COVID depletes collection plates at churches nationwide
"We're surviving. … But we have felt the hurt," said one pastor in Nashville, Tennessee.
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China cancels Olympic ticket sales as Omicron arrives in Beijing
Officials had planned to sell residents seats for Winter Games events, but as COVID spreads, the government will now "organize spectators" itself.
Jail sued for giving inmates ivermectin: "They used us as an experiment"
"They said they were vitamins, steroids and antibiotics," one of the plaintiffs told CBS News. "...It was not consensual. They used us as an experiment — like we're livestock."
Djokovic loses visa appeal in Australia
The federal court in Melbourne, Australia, rejected Novak Djokovic's appeal against the the government's decision to cancel his visa because he has not received the COVID-19 vaccine. Imtiaz Tyab has more.
Face the Nation: Hogan, Lucas, Gottlieb
Missed the second half of the show? The latest on variant-specific vaccines, Maryland’s struggle with federal aid for COVID-19 testing, and Kansas City’s Omicron surge.
U.S. steps up fight against COVID-19
The Biden administration is trying to step up the fight against the fast-spreading omicron variant by increasing access to free testing. Meanwhile, the CDC is advising people to wear the most protective masks they can find. Dr. Jeremy Faust, emergency physician at Brigham and Women's Hospital at Harvard Medical School, joins CBSN's Lana Zak for more.
Novak Djokovic deported from Australia
Tennis star Novak Djokovic has been deported from Australia after a federal court upheld his visa's cancellation over his vaccination status. He had been initially scheduled to play in the Australian Open, which kicks off Monday. However, Australian officials require everyone coming into the country to be vaccinated against COVID-19, and Djokovic remains unvaccinated. CBSN's Lana Zak sits down with CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab to discuss Sunday's court ruling and widespread reactions to the controversy.
Maryland governor says feds "falling short" in COVID fight
Governor Larry Hogan says he has been pushing "for quite some time" for more federal help to acquire rapid COVID-19 tests and masks.
Gottlieb says variant-specific vaccine could help reduce transmission
Dr. Scott Gottlieb says vaccines targeting specific variants of the coronavirus could "restore the ability of the vaccine, potentially, to prevent transmission, and it once again becomes a public health tool for actually controlling spread."
Omicron fuels surge in COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths
CBS News' Mark Strassmann reports on the rapid increase in COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths, fueled by the Omicron variant.
Kansas City mayor has "substantial concern" about Omicron surge
Quinton Lucas, the mayor of Kansas City, Missouri, says his city has "seen incredible challenges in our health care network, even getting employees that are working in our EMS services, fire department and in public safety."
Judging Joe Biden's first year in office
The beginning of the Biden Presidency is being measured by opposing forces – both by legislative wins, and by the economic headwinds of the continuing pandemic. CBS News' John Dickerson talks with Harvard University historian Jill Lepore, New York Times columnist Jamelle Bouie, and The Atlantic's James Fallows about the presidency's "return to normalcy"; the chaos surrounding the withdrawal from Afghanistan and COVID-19 testing; the contrasting news of low unemployment and rising inflation; and how Joe Biden's temperament may be the most powerful tool being wielded by the Oval Office.
How to request an at-home COVID test
Americans will be able to order free at-home tests online starting next week, part of the Biden administration's strategy to make COVID-19 tests more accessible as high numbers of cases continue across the U.S.
Djokovic faces deportation hearing
Lawyers for Novak Djokovic presented their case to a panel of three judges on Sunday, hoping the tennis star will be allowed to stay in Australia and compete in the first major tournament of the year. Djokovic's visa was revoked over not being vaccinated for COVID-19. Roxana Saberi has the latest.
Omicron surge still causing disruptions
Despite the Omicron variant showing signs of slowing down in early hotspots, it is still causing shifts and changes to daily life. Factories are back to making N-95 masks around the clock, schools are reconsidering remote learning and some businesses are requiring vaccine cards. Michael George reports.
Novak Djokovic fights to stay in Australia
The Australian Open tennis tournament starts on Monday, and it's unclear whether the world’s top-ranked tennis player will play. Novak Djokovic's visa was revoked on Friday for a second time by Australian authorities. The dispute over his COVID-19 vaccine status has now overshadowed the tournament's preparations for 10 days. Roxana Saberi has more.
COVID hospitalizations strain health care system
The Biden administration says Americans will be able to request free rapid COVID-19 tests starting next week. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez has more on rising infections and the strain on U.S. hospitals. Then, Dr. Andre Campbell, a critical care physician and a professor at the University of California at San Francisco, joins Jamie Yuccas on CBSN to discuss the latest.
WorldView: U.S. arrests suspect in Haitian president assassination
The U.S. has arrested one of the main suspects in the killing of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse and charged him with conspiracy to commit murder or kidnapping outside the United States. China has placed a second city into total lockdown after just three asymptomatic COVID-19 cases were discovered there. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee joins CBSN AM from London with those stories and other international news.
Omicron variant depletes hospital resources
As the Omicron variant keeps ripping across the country, hospitals are scrambling to find enough beds and staff to care for patients and emergency rooms are stretched to their limits. CBS News' Naomi Ruchim joins CBSN AM with the latest from New York.
WorldView: Fatalities in Somalia car bombing
Multiple people were killed in an explosion in Somalia's capital. A power outage plagues Buenos Aires during a heat wave. Quebec is set to tax the unvaccinated. Tennis star Novak Djokovic speaks out on his COVID-19 chaos. Rylee Carlson joins CBSN AM from London with the latest on these world headlines.
Soaring COVID cases strain U.S. hospitals
COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are soaring nationwide, especially among children. Demand for at-home rapid tests has never been higher. Manuel Bojorquez has the details.
Djokovic detained after Australia revokes visa again
The world's top-ranked tennis player Novak Djokovic faces deportation after the Australian government revoked his visa for a second time over a COVID-19 vaccine dispute. Charlie D'Agata has the latest.
CDC updates guidance on best masks to protect against COVID-19
The CDC updated its website to say N95 and KN95 masks offer higher levels of protection than cloth masks, although it stopped short of recommending them for everyone.
How do I get reimbursed for rapid COVID tests?
Beginning January 15, most private insurers will cover the cost of eight rapid at-home COVID-19 tests per month.
Australia cancels Novak Djokovic's visa again
The tennis star is facing deportation just days before the Australian Open, but his lawyers are trying to keep that from happening and to get him permission to take part in the tournament.
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