Biden lifts Omicron-related travel restrictions on 8 African countries
In a proclamation, Mr. Biden said the restrictions "are no longer necessary to protect the public health."
Coronavirus Pandemic
U.S. home prices surge 18.4% in October
Rock-bottom mortgage rates, limited supply of homes and pent-up demand from consumers are keeping housing market strong.
New CDC isolation guidance meets corporate needs, union president says
The new guidance comes as airlines have had to cancel thousands of flights in the last week.
Child COVID hospitalizations up 30% as Omicron spreads
The U.S. is averaging 260 pediatric COVID hospitalizations a day, up nearly 30% from last week.
Fauci: U.S. should "seriously" consider vaccine mandate for domestic flights
President Biden's chief medical adviser says it could be "another incentive to get more people vaccinated."
Flu rebounding after lowest season ever recorded
COVID-related dynamics helped quell the flu last season but one CDC expert says "this is setting itself up to be more of a normal flu season."
CDC cuts COVID-19 isolation guidance down to 5 days
The agency says science shows the majority of transmission "occurs early in the course of illness."
NYC's new vaccine rules take effect for businesses and kids' activities
New York City's sweeping mandate requires nearly all private-sector businesses to ban unvaccinated employees from the workplace.
Olympic gold medalist Mikaela Shiffrin tests positive for COVID-19
The skiing star said she is "doing well" despite the positive test.
Federal program offers cash to cover COVID-19 funeral costs
Hundreds of thousands eligible for up to $9,000 in help to bury or cremate those who died due to the pandemic.
Experts warn COVID cases still climbing amid rise in child hospitalizations
The average daily number of new cases is over 176,000 — the highest it's been in nearly a year, according to the CDC.
COVID delays holiday travel for thousands: "Omicron is the Grinch"
More than 3,000 flights were canceled across the U.S. over the weekend, with hundreds more canceled Monday morning, after infections among pilots, crew and staff affected airline operations.
Israel testing fourth Pfizer COVID vaccine shot
The clinical trial involves 150 volunteers from the staff of a hospital near Tel Aviv who are at least four months removed from their third vaccine shot and have signs of waning antibodies.
NHL brings back taxi squads as COVID resurgence threatens season
The goal of the changes is to keep the NHL season going after 67 games already have been postponed for coronavirus-related reasons.
France records 100,000 daily COVID-19 infections for first time
President Emmanuel Macron's government is holding emergency meetings Monday to discuss the next steps in tackling the virus.
Hundreds more U.S. flights canceled on Christmas due to Omicron
United, Delta and other domestic airlines have scrubbed hundreds of flights, although holiday travel remains brisk.
COVID outbreak hits another Florida-based cruise ship
Carnival Freedom cruise was denied entry to Bonaire and Aruba after an undisclosed number of passengers and crew tested positive.
Tips for coping with holiday stress
Travel snafus and the rise in COVID-19 cases will keep some families apart during this holiday season, adding to the stress level many Americans are feeling. Psychiatrist and certified addiction medicine physician Dr. Daniel Bober joins CBSN to share his advice.
Essential workers slammed again as Omicron variant spreads
COVID-19 is again hitting nurses, flight crews and other frontline staff. "We don't have enough hands," one grocery worker says.
COVID antiviral pills could be game changer—if you can find them
Supplies of antiviral pills from Pfizer initially will be scarce, with some states getting only 100 courses of treatment.
U.S. to lift COVID-related travel restrictions on 8 African countries
The travel restrictions were imposed in late November on eight countries.
CDC shortens isolation time for health care workers with COVID-19
Federal officials say the change was motivated by the rapid spread of the Omicron variant and a staffing crunch at hospitals nationwide.
Times Square New Year's Eve celebration scaled back
The famous celebration will host less audience members and require them to wear masks and be fully vaccinated.
FDA authorizes second COVID antiviral pill, if no alternative available
The White House expects millions of courses of the drug from Merck and Ridgeback Biotherapeutics by the end of January.
Doctor answers viewers' questions on Omicron and the holidays
CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook joined "CBS Mornings" to answer viewers' questions about the latest phase of the pandemic and how Americans can stay safe this holiday season.
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