BA.2 now behind nearly all new COVID cases in the Northeast
As prevalence of the Omicron subvariant nears 90% nationwide, officials around the world are already tracking the rise of dozens of new potential variants.
As prevalence of the Omicron subvariant nears 90% nationwide, officials around the world are already tracking the rise of dozens of new potential variants.
Dr. Ashish Jha, the new White House coronavirus response coordinator, said infection numbers are still "very low" compared to historical averages.
Dr. Scott Gottlieb says only about one in seven new COVID-19 infections are being reflected in public health data, thanks largely to the growth of at-home testing.
The FDA and CDC have authorized a second COVID-19 booster shot of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines for people 50 and older and those 12 and older who are immunocompromised. Officials say a second booster could help keep people out of the hospital if they contract the virus. Dr. Alonzo Plough, chief science officer at the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, joined CBS News' Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers with more on who should consider getting the additional dose.
The FDA authorized another booster shot of the Moderna or Pfizer COVID vaccines for people 50 and older who want them. Meg Oliver shares more.
BA.2's prevalence remains highest in the Northeast, where the agency estimates that the variant made up close to three-quarters of new infections.
The World Health Organization said the highly transmissible Omicron subvariant known as BA.2 is continuing to fuel a rise in COVID-19 cases in 18 European countries. Dr. Tom Frieden, a former CDC director and the president and CEO of Resolve to Save Lives, explained to CBS News how concerned the U.S. should be about a new wave.
An Omicron subvariant called BA.2 is spreading across the U.S., but how concerned should Americans be? Dr. Michael Osterholm, director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy, joins "CBS News Mornings" with more on that plus the latest on vaccines for younger children.
What's behind the spike in COVID cases in China, and what the government is trying to do to combat it? Ben Cowling, the head of the Division of Epidemiology and Biostatistics at Hong Kong University, joins CBS News to discuss.
COVID cases are rising in China and Europe, where some pandemic mandates had been lifted. It's leading to concerns about whether the U.S. will see a similar trend. Meg Oliver shares the latest.
Despite the spread of the new subvariant, U.S. daily cases and hospitalizations continue to drop while deaths plateau.
As COVID-19 cases decrease in the U.S., China and Europe are both dealing with serious outbreaks. The city of Hong Kong is being hit particularly hard. Some officials believe the uptick is driven by the new Omicron sub-variant known as BA.2. CBS News medical contributor Dr. David Agus has the latest on the surge overseas.
Prevalence of this Omicron sub-lineage, sometimes misleadingly nicknamed a "stealth variant," now appears highest in the Northeast
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Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla says the company is working "very diligently" to make a COVID-19 vaccine that will protect against variants and offer protection "for at least a year."
This week marks two years since the World Health Organization declared a global pandemic following the international spread of COVID-19. Lilia Luciano reports on how Americans have adapted to the pandemic, and now live with a new normal.
Two years ago, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic. Dr. Celine Gounder, an infectious disease specialist at NYU and Bellevue Hospital, host of the podcast "Epidemic" and editor at large for public health at Kaiser Health News, spoke with CBS News about how far the world has come in the fight against the coronavirus and what comes next.
TSA extended the mask mandate on planes and other public transportation until April 18.
CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook got an exclusive look inside the CDC and how it tracks new COVID-19 variants. He joined CBS News to discuss the current state of the pandemic in the U.S.
As COVID-19 cases continue to decline, restrictions across the country are being dropped, with Hawaii being the only state that has yet to announce when its mask mandate will end. Still, health officials warn another variant could emerge. Mark Strassmann reports.
The CDC is working to release new "relevant" coronavirus guidelines as the Omicron wave recedes in the U.S. The agency is facing backlash over its failure to release data about the nation's fight against COVID-19. Former CDC director Dr. Tom Friedman, the president and CEO of Resolve to Save Lives, joins CBS News with more.
There are signs of more progress in the country's battle against the Omicron variant. The daily COVID-19 case count is down 86% since reaching a peak in most of the U.S. last month. The decline is encouraging more cities and states to reduce or eliminate their coronavirus restrictions. Health officials say it is still critical to vaccinate and get booster shots. Michael George reports.
More states are ending indoor mask mandates as COVID-19 cases drop as the winter Omicron surge declines, but President Biden says the move is "probably premature." John Moore, professor of microbiology and immunology and Weill Cornell Medical College, joins CBS News to discuss if it's safe to start taking off your mask.
