Health officials warn unvaccinated Americans

Health officials fear the highly contagious Omicron strain, already detected in 40 states, will become the nation's most dominant coronavirus variant in the coming weeks, and urged Americans to get vaccinated and boosted. Dr. Len Horovitz, a pulmonary specialist at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City, joins CBSN to discuss the CDC's decision to no longer recommend Johnson and Johnson's one-dose vaccine to unvaccinated Americans and other coronavirus-related news.

• Dec 17, 2021
• 05:40

White House appeals vaccine policy challenge

The Biden administration is asking the Supreme Court to reinstate its vaccine policy for workers at federally funded hospitals. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joined CBSN with more on the emergency filings, which look to block rulings by lower court judges that halted the requirement from going into effect in several states, and other news from the White House.

• Dec 17, 2021
• 09:53

Brazil leader wants names of regulators who okayed COVID jab for kids

Health agency bosses reported death threats before approving the Pfizer vaccine for young children. Bolsonaro says public should make "their own judgements" on the decisionmakers.

• Dec 17, 2021

France imposes travel restrictions on U.K.

Cases of COVID-19 are skyrocketing in the U.K. More than 78,000 people tested positive for the virus Wednesday, the highest number of daily cases recorded in Britain since the start of the pandemic. Health officials fear the record could be a sign of things to come. In response, France is instituting new travel restrictions on the U.K. CBS News foreign correspondent Holly Williams has more from London on Britain's vaccination campaign, and CBS News' Elaine Cobbe spoke with CBSN's Elise Preston about what the new restrictions could mean for the French economy ahead of the holidays.

• Dec 16, 2021
• 08:22

U.S. braces for COVID surge before holidays

Health officials are sounding the alarm about the rising number of COVID-19 cases nationwide. States and businesses are revising their coronavirus plans. Meg Oliver has the details.

• Dec 16, 2021
• 03:23

COVID-19 cases climb as Omicron looms

COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations are climbing ahead of the holidays. Dr. Anthony Fauci says current booster shots are effective against the Omicron variant, which now accounts for 3% of cases in the U.S. Dr. Celine Gounder, an infectious disease specialist and epidemiologist at NYU and Bellevue Hospital, joins CBSN's Elise Preston with more.

• Dec 16, 2021
• 04:58

Doctor on rising COVID cases in U.S.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said the Omicron coronavirus variant has been found in 36 states, and the seven-day average of daily new cases nationwide is approaching 120,000, the highest in about three months. The agency projects the U.S. will see 1.3 million new cases during Christmas week. Dr. William Schaffner, a professor of infectious diseases at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, joins CBSN to discuss the latest on the pandemic.

• Dec 16, 2021
• 06:39

White House urges boosters to combat Omicron

With coronavirus cases on the rise across the country, some colleges are reinstating COVID-19 protocols and even closing their campuses. The Delta variant remains the dominant strain, representing about 96% of cases across the country. Nikki Battiste has the latest.

• Dec 15, 2021
• 03:15

COVID restriction opponents suspected of plot to kill German official

Authorities raided properties, seizing weapons and placing 6 people under investigation over an alleged plot to murder the premier of Saxony state.

• Dec 15, 2021

2 Pfizer doses 70% effective against Omicron hospitalization, data show

Preliminary analysis of the latest real-world data from South Africa shows that while two shots of the vaccine alone may not stop an infection, it will help avoid serious illness.

• Dec 14, 2021

Pfizer seeks FDA authorization for COVID pill

Pfizer has submitted a request for the Food and Drug Administration to provide emergency use authorization for its oral antiviral pill to help fight COVID-19 in high-risk adult patients. Dr. Payal Patel, an infectious disease physician at the University of Michigan, joins CBSN to with more on Pfizer's new pill and the pandemic.

• Dec 14, 2021
• 08:39

Despite Omicron's takeover, expert says South Africa "in a good space"

Unlike previous COVID variants, Omicron has not brought a spike in hospitalizations. One vaccinologist thanks natural immunity, and says it will be a "true test" for the vaccines.

• Dec 14, 2021

The latest on Omicron variant

Health officials are working to learn more about the new Omicron COVID-19 variant. Michael George speaks with CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook about what is known and what can be expected.

• Nov 27, 2021
• 02:03

First members of military are discharged for refusing COVID vaccine

The Air Force has discharged 27 service members.

• Dec 14, 2021

One year since first Pfizer vaccination

It has been exactly one year since the Food and Drug Administration authorized the Pfizer vaccine — the first of three COVID-19 vaccines now in use in the United States. During that time, more than 480 million shots have been administered. But even with those protections, case numbers have gone up 22% in the past two weeks. That sharp increase is a stark reminder that despite the effectiveness of the vaccines, the virus is still able to spread. Michael George has the latest.

• Dec 11, 2021
• 03:03

Britain announces new COVID restrictions

Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced plans to speed up the COVID-19 booster vaccine rollout amid an increase in Omicron variant cases in the country. Charlie D'Agata reports.

• Dec 13, 2021
• 01:58

Most Americans still making holiday plans despite Omicron variant

The Omicron variant has been detected in dozens of states across the U.S., but CBS News national correspondent Mark Strassmann reports on a new CBS News poll that indicates its spread is not deterring Americans from gathering this holiday season. Then, CBSN's Lana Zak sits down with CBS News reporter and researcher Max Bayer to discuss the latest on the Omicron variant.

• Dec 12, 2021
• 08:39

Open: This is "Face the Nation," December 12

Today on "Face the Nation," a rare cluster of December tornadoes leave a catastrophic trail through the Southeast and Midwest as COVID-19 cases continue to spike in the colder temperatures.

• Dec 12, 2021
• 01:46

Americans plan social holiday season despite Omicron - CBS News poll

People who are vaccinated call for requirements on planes, public places.

• Dec 12, 2021

COVID-19 cases rising across the U.S.

The U.S. is experiencing a COVID-19 resurgence as new cases increased 37% nationwide this week. Some 40% of Americans remain unvaccinated. Michael George reports.

• Dec 11, 2021
• 02:05

Delta cases soar as scientists study Omicron

Health officials are identifying more cases of the Omicron variant in the U.S., though the Delta variant continues to be more dominant. Nikki Battiste has the latest.

• Dec 10, 2021
• 02:12

N.Y. mandates masks at indoor public places that do not require vaccination

The measure is effective starting on Monday until January 15.

• Dec 10, 2021

Pfizer booster authorized for ages 16 and up

The FDA authorized Pfizer's COVID booster shots for 16 and 17 year olds. The boosters had already been encouraged for adults. Nikki Battiste has the latest.

• Dec 9, 2021
• 03:16

Health officials push for COVID boosters

The FDA may soon authorize Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine booster shot for teens 16 and 17 years old. About a quarter of Americans eligible for the booster have received it. CBS News' Laura Podesta joins "CBSN AM" to discuss the latest in the fight against the coronavirus.

• Dec 9, 2021
• 04:01

Americans urged to get boosters against COVID

Some teenagers may soon be eligible for COVID-19 vaccine booster shots. This news comes after Pfizer revealed that three doses of its vaccine are more effective at neutralizing the Omicron variant than two. Dr. Esther Choo, professor of emergency medicine at Oregon Health and Sciences University, joins CBSN to discuss some of the latest coronavirus headlines.

• Dec 9, 2021
• 08:30

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