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.
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U.S. facing double coronavirus surge
Hospitals across the U.S. are bracing for a surge of COVID-19 patients as both Delta and Omicron variants are spreading. CBS News' Courtney Kealy joins CBSN AM with more as health officials urge all eligible Americans to get their vaccinations and a booster shot.
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.
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.
U.S. records 800,000 COVID-19 deaths
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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.
COVID-19 cases rising across the U.S.
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Delta cases soar as scientists study Omicron
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FDA authorizes boosters for ages 16 and up
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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.
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.
Pfizer says booster protects against Omicron
Pfizer said early research found that two shots of its COVID vaccine appear to be much less effective against Omicron than previous variants, but a booster offers significantly more protection. Nikki Battiste has the latest.
Pfizer recommends boosters to fight Omicron
Pfizer and BioNTech say a third dose of their COVID-19 vaccine is needed to fully protect against the Omicron variant. Recent studies show two doses of the shot are "significantly less effective at blocking the virus." John Moore, professor of microbiology and immunology at Weill Cornell Medical College, joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero to discuss the new variant and the latest vaccine information.
Pfizer says booster helps against Omicron
Pfizer and BioNTech say research shows three doses of their COVID-19 vaccine is more effective at neutralizing the new Omicron variant than just two doses. The companies also revealed plans to develop a variant-specific shot by March. Urgent care nurse practitioner Justin Gill joins CBSN to discuss the latest coronavirus headlines.
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COVID cases rise ahead of holiday
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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.
Biden unveils new COVID strategy
President Biden has unveiled a new strategy to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic. The measures are designed to help slow the spread of the Omicron variant, which has now been confirmed in the U.S. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joins CBSN's Lana Zak to analyze the president's plan.
Officials confirm multiple Omicron cases in U.S.
The governor of New York announced five new confirmed cases of the Omicron COVID-19 variant after infections were detected in California, Minnesota and Colorado. Dr. Nada Fadul, an associate professor of infectious diseases at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the latest concerns with the new strain.
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.
Researchers race to assess Omicron variant
The Omicron variant of COVID-19 has been found in 20 countries so far. CBS news correspondent Errol Barnett reports on how U.S. officials are already preparing for the arrival of the new strain. Then, Dr. Marie-Elizabeth Ramas, a family medicine physician, joins CBSN to discuss protective measures against the variant and more.
Biden says Omicron variant is "not a cause for panic"
President Biden urged Americans to stay calm in response to the new COVID variant Omicron, saying it's "cause for concern, not a cause for panic." It's not yet clear whether the variant spreads more easily or causes more severe infections. Errol Barnett reports.
How the White House is responding to Omicron
President Biden says while the Omicron variant is a cause for concern, it's not cause for panic. Speaking at the White House on Monday, Mr. Biden once again urged Americans to get vaccinated and to get their booster shots. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN's Bradley Blackburn to discuss the Biden administration's response to the new variant and more.
Omicron coronavirus variant spreads globally
The U.S. is barring travelers from several African countries in a bid to slow the spread of the Omicron coronavirus variant first identified in South Africa. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta reports from South Africa and Alonzo Plough chief science officer and vice president of research, evaluation and learning at the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, joins CBSN to discuss the variant.
Fauci warns of "potential" for new COVID-19 wave
Dr. Anthony Fauci says the U.S. could face a resurgence of virus cases without more intensive vaccination and booster efforts.
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