"No evidence" new COVID variant causes more severe disease, CDC says
The LB.1 variant makes up close to 1 in 5 new COVID cases, the CDC estimates.
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COVID summer wave grows, with new variant LB.1 on the rise
A key COVID trend in the West is near "high" levels, the CDC says, and the new variant LB.1 is gaining ground.
Long COVID condition gets a new definition
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine has now given long COVID a universal definition. Dr. Amesh Adalja, infectious disease expert and Johns Hopkins senior scholar, joins to discuss.
Dr. Fauci says long school closures amid COVID "was not a good idea"
The initial shutting down of schools amid the COVID pandemic was "the right thing," but the length of the closures "was the problem," Dr. Anthony Fauci said on "CBS Mornings."
Behind the rise of at-home medical tests
At-home tests for various medical conditions are becoming increasingly popular. What's driving that trend? CBS News reporter Nidia Cavazos explains.
Andrew Cuomo questioned about COVID nursing home deaths
Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's handling of COVID in nursing homes was under scrutiny Tuesday in Washington, D.C.
New COVID variant KP.3 climbs to 25%, now largest in CDC estimates
The strain is "very, very similar" to the JN.1 variant from earlier this year.
Long COVID health effects shown in new study
A new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine finds some health effects of long COVID, including chronic fatigue and brain fog, can impair a person's ability to work or attend school for six months to two years. Dr. Céline Gounder, editor-at-large for public health at KFF, joined CBS News to discuss the findings and the latest news about bird flu.
Mike Johnson's plans for a second Trump term
In an exclusive interview with Semafor, House Speaker Mike Johnson said he plans to push a legislative package to address a wide range of issues if former President Donald Trump is reelected in November. Kadia Goba, the article's author, joins CBS News with more.
Fauci testifies about COVID response at heated House hearing
The hearing on COVID-19 marked Dr. Anthony Fauci's first public appearance on Capitol Hill since leaving government in 2022.
Fauci testifies on COVID-19 origins
Dr. Anthony Fauci, who served as director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases during the COVID-19 pandemic, testified Monday before a Republican-led House panel investigating the origins of coronavirus and the federal government's response. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports from Capitol Hill.
Chasing the bird flu | 60 Minutes Archive
In 2005, Dr. Anthony Fauci told 60 Minutes correspondent Steve Kroft the U.S. was not prepared if the H5N1 flu became a pandemic
What to know about the new KP.2 COVID variant
A new coronavirus variant is spreading through the U.S., according to the CDC. KP.2, also known as the "FLiRT" variant, is a mutation of the Omicron strain. Amira Roess, professor of global health and epidemiology at George Mason University, joins CBS News to discuss.
Map shows states where COVID is "likely growing"
Health authorities are watching for signs the virus might be starting to accelerate again after a springtime lull in COVID rates.
Bill to ban most public mask wearing advances in North Carolina
North Carolina Republicans are pushing forward with their plan to repeal a pandemic-era law, citing crime and recent campus protests.
"FLiRT" COVID variants are spreading. Scientists share what we know so far.
Some of the strains in the "FLiRT" group are closely related to the JN.1 COVID variant from last winter.
Seller of fake N95 face masks to refund $1.1 million to customers
Razer sold the Zephyr mask as protection against COVID during the pandemic, but products were not tested, feds say.
How one group helps New York City students reverse pandemic learning loss
City Year New York is an education nonprofit which supplies teams of student success coaches to serve as tutors, mentors and role models in 17 public schools citywide.
Millions of kids have long COVID and symptoms can be "heartbreaking"
Amanda Goodhart says her 6-year old son Logan caught COVID multiple times. But even months later, his symptoms didn't get better.
New study on kids and long COVID
A recent study estimates millions of children are suffering from long COVID. Michael George has more on why we still know so little about the illness and one mother's search for answers.
4 years since COVID pandemic began
Four years ago this week, the World Health Organization declared the novel coronavirus outbreak a global pandemic. Infectious disease expert Dr. Amesh Adalja joined CBS News to discuss where things stand with the virus now.
Biden touts economic record, infrastructure
In his 2024 State of the Union address, President Biden ran through his legislative achievements during his first term in office. He highlighted a $1.2 trillion infrastructure package to revitalize the nation's roads, bridges, waterways and public transit, and legislation that aims to boost domestic production of semiconductor chips.
U.S. to stop giving out free COVID tests
The U.S. government said it will stop accepting orders for free at-home COVID-19 tests on Friday. This comes after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated its guidance on masking, testing and isolation times. Dr. William Schaffner, a professor of infectious diseases at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, joins CBS News with a look at the updates.
USPS will stop accepting orders for free COVID tests on March 8
Free pandemic-era courses of Pfizer's Paxlovid will also stop being dispensed, but there are some other options for getting it.
CDC shortens 5-day COVID isolation, updates guidance on masks, testing
The new recommendations apply to COVID-19 and other viruses, like flu and RSV.
Justice Barrett on the Supreme Court's checks on Trump's power
In her first TV interview since joining the Supreme Court in 2020, Justice Amy Coney Barrett also discusses her vote in the 2022 Dobbs abortion case.
CBS News poll: On Trump deploying National Guard, divisions over impact on crime, rights
Trump's approval rating ticks back up; support for tariffs declines as some pull back buying.
Who won MTV Video Music Awards for 2025? See the full winners list here
See the full list of winners and nominees for the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards.
South Korea says it reached deal for release of workers detained in Georgia ICE raid
South Korea says it reached a deal with the U.S. to release more than 300 South Koreans detained in an immigration enforcement raid at a Georgia Hyundai plant.
Duckworth: Trump essentially "declared war" on Chicago
Sen. Tammy Duckworth, an Illinois Democrat, said President Trump "essentially just declared war on a major city in his own nation."
Powerball winning tickets sold in Texas, Missouri for estimated $1.8B jackpot
Saturday's jackpot had an estimated cash value of $826.4 million, Powerball said.
Former CDC physicians speak out against new vaccine policies
Four physicians, who recently resigned from the CDC in protest, tell "Sunday Morning" they believe HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is jeopardizing the nation's public health.
Australian woman who killed 3 with toxic mushrooms sentenced to life in prison
Erin Patterson was convicted for serving a poisonous meal to her estranged husband's parents, aunt and uncle during a beef Wellington lunch at her home in 2023
Ukraine government building damaged in large Russia aerial attack
Russia attacked Ukraine with 810 drones and decoys – the largest aerial attack on the country since the war began, Ukraine's Air Force said.