What Biden's new travel restrictions mean for you
International travel was a headache before the pandemic. New protocols make it even more complicated.
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Omicron COVID-19 variant found in 12 states
The biggest question is whether current, available vaccines will prevent severe cases spread by the Omicron variant.
Study shows men spread COVID particles more than women and children
And the louder you talk, the more particles you're likely to emit, one of the study's authors said.
Face the Nation: Murthy, Kerkhove, deSouza
Missed the second half of the show? The latest on the rise in COVID cases related to the new Omicron variant, countries are doing boosters while others struggle to vaccinate their populations, and tracking COVID variants with genomic sequencing.
COVID-19 travel rule takes effect Monday
CBS News national correspondent Mark Strassmann reports on the spread of coronavirus in the U.S. and the new rule that all international travelers entering the country will need to test negative for COVID-19 within 24 hours of departure. Dr. Esther Choo, professor of emergency medicine at Oregon Health and Science University, talks with CBSN's Lana Zak about these and more coronavirus topics.
Full interview: Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy on "Face the Nation"
Dr. Murthy discusses concerns around the Omicron variant.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation" on December 5, 2021
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, Dr. Vivek Murthy and Governor Ned Lamont sat down with Margaret Brennan
Gottlieb on vaccine availability worldwide
Dr. Scott Gotlieb, the former FDA commissioner, said last week that five of eight countries in the U.S. travel ban had turned down vaccines. He said "we do need to get capacities into these countries so it's not a recurring problem."
Connecticut governor on Omicron spread
Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont, whose state has detected the Omicron variant, said that he is "concerned" about the spread of Omicron, especially since his state is located between New York and Boston.
WHO COVID technical lead on boosters
Following WHO comments last month that COVID booster rollout is a "scandal," WHO COVID-19 technical lead Dr. Maria Van Kerkhove said Sunday that it is "unjust" that some countries are doing boosters while others struggle to vaccinate their populations.
States brace for impact as Omicron hits
CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann reports on the ongoing impacts of the coronavirus pandemic in the United States.
Open: This is "Face the Nation," December 5
Today on "Face the Nation," with the world still battling COVID's Delta surge, preparations are now underway to combat a new threat.
Transcript: Maria Van Kerkhove on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Maria Van Kerkhove, WHO COVID-19 technical lead, that aired December 5, 2021 on "Face the Nation."
COVID cases on the rise worldwide
CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer reports from Seoul, South Korea, on the global impacts of COVID-19
Transcript: Francis deSouza on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Illumina CEO Francis deSouza on Sunday, December 5, 2021.
Transcript: Governor Ned Lamont on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont that aired Sunday, December 5, 2021, on "Face the Nation."
Transcript: Dr. Scott Gottlieb on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb on Sunday, December 5, 2021.
Transcript: Dr. Vivek Murthy on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Dr. Vivek Murthy, U.S. Surgeon General, that aired on Sunday, December 5, 2021, on "Face the Nation."
Omicron variant detected in at least 11 states
As of Saturday morning, health officials have confirmed cases of the Omicron variant in 11 states from Hawaii to New York. Doctors warn it is likely already more widespread than reported. In the meantime, the CDC warns the Delta variant is still killing roughly 1,000 people every day. CBS News' Tom Hanson has more, and then emergency room physician at Brigham and Women's Hospital, professor at Harvard Medical School and author of "Inside Medicine" at Bulletin.com Dr. Jeremy Faust joins CBSN to discuss the spread of the Omicron variant.
Omicron interrupts holiday planning in the U.K.
COVID-19 variant Omicron is pushing its way into many countries and the U.K. is no exception. CBS News contributor Simon Bates sheds light on what Britain's residents are facing in the weeks before Christmas in this weekend's edition of "London Calling."
Multiple states report Omicron variant cases
The highly contagious Omicron COVID-19 variant, first detected in South Africa, has made its way from coast to coast in the United States this week, with cases reported in at least 11 states. While the number of infections is low, there are a lot of questions about the new variant. Tom Hanson has the latest on the pandemic response.
Biden addresses November jobs report
The U.S. added just 210,000 new jobs in November, a figure well below economists' prediction of 550,000. But in a sign of improvement, the unemployment rate fell to 4.2%. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joins CBSN's Lana Zak with reaction from the White House.
More cases of Omicron variant detected in U.S.
The Omicron variant has been confirmed in at least nine states across the U.S. Scientists say it appears to be spreading twice as fast as the Delta variant. Elise Preston takes a look.
U.S. economy added only 210,000 jobs in November
The November jobs report fell far short of expectations. Weijia Jiang has reaction from the White House.
COVID cases rise ahead of holiday
Coronavirus infections are rising again in half the country, just as people begin traveling for Thanksgiving. More than 53 million people are expected to hit the road this holiday weekend, creating concerns of large indoor gatherings. Tom Wait has more.
Trump asks Supreme Court to allow him to fire Fed's Lisa Cook
The Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to allow President Trump to fire Lisa Cook from her position on the Federal Reserve Board of Governors.
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CDC's vaccine advisory panel to vote on measles, hepatitis B shots
The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices is meeting to discuss and vote on hepatitis B and measles, mumps, rubella and varicella vaccines for children.
Trump says Putin has "really let me down" as he wraps up U.K. visit
Trump's visit to Britain moved from royal spectacle to politics on day 2, as he and the U.K.'s Keir Starmer discussed the Gaza and Ukraine wars and other issues.
ABC pre-empts "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" over Kimmel's Charlie Kirk comments
ABC's announcement came as media giants Nexstar and Sinclair announced they would preempt the show indefinitely on all their stations over his remarks.
Judge blocks deportation of Guatemalan kids, saying justification "crumbled"
Judge Timothy Kelly wrote that the administration's argument that it was trying to reunite a group of Guatemalan kids with family members "crumbled like a house of cards."
Nvidia announces $5 billion investment in Intel along with collaboration
The two companies will team up to work on custom data centers as well as PC products.
Helicopter crashes in Washington state near military base, Army says
The Army said that a helicopter crashed in a rural area of Washington state near Joint Base Lewis-McChord.
3 police officers killed, 2 wounded in York County, Pennsylvania, shooting; suspect dead
Three police officers were fatally shot and two others were wounded in a shooting Wednesday.
FTC accuses Live Nation, Ticketmaster of illegally reselling tickets
Regulators allege Ticketmaster used deceptive pricing and sales tactics, costing consumers billions of dollars.