Hospitals face staffing and PPE challenges
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Going home or staying in for the holidays?
With coronavirus cases surging, families across the country are debating if they should risk the virus and travel or stay put for Thanksgiving. CBS News transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave spoke with travelers about how they're making that decision.
North Dakota hits new COVID-19 high
North Dakota has hit another high in COVID-19 deaths as the virus continues to hit hard in the middle of the country. One hospital in Kansas turned a waiting area into hospital rooms for those without COVID-19 because the ER is full of patients with the virus. David Begnaud reports.
New Mexico passes $330 million coronavirus relief bill
The largest appropriation of the bill will go directly to all types of unemployed workers in the form of a one-time $1,200 check and up to $50,000 for certain businesses.
Nationwide coronavirus surge pushes hospitals to the edge
A new federal report shows more than 1,000 hospitals across the country are now critically short on staff amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Health secretary says vaccine distribution could begin within weeks
Health secretary said the White House task force is now in communication with Mr. Biden's transition team.
CEO of major health system to leave after controversial email
Kelby Krabbenhoft told employees he did not need to wear a mask to the office because he had already contracted COVID-19 and claimed he's immune to it, according to the AP.
YouTube suspends One America News Network
"We removed a video from OANN and issued a strike on the channel for violating our COVID-19 misinformation policy, which prohibits content claiming there's a guaranteed cure," YouTube said.
Congressional leaders call for COVID relief, but are far apart on a deal
Biden and congressional leaders have called for passing a COVID relief bill during the lame duck session.
COVID hospitalizations in N.Y. are up 128% in 3 weeks, Cuomo says
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo urged "serious caution" this Thanksgiving.
Sanford Health CEO says he won't wear mask after COVID-19 recovery
"I have no interest in using masks as a symbolic gesture," said head of one of Midwest's largest health systems.
Many travel for Thanksgiving despite pandemic
The CDC is urging Americans not to travel and to celebrate the holidays with people living in their own home to reduce the spread of the coronavirus. However, TSA workers screened more than 3 million people this past weekend, marking the busiest three-day stretch since the start of the pandemic. Roger Dow, the president and CEO of the U.S. Travel Association, joins CBSN to discuss how Americans can stay safe ahead of Thanksgiving.
Demand surges at food banks as millions face hunger
About 40% of those who've sought food donations during the pandemic had never done so before, according to analysis from Feeding America. Mireya Villarreal reports on the growing struggle in America to feed families.
CDC now recommends 3 COVID tests for international travel
American travelers should now be tested three times for coronavirus, in addition to isolating, while traveling abroad.
COVID surge pushes hospitals to the brink
Federal health officials are reporting more than 1,000 hospitals across the U.S. are now critically short on staff amid the coronavirus pandemic. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Millions traveling for Thanksgiving despite warning
Many Americans are heeding the guidance of health officials and are planning to stay home and not travel for the Thanksgiving weekend, but tens of millions of others are still planning on flying or hitting the road. Kris Van Cleave reports.
More than 50 million Americans facing hunger in 2020, projections show
Feeding America projects 1 in 6 people, including 1 in 4 children, are experiencing food insecurity in 2020.
Hospitalizations at all-time high
Millions of people are traveling for Thanksgiving as coronavirus hospitalizations reach an all-time high. Dr. Uché Blackstock, a medical contributor for Yahoo News, joined CBSN to discuss the danger of holiday travel and other updates on the pandemic.
How Cyber Monday will be different in 2020
Here's what you need to know if you're shopping online this year.
Spike in COVID hospitalizations in California
California Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly said hospitalizations have risen 81% over the last two weeks and ICU hospitalizations are up 57% in the same time period. Watch his remarks here.
California's COVID-19 hospitalizations rise 81% over 2 weeks
California's top health officials also said ICU hospitalizations are up 57.1% in the same time period as many states grapple with a surge of coronavirus cases.
Grocery store workers alarmed as coronavirus cases soar
"Everyone who works in my store is afraid of getting infected," said one Los Angeles supermarket employee.
Childhood vaccination rates have dropped during the pandemic
"Let your guard drop and measles will come raging back." Dr. Paul Offit said.
Cuomo urges caution this Thanksgiving
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said Tuesday that COVID-19 hospitalizations in the state are up 128% in three weeks, and he urged "serious caution" this Thanksgiving. Watch a portion of this press conference.
New York City mayor urges people to avoid travel this Thanksgiving
He told people who are traveling to do so safely and follow the rules, and warned of financial penalties for violations.
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