China grappling with COVID
Millions of people celebrated the Lunar New Year in China for the first time in two years as most COVID-19 restrictions are now lifted. Elizabeth Palmer reports.
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China's COVID surge casts a shadow over the Lunar New Year travel rush
Experts think the number of COVID deaths will peak in China in the coming days, and despite a travel boom, the worst of the pandemic may finally be over.
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has COVID-19
U.S. central bank chief is isolating at home while "experiencing mild symptoms," according to the Fed.
Couple, son get life in killing of Michigan guard over face mask dispute
Calvin Munerlyn was fatally shot after telling Sharmel Teague's daughter she had to leave because she lacked a mask, prosecutors said.
China announces nearly 60,000 COVID deaths
China says nearly 60,000 people have died of COVID-19 since the country abruptly abandoned its tight "zero-COVID" policy in early December. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer joins Anne-Marie Green to discuss concerns the virus will spread further over the busy Lunar New Year holiday season.
Taxpayers could see smaller refund checks this year
Tax preparers are warning that refunds could look a lot smaller this year. After recent adjustments, some American families could end up owing the IRS. CBS MoneyWatch associate managing editor Aimee Picchi joined "CBS News Mornings" to discuss.
Dr. Agus on Jill Biden's skin cancer
First lady Dr. Jill Biden had a procedure to remove cancerous skin tissue. CBS News medical contributor Dr. David Agus joined Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green to discuss the procedure, as well as new guidelines for childhood obesity and the latest on COVID-19 variants.
Pentagon officially rescinds COVID-19 vaccine mandate
The Defense Department has rescinded its mandate for all troops to receive a COVID-19 vaccine as required by the recently passed annual defense bill.
Crowding at China's crematoriums amid COVID
Newly released satellite images show crowding at crematoriums and funeral homes across China as the country deals with a spike in COVID-19 cases. The Washington Post examined the images and spoke to people working at those crematoriums. Samuel Oakford, a video reporter for The Washington Post, joins CBS News to discuss their findings.
Grant Wahl's widow is battling COVID disinformation after his death
Wahl, a sports journalist, was in Qatar covering the World Cup when he died last month.
Moderna vaccine could cost over $100 per dose
Drug manufacturer Moderna says its COVID-19 vaccine could cost as much as $130 per dose once it switches to commercial distribution. The Biden administration announced last year that the federal government would no longer be paying for the vaccines. Kaiser Family Foundation senior vice president Dr. Jen Kates joins CBS News to discuss the potential new costs for the vaccine.
Dr. Celine Gounder on vaccine misinformation
Falsehoods about COVID vaccines spiked online following sports journalist Grant Wahl's sudden death last month and Damar Hamlin's recent cardiac arrest, indicating a coordinated effort by anti-vaccine activists. Elaine Quijano and Lana Zak are joined by CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder. She was married to Grant Wahl and his written an opinion piece for The New York Times on the topic.
China opens borders amid surge in COVID cases
China has opened its borders to travelers even as the country sees a significant spike in COVID-19 cases. Dake Kang, a China correspondent for the Associated Press, discusses transparency concerns surrounding the outbreak on CBS News.
COVID-19 vaccines: From nasal drops to a redesign, what 2023 could have in store
Pivotal results on a variety of next generation approaches are expected soon, as a panel of FDA advisers is set to weigh the future of immunization against SARS-CoV-2.
Most people who ended up with long COVID started with a mild case, new study shows
The researchers found "a staggering" 90% of people living with long COVID only had a mild illness to start — but people who were hospitalized were more likely to develop the lasting symptoms.
China suspends social media accounts of its COVID policy critics
The popular Sina Weibo social media platform said it had addressed 12,854 violations.
Omicron subvariant rapidly spreading
Health officials are sounding alarms about a new and rapidly spreading COVID-19 subvariant. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder, editor-at-large for public health at Kaiser Health News and an epidemiologist at NYU, explains how XBB.1.5 differs from its predecessors.
China under pressure to share COVID data
The World Health Organization this week warned that Chinese officials may be downplaying the true impact of its current surge in COVID cases and deaths. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer reports that China's sudden relaxation of zero-COVID restrictions has overwhelmed medical services.
New COVID subvariant sparks concern
White House COVID-19 Response Coordinator Dr. Ashish Jha joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss concerns about the new COVID subvariant that makes up more than 40% of cases in the United States.
New variant XBB.1.5 now more than a quarter of U.S. cases
XBB.1.5's prevalence remains highest in the Northeast, according to the CDC's latest estimates.
Dr. Agus on latest COVID variant XBB.1.5
CBS News medical contributor Dr. David Agus joined Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green to discuss the Omicron subvariant XBB.1.5 of COVID-19 that is becoming dominant in the United States.
Rep. James Comer on House Speaker race
The House of Representatives will try again to elect a House Speaker after three rounds of voting Tuesday. GOP Rep. James Comer joins “CBS Mornings” to talk about who is most likely to get the speakership and why he wants to investigate COVID spending when he takes over as Oversight Committee chair.
COVID-positive Chinese tourist goes on the run in South Korea
The man tested positive for the virus upon arriving in Seoul and was taken to a quarantine facility, but then he made off for reasons that remain unclear.
Why other countries are imposing COVID travel restrictions on China
While there's no clear evidence yet of a dangerous new variant emerging, cases are surging, and that carries risks for both China and the world.
Doctors seeing more respiratory illnesses
People are getting sick with respiratory illnesses but testing negative for COVID-19, RSV and the flu. Dr. Bernard Camins, medical director of infection prevention at the Mount Sinai Health System in New York, joins "CBS News Mornings" to explain some of the other types of viruses going around.
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