CBS Weekend News, November 22, 2020
Coronavirus cases soar as Thanksgiving approaches; Commemorating 400 years after the Mayflower's arrival
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Coronavirus cases soar as Thanksgiving approaches; Commemorating 400 years after the Mayflower's arrival
Trump and Biden hold campaign events on final weekend before Election Day; Drive-in horror shows for Halloween gain popularity in Japan amid pandemic
Florida prepares for Isaias as state grapples with coronavirus infections; Wyoming’s lone remaining daily newspaper adjusts to changing times
"The situation is our country is serious," said German Chancellor Angela Merkel, calling the measure an "act of national solidarity."
Lamb, the CEO and founder of Daystar Television Network, was hospitalized with COVID-19 in November.
International travelers will now be required to undergo stricter COVID-19 testing, President Biden announced Thursday.
An individual in California who had recently traveled to South Africa tested positive for the strain, the health agency said.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, President Joe Biden's chief medical adviser, took questions from reporters at a White House briefing on the first case of the Omicron coronavirus variant detected in the U.S. Watch his remarks.
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.
The first reported case in the U.S. of the Omicron variant was detected in California. The person was fully vaccinated and had recently traveled to South Africa, where the variant has been reported. Anna Werner has the latest.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention may tighten COVID-19 testing requirements for travelers coming into the U.S. with cases of the Omicron variant reported in at least 20 countries and territories. "CBS Mornings" lead national correspondent David Begnaud reports how scientists are working to understand the new strain, and Dr. Susannah Hills, a pediatric airway surgeon and assistant professor at Columbia University Medical Center, joins CBSN to discuss the latest on the pandemic.
Trump administration promises swift aid as medical professionals run out of critical supplies; Spirit of D.C.'s National Cherry Blossom Festival kept alive through livestream
FDA panel endorses Moderna vaccine for emergency use authorization; "Season of Giving": Teacher saves custodian's life with kidney donation
6.6 million Americans filed for unemployment, setting new record; Child donates vital medical gear to hospital in Virginia
N.Y. Governor Andrew Cuomo demands thousands of ICU beds and ventilators; Garth Brooks holds free online concert for those quarantined at home.
U.S. health care workers demand resources as coronavirus worsens; U.S. Army Field Band still plays during pandemic
NYC hospitals near capacity as virus cases climb; Finding love during the coronavirus outbreak
Governor orders all New Yorkers to wear face coverings when outdoors; Exercising under quarantine
U.S. sees deadliest week of pandemic amid record hospitalizations; "Season of Giving": Business owner helps families pay overdue bills
Deadly snowstorm pummels East and impacts pandemic response; "Season of Giving": Former restaurateur helps serve his Los Angeles community.
U.S. reports record-high COVID deaths, cases and hospitalizations; Rookie teacher continues remote class after home catches fire
CDC urges indoor mask use amid COVID-19 surge; Santa adjusts to new normal amid coronavirus pandemic
Millions of Californians under stay-at-home order amid COVID-19 surge; Teen scientist selected as Time Magazine's first-ever "Kid of the Year"
Massive “intentional” explosion in downtown Nashville leaves 3 wounded; “Secret Santa” thanks essential workers with surprise gifts on Christmas week.
FDA prepares to give emergency authorization for second COVID-19 vaccine; Fairy garden sparks a friendship between strangers