its website to say N95 and KN95 masks offer higher levels of protection than cloth masks, although it stopped short of recommending them for everyone.
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How do I get reimbursed for rapid COVID tests?
Beginning January 15, most private insurers will cover the cost of eight rapid at-home COVID-19 tests per month.
Australia cancels Novak Djokovic's visa again
The tennis star is facing deportation just days before the Australian Open, but his lawyers are trying to keep that from happening and to get him permission to take part in the tournament.
COVID-19 cases inside ICE detention centers surge by 520%
Over 37% of immigrants in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody have declined vaccination, according to data obtained by CBS News.
Businesses face tangle of state and local rules on vaccines
Companies that used mandates to achieve relatively high vaccination rates may decide they have accomplished enough.
Consumer Price Index jumped 7% in 2021
According to the Department of Labor, the Consumer Price Index jumped 7% in 2021. But some economists believe inflation will improve in the coming year. Wall Street Journal reporter Harriet Torry joined CBSN to discuss expert's predictions and possible moves by the government.
Overburdened hospitals & new COVID studies
The White House is deploying 1,000 military personnel to help overburdened hospitals dealing with COVID-19 as the Omicron variant continues to spread. Infectious disease specialist Dr. Amesh Adalja joins CBSN to discuss how hospitals are coping, a new study on COVID's impact on pregnant people, and research on the potential use of marijuana compounds.
COVID-19 is linked to more diabetes diagnoses in kids
"We're seeing so many more kids come in with diabetes," one doctor told CBS News. "And they're more sick."
FDA OK's use of expired COVID tests in Florida
The FDA has extended the shelf life of up to 1 million expired COVID tests that were confirmed to have been stockpiled in a Florida warehouse last week, as the state deals with spike of cases.
COVID Omicron mask update: 7 fashion brands you didn't know sell face masks
From luxury to under-the-radar brands, these high-end face masks offer protection from COVID-19 in style.
FDA approves use of 1 million COVID tests that expired in Florida
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said last week that the tests weren't distributed because of "low demand."
Omicron variant causing "hellacious" worker shortages
COVID-19 is tearing through the U.S. workforce, disrupting businesses from grocery stores to airlines.
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."
5 places where you can buy a home COVID-19 test today
With Omicron spreading, over-the-counter COVID-19 test kits are in short supply. But these sellers have them in stock.
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.
Military help for hospitals swamped by COVID
President Biden says he will deploy military medical teams to hospitals in six states overwhelmed with COVID-19 patients. CBS News correspondent Natalie Brand and CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang break down the president's announcement.
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.
UK prime minister apologizes for lockdown event
U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson is facing calls to resign following news he attended a Downing Street party in May 2020, while the country was under strict COVID-19 social restrictions. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab joins CBSN to discuss the scandal.
Omicron is not mild for U.S. hospital systems
The Omicron coronavirus variant and its typically milder COVID symptoms haven't been easier on the nation's hospitals. Ed Yong, staff writer for The Atlantic, spoke with health care workers in 11 states and joined CBSN to discuss what they said about Omicron's harsh reality.
How to get reimbursed for COVID tests
Starting January 15, Americans with private health insurance can get reimbursed for at-home COVID-19 tests. The new rules cover eight at-home tests per month, per individual. CBS MoneyWatch reporter Megan Cerullo joins Tony Dokoupil on CBSN with more details on the Biden administration's plan.
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.
White House focuses on COVID-19, inflation
President Biden will speak today on the administration's efforts to battle the surge of coronavirus cases, announcing plans to deploy military medical teams to assist in six states where hospitals are strained to their limits. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins "CBSN AM" to discuss this and more.
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."
Auschwitz museum says lawmaker is "exploiting" Holocaust in COVID debate
Poland's Auschwitz Memorial, located on the site of the largest former German concentration and extermination camp, said Davidson's comparison is "a sad symptom of moral and intellectual decay."
Charlie Kirk shooting suspect charged with aggravated murder, could face death penalty
Tyler Robinson, the man accused of assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk in Utah, was charged with aggravated murder.
Robert Redford, charismatic star and Oscar-winning director, dies at age 89
One of Hollywood's leading actors, Robert Redford starred in such movies as "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" and "The Way We Were."
Ousted CDC director to warn of "real risk" for vaccines for children if panel meets
Susan Monarez will testify before a Senate panel Wednesday about why she believes she was fired.
Cargo ship runs into engine trouble on way to space station
Two planned engine firings shut down prematurely, NASA said, putting the Cygnus cargo ship's approach to the space station on hold.
FBI's Patel faces questions on Kirk probe, Epstein files at Senate hearing
FBI Director Kash Patel testified for more than four and a half hours before the Senate Judiciary Committee, where he fielded questions over his leadership of the bureau.
Trump unlikely to escape Epstein scandal on historic state visit to U.K.
The ongoing fallout over Epstein is likely to follow Trump on his formal state visit to the U.K., which just lost its ambassador in D.C. to the scandal.
Charlie Kirk suspect confessed to the killing in text to his roommate, prosecutor says
Court documents show the suspect's roommate found a note in their apartment that read, "I had the opportunity to take out Charlie Kirk and I'm going to take it."
New CDC advisory panel members include more COVID vaccine critics
HHS and CDC announced five new members of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices just days ahead of a scheduled meeting that's likely to discuss COVID vaccines and more.
Luigi Mangione's state terrorism charges dismissed, judge rules
Luigi Mangione, accused of shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, appeared in court where his state terrorism charges were thrown out.