The number of states that are moving to end indoor mask mandates for schools and public places is growing as COVID cases decline. But the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned states about moving too fast. Mola Lenghi has the latest.
More states are rethinking restrictions as COVID-19 cases decline. Meanwhile, health care workers are facing hostility from COVID-19 patients and their families. Elise Preston reports.
Lawyers from both sides presented their final cases before the jury in former President Donald Trump's "hush money" trial in New York.
Tyler Wenrich was facing a potential mandatory minimum sentence of 12 years in prison in the Turks and Caicos Islands.
In an order issued Tuesday, Florida Judge Aileen Cannon rejected Special Counsel Jack Smith's motion to impose a gag order on certain public statements by former President Donald Trump.
The Democratic National Committee wants to nominate President Biden and Vice President Harris virtually before the scheduled convention to ensure meeting Ohio's Aug. 7 ballot certification deadline.
"The reality is that some people do indeed try to game the system," Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas told CBS News.
U.S. NATO allies are preparing for the changing political realities that a Trump presidency could bring.
The Cook County Sheriff's Office aims to put mental health workers in the field virtually as cities grapple with alternative police responses.
Garry Conille has been named Haiti's new prime minister nearly a month after a coalition within a fractured transitional council had chosen someone else for the position.
The immediate impact of the incorporation will see Josh Gibson, one of the baseball's greatest players, take multiple records from the likes of Ty Cobb and Babe Ruth.
The immediate impact of the incorporation will see Josh Gibson, one of the baseball's greatest players, take multiple records from the likes of Ty Cobb and Babe Ruth.
The Cook County Sheriff's Office aims to put mental health workers in the field virtually as cities grapple with alternative police responses.
Lawyers from both sides presented their final cases before the jury in former President Donald Trump's "hush money" trial in New York.
Storms with damaging winds and baseball-sized hail have pummeled Texas again.
"Everyone is taking a hit with these storms," Oklahoma insurance official says of the mounting financial toll from extreme weather.
"Everyone is taking a hit with these storms," Oklahoma insurance official says of the mounting financial toll from extreme weather.
Most employers give a company match for people who sock money into their 401(k)s. But that "free money" may be doled out unfairly.
Employees who constantly emphasize how stressed out they are at work are shooting themselves in the foot, study suggests.
Amtrak said trains traveling between Boston and Washington, D.C., could face delays because of the heat this summer.
Participants in the anti-consumption movement talk it up as a away to shed debt and protect the planet.
Lawyers from both sides presented their final cases before the jury in former President Donald Trump's "hush money" trial in New York.
U.S. NATO allies are preparing for the changing political realities that a Trump presidency could bring.
Three people were shot to death in a small South Dakota town, and a former law officer who once served as the town's mayor is charged in the killings.
The decision could complicate prosecutors' case against New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez as it relates to Egypt and military aid.
The Democratic National Committee wants to nominate President Biden and Vice President Harris virtually before the scheduled convention to ensure meeting Ohio's Aug. 7 ballot certification deadline.
How do American sunscreens stack up against others around the world? A 1938 law may be blocking your best options for skin cancer protection.
Candy is not great for your teeth, but experts say there are three other types of foods and drinks to be mindful about for better oral health.
Drugs such as LSD, ketamine, mushrooms and MDMA can be powerful treatments for severe depression and PTSD, mounting evidence suggests — but not everyone is convinced.
Spencer Wright's son, Levi Wright, has shown some progress since he was found unconscious in a river, his mother said.
Bird flu has been confirmed in dairy cattle herds in nine states, has been found in milk and has prompted the slaughter of millions of chickens and turkeys.
Garry Conille has been named Haiti's new prime minister nearly a month after a coalition within a fractured transitional council had chosen someone else for the position.
U.S. NATO allies are preparing for the changing political realities that a Trump presidency could bring.
Tyler Wenrich was facing a potential mandatory minimum sentence of 12 years in prison in the Turks and Caicos Islands.
Pope Francis' office issued a statement on Tuesday responding to reports that the pontiff had used a homophobic slur in a closed-door meeting with bishops.
Spain, Ireland and Norway moved to formally recognize a Palestinian state on Tuesday, a step toward a long-held Palestinian aspiration amid the Israel-Hamas war.
Albert S. Ruddy, who won Oscars for "The Godfather" and "Million-Dollar Baby" and helped create TV's "Hogan's Heroes," died Saturday.
