Record