NBA has no plans to pause season amid virus surge Seven NBA games have been postponed with more potentially in doubt, and over 100 players and coaches have entered the league's health and safety protocols. Dec 21, 2021
Biden had close contact with official who tested positive for COVID Biden has so far tested negative since his exposure to the official. Dec 21, 2021
Omicron becomes the dominant COVID variant in the U.S. The variant now makes up more than 73% of new infections, a nearly six-fold increase compared to the week before. Dec 21, 2021
NHL pausing season 2 days early over rise in COVID-19 cases The league announced Monday night that it will open its annual holiday break two days earlier than scheduled and have it run through Saturday. Dec 20, 2021
Surgeon general "worried" about unvaccinated amid Omicron spread The surge of new cases at a time when millions of Americans prepare to gather with their families for the holidays has led to long lines for coronavirus tests across the country. Dec 20, 2021
Rafael Nadal tests positive for COVID: "Unpleasant moments" Nadal did not say if he would play in next month's Australian Open after his positive result, saying he needs "complete flexibility." Dec 20, 2021
Moderna says its booster raises Omicron-fighting antibodies 37-fold "It will protect people... through these winter months, when we're going to see the most severe pressure," the company's chief medical officer said. Dec 20, 2021
48 test positive for COVID aboard the world's biggest cruise ship Royal Caribbean said that 98% of those who tested positive were fully vaccinated. Dec 20, 2021
What has a decade under Kim Jong Un done for North Korea? In 10 years of rule, Kim has cemented his role as ruler of the North and armed the nation to the teeth, but he's more isolated than ever, and no closer to his ultimate goals. Dec 20, 2021
Washington state senator dies after COVID battle at age 52 Ericksen's death Friday came weeks after he said he had tested positive for the coronavirus while in El Salvador. Dec 20, 2021
COVID update: Dr. Jon LaPook on holiday get-togethers With the increase in coronavirus caseloads due to the spreading Delta and Omicron variants, CBS News' chief medical correspondent discusses the precautions to be taken at end-of-year gatherings to better ensure a safe holiday season. Dec 20, 2021
Gottlieb: "No indication" that Omicron causes more severe illness "What we've seen in South Africa in particular, is a decoupling between the cases and hospitalizations," Gottlieb said. Dec 20, 2021
Elizabeth Warren and Cory Booker test positive for COVID-19 Warren and Booker were both on Senate floor last week for key votes. Dec 19, 2021
Netherlands enters strict lockdown amid Omicron surge All non-essential stores, bars and restaurants in the Netherlands will be closed until January 14 starting Sunday. Dec 19, 2021
NYC ramping up testing amid COVID-19 surge and Omicron fears De Blasio said officials had not made a final decision yet on whether to hold the annual New Year's Eve celebration in Times Square, which had required revelers to have a vaccine. Dec 19, 2021
Court allows Biden's COVID vaccine rule for large companies to take effect The vaccine requirement is for companies with 100 employees or more. Dec 18, 2021
Omicron detected in 89 countries and cases are doubling fast, says WHO It remains unclear if the rapid growth is because the variant evades existing immunity, is inherently more transmissible than previous variants, or a combination of both. Dec 18, 2021
Radio City cancels all "Christmas Spectacular" shows due to COVID The coronavirus pandemic is once again disrupting life in the U.S. Dec 18, 2021
Delta and Omicron send COVID cases soaring as holiday travel begins The CDC warns the highly-contagious Omicron variant is expected to soon become the dominant strain in the U.S. Dec 17, 2021
Boeing drops vaccine mandate for 10,000 unvaxxed U.S. workers Vaccine requirement faced opposition from a vocal minority of Boeing workers, about 92% of whom are fully vaxxed. Dec 17, 2021
Three NFL games moved due to COVID-19 outbreaks The Las Vegas, Cleveland, Seattle, Los Angeles, Washington and Philadelphia teams were all affected. Dec 17, 2021
NFL postpones multiple games due to COVID outbreaks The NFL has moved three games because of COVID-19 outbreaks: Las Vegas at Cleveland from Saturday to Monday; and Seattle at the Los Angeles Rams and Washington at Philadelphia from Sunday to Tuesday. CBSN's Elise Preston reports. Dec 17, 2021
Southwest Airlines CEO Gary Kelly tests positive for COVID-19 As of Monday, more than 4,000 incidents of unruly passenger behavior related to masks have been reported to the Transportation Security Administration. Dec 17, 2021
Omicron variant reported in 38 states Though reported Omicron cases have so far been mild, experts advise that every precaution should be taken to prevent infection. Dec 17, 2021
Kellogg's reaches tentative agreement with 1,400 striking workers Five-year deal, which includes a $1.10 per hour raise for all employees, could bring end to months-long strike. Dec 17, 2021