Delta variant still dominates new infections

Health officials are reporting more than 100,00 COVID-19 cases per day for the first time since early October. According to the CDC, the Delta variant is still the main source of infections in the country despite growing concerns over the Omicron strain. CBS news correspondent Nikki Battiste reports on new measures to curb the spread of the virus. Then, Dr. Payal Patel, an infectious diseases physician at the University of Michigan Medical School, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano with her analysis.

• Dec 6, 2021
• 07:08

Omicron variant sparks new safety measures

New testing regulations for travels coming into the U.S. began Monday, and New York City announced plans for a vaccine mandate for all private employers. Hospitals already filled with patients with the Delta variant are bracing for a potential new wave of cases. CBS News' Skyler Henry reports, and then ER physician Dr. Rob Davidson joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero to discuss the latest.

• Dec 6, 2021
• 07:56

NYC announces new vaccine mandate

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced one of the nation's strictest COVID-19 vaccination mandates, forcing all private businesses to require their workers to get their shots within the next three weeks. Nikki Battiste has more.

• Dec 6, 2021
• 03:22

New Jersey GOP lawmakers sue over vaccine mandate

Republican members of the New Jersey State Assembly filed a legal challenge to new COVID-19 restrictions at the statehouse. Matt Friedman of Politico New Jersey joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Tanya Rivero to break it all down.

• Dec 1, 2021
• 06:04

Omicron variant spreads as holidays approach

The Omicron variant continues to spread, but the Delta variant remains the dominant strain in the U.S. for now. Cases and hospitalizations are surging in certain areas as the nationwide vaccination rate remains around 60%. Lilia Luciano reports.

• Dec 4, 2021
• 01:59

Scientists studying Omicron's vaccine resistance

Scientists around the world are studying the COVID-19 Omicron variant to determine if it is more resistant to vaccines than previous strains of the virus. Debora Patta reports.

• Dec 4, 2021
• 02:20

Omicron variant found in at least 17 states

Scientists around the world are racing to understand the new mutant strain of coronavirus. Major airports nationwide are now enforcing rules which will apply to passengers regardless of COVID vaccine status or nationality. Lila Luciano reports.

• Dec 5, 2021
• 01:55

Gottlieb says WHO could be playing a role in "global leadership" in getting vaccines around the world

"It's largely a political body. It's not on the ground," Gottlieb told "Face the Nation."

• Dec 6, 2021

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.

• Dec 5, 2021
• 22:36

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."

• Dec 5, 2021
• 08:55

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.

• Dec 5, 2021

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.

• Dec 5, 2021

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.

• Dec 4, 2021
• 11:20

Omicron coronavirus strain spreads in U.S.

The CEO of BioNTech says the coronavirus vaccine it developed with Pfizer may need to be adapted to be more effective against the Omicron variant, cases of which have been confirmed in at least five U.S. states. Pulmonary specialist Dr. Len Horovitz joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss the potential for a new vaccine and how people can best protect themselves.

• Dec 3, 2021
• 05:44

Scientists working to determine severity of Omicron

With little information to go on at the moment, scientists are assessing just how dangerous the newest COVID-19 variant is. Meanwhile, cases are surging in parts of the U.S. with lagging vaccination rates. Lilia Luciano has more.

• Nov 28, 2021
• 02:14

Vaccine deadline looms for service members

All U.S. service members must be fully vaccinated by Monday. With 91% of all members vaccinated, the Marines have the lowest vaccination rate of all service branches. David Martin reports.

• Nov 28, 2021
• 01:37

Omicron variant may increase risk of COVID reinfection, study finds

New research fuels calls in rich nations for people to get booster shots, while African scientists warn that without vaccine equity, this will just keep happening

• Dec 3, 2021

GOP senators threaten shutdown over vaccine rule

Lawmakers have until the end of Friday to approve a short-term government funding deal, but they're running into resistance from a group of Senate Republicans over federal vaccine requirements. Kris Van Cleave reports.

• Dec 2, 2021
• 02:02

First U.S. case of Omicron variant reported

The Biden administration is set to announce new measures Thursday aimed at curbing COVID-19 after the first-known U.S. case of the Omicron variant was reported. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced the individual who tested positive for the newly discovered variant recently returned to Northern California after taking a trip to South Africa. According to health officials, the individual is vaccinated and displaying mild symptoms. CBS News correspondent Laura Podesta joins CBSN AM with more.

• Dec 2, 2021
• 04:43

CDC confirms first U.S. Omicron case

Health authorities in California have confirmed the first U.S. case of COVID-19 linked to the newly discovered Omicron variant. CBS News national consumer investigative correspondent Anna Werner reports on efforts to surveil for new cases of Omicron. Then, Dr. Adam Brown, an emergency physician and the COVID-19 task force chair at Envision Healthcare, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the latest.

• Dec 1, 2021
• 09:57

White House to announce new COVID-19 measures

The White House is expected to announce new measures Thursday after the first case of the Omicron coronavirus variant was reported in the U.S., including family vaccination clinics, extending the transit mask requirement and requiring all international travelers to test negative for COVID within 24 hours of their departure. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN AM with the latest.

• Dec 2, 2021
• 07:40

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• Dec 6, 2020
• 20:53

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• Dec 13, 2020
• 20:52

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• Nov 22, 2020
• 20:40

U.S. faces potential spread of Omicron variant

The first case of the Omicron variant has been detected in the U.S. Health officials are trying to ease concerns, saying vaccines do give some protection against the new strain. Dr. Celine Gounder joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero to discuss the latest COVID-19 variant and how people can protect themselves.

• Dec 1, 2021
• 05:36

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