A venue issued an apology after actor Richard Dreyfuss made allegedly sexist and homophobic comments at a "Jaws" event on Saturday.
Bestselling author John Grisham is returning to the beach with his latest page-turner. His book "Camino Ghosts" is the third in his Camino Island trilogy. He talks to "CBS Mornings" about the important history behind the book.
Wactor was shot and killed when he interrupted three suspects in the midst of a catalytic converter theft in downtown LA early Saturday morning, according to family members.
In the Off-Broadway comedy, Sedgwick plays the mother of a young disabled woman who is romantically involved with a disabled man.
Some school districts are turning to technology like artificial intelligence to help tackle major bus driver shortages. A school district in Colorado shows how their system could become a model nationwide.
A severe school bus driver shortage has left many students without reliable transportation but a district in Colorado Springs has found a high-tech solution.
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Advocates say the technology, including facial recognition, will lead to improved security and efficiency, but some remain concerned about privacy.
New technology is transforming the way travelers pass through airports. Biometrics, including facial recognition are becoming more common. A push in Congress to restrict the TSA's use of biometrics failed earlier this month.
Turbulence on flights has been increasing, and climate change could be one of the reasons why. CBS News senior weather producer David Parkinson explains how the human-caused phenomenon affects the flight path.
One million species worldwide are threatened with extinction, according to the United Nations. One of the reasons is climate change. As dire as it sounds, there are many communities working to protect the Earth and those threatened species.
Shining galaxies, a purple and orange star nursery and a spiral galaxy are among the new images.
New research indicates the sun's magnetic field originates much closer to the surface than previously thought, a finding that could help predict extreme solar storms.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration released new 2024 weather outlooks for the summer. CBS News Chicago meteorologist David Yeomans breaks down how the predictions may be connected to climate change.
Police in Northern California on Tuesday helped U.S. Marshals arrest a fugitive wanted in a Massachusetts rape case nearly two decades after he fled that state during his trial, authorities said.
Three people were shot to death in a small South Dakota town, and a former law officer who once served as the town's mayor is charged in the killings.
The man convicted in the 2022 hammer attack on Paul Pelosi apologized and was again sentenced to 30 years in prison Tuesday, as the sentencing hearing in his case was reopened due to a court error.
David Berkowitz terrorized New York City with a series of shootings that killed six people and wounded seven beginning in July 1976.
Police said "officers arrested a man after he allegedly ran naked through the aircraft mid-flight and knocked a crew member to the floor."
Scientists used decades-old images to track changes on the planet's surface.
Engineers are confident the leak will not worsen in flight, and even if it does, the Starliner can safely launch June 1.
The orbits of six planets will bring them to the same side of the sun to create a "planetary parade" in early June.
Shining galaxies, a purple and orange star nursery and a spiral galaxy are among the new images.
NASA managers have ordered additional reviews of a small helium leak in Boeing's Starliner spacecraft to make sure it can be safely launched as is.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Forrest Fenn hid a treasure somewhere in the Rocky Mountains. Five men died searching for it.
An anonymous letter writer terrorizes a small town, threatening to expose their rumored dark secrets.
A look back at the hallowed career of the indie "B-movie" filmmaker, known for exploitation films, monster flicks, and some bizarre movie posters.
Despite losing three quarters of the blood in her body, Donna Ongsiako was able to help police find the person who almost took her life.
The Biden administration argues China subsidizes its products so aggressively and produces them at such scale it undermines other countries' economic output, which should be a global concern. Last week, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen asked her European counterparts for help. Mark Wu, professor of law at Harvard University, joins CBS News to discuss whether a multi-national approach could produce real results.
With 160 days until the next presidential election, American democracy is still reeling from millions of Americans, and even some politicians, refusing to accept the 2020 results. CBS News election law contributor David Becker examines the state of U.S. election integrity.
Turbulence on flights has been increasing, and climate change could be one of the reasons why. CBS News senior weather producer David Parkinson explains how the human-caused phenomenon affects the flight path.
The prosecution and defense in former President Donald Trump's "hush money" trial gave their closing arguments Tuesday, making their final cases before jury deliberations begin. CBS News campaign reporter and attorney Katrina Kaufman and legal contributor Rebecca Roiphe join with the latest.
Palestinians who had fled to Rafah to escape the Israel-Hamas war are now in the path of violence as Israel pushes on with its offensive despite global condemnation. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab reports. Then, Ky Luu, CEO of International Medical Corps, joins to discuss what aid groups see on the ground.