65,630 Los Angeles students and staff test positive for COVID
All students and employees of the district now must undergo weekly COVID testing, and will not be allowed on campuses if they test positive.
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Could common colds hold the key to variant-proof COVID vaccines?
T-cells generated as part of the body's natural immune response to the common cold may help protect against serious illness from COVID-19.
COVID home tests: Americans to be reimbursed starting Saturday
But tests purchased before January 15 are not eligible for reimbursement.
WHO says half of Europe likely to catch Omicron within 2 months
As the highly contagious variant steamrolls across the continent, the WHO's regional director stressed that the vaccines do protect against severe illness.
China locks down another city as Omicron spreads ahead of Olympics
At least 3 cities are totally locked down, with residents ordered to stay at home as China clambers to stick to its zero-COVID strategy.
COVID hospitalizations rise as Omicron spreads
Omicron's rapid spread is fueling a wave of new COVID-19 hospitalizations in the United States. More children are also being admitted to hospitals, according to CDC data. CBS News correspondent Janet Shamlian reports from Houston. Then Dr. Jeremy Faust, emergency physician at Brigham and Women's Hospital at Harvard Medical School, joins CBSN's Lilia Luciano to discuss the latest on the pandemic.
COVID hospitalizations rise as pediatric cases surge
Pediatric hospitalizations are on the rise and hospitals are facing critical staffing shortages. Janet Shamlian shares more.
Doctor on pediatric COVID-19 cases
The CDC reports an average of more than 800 children per day being hospitalized with COVID-19 last week. CBS News correspondent Janet Shamlian reports on how hospitals in Houston are coping with the surge in cases. Then Dr. Neeta Ogden, an internal medicine specialist and immunologist, joins CBSN to discuss the latest on the pandemic.
Djokovic could still lose visa despite legal victory
Novak Djokovic, the world's top tennis player, is out of detention in Australia after a COVID-19 vaccine dispute and vowing to play in the Australian Open next week. But the government is warning that he could still be deported. Roxana Saberi has the latest.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez tests positive for COVID-19
"She is experiencing symptoms and recovering at home," her office said in a statement on Sunday.
Omicron cases rise in U.S.
The Omicron variant is driving up COVID-19 cases in the U.S. Federal protocols for businesses with more than 100 employees began Monday, but the Supreme Court is examining some provisions. CBS News' Naomi Ruchim reports and Dr. Mark Kline, chief physician at New Orleans Children's Hospital, joins CBSN with more.
Worldwide COVID cases rise 71% in one week
The Omicron variant is causing spikes in COVID-19 cases throughout the world. Some European hospitals are at capacity as the virus threatens to derail the upcoming Beijing Olympics. Elizabeth Palmer reports.
Why are so many Americans quitting their jobs?
The United States is seeing its highest “quit rate” since the government started keeping track two decades ago. Bill Whitaker speaks with employers who are scrambling to find help and people who left their jobs and aren’t looking back.
Omicron's spread causes test, staffing shortage
The highly contagious Omicron variant has left many American public schools overwhelmed, with several businesses and airlines struggling to rebound. Lines at testing centers continue to grow as at home tests fly off the shelves. Lilia Luciano has more.
States battle COVID-19 as Omicron variant spreads
CBS News correspondent Mark Strassmann reports on the continuing spread of the Omicron variant across the U.S. and the many ways in which rising infections are impacting Americans. Then, CBSN's Lana Zak sits down with Dr. Stanley Perlman from the University of Iowa to further discuss the Omicron variant in relation to testing shortages, masking procedures, quarantining rules and more.
Gottlieb says Omicron wave is set to hit Midwest next
Dr. Scott Gottlieb says the Omicron variant appears to have peaked in several states in the mid-Atlantic.
Americans scramble for COVID tests as Omicron spreads
CBS News' Mark Strassmann reports on the surging demand for COVID-19 tests as Omicron continues to sweep across the country.
China prepares to host Winter Olympics
CBS News' Elizabeth Palmer reports from Bangkok on global efforts to fight COVID-19 ahead of the Winter Olympics.
Hospitals struggling with surge of COVID cases
Healthcare workers across the country are once again being pushed to the brink as hospitalizations fueled by the Omicron variant increased by 60% in just the past week. One out of four medical centers are reportedly experiencing critical staff shortages. Lilia Luciano reports.
Medical workers face mental health crisis
This latest coronavirus wave is putting pressure on an already drained health care system. It's also causing an unprecedented mental health crisis for medical workers. President and co-founder of the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes Foundation Corey Feist talks with CBSN's Lana Zak about what's being done to help health care workers.
Supreme Court considers vaccine rules
The Supreme Court said it will take up legal challenges to President Biden's COVID-19 vaccine requirements for health care workers and large businesses with at least 100 workers. Politico labor reporter Eleanor Mueller joins CBSN to discuss more.
Novak Djokovic had COVID-19 last month, court documents show
Djokovic's Australian visa was canceled after he failed to meet the entry requirement that all non-citizens be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
California governor activates National Guard to boost COVID testing capacity
More than 200 guard members are being deployed to 50 sites to help with clinical staffing and crowd control, the governor said.
Child COVID hospitalizations surge
There are alarming new concerns about the Omicron variant as a record level of children under the age of five are being hospitalized amid a climbing infection rate. Michael George has the latest.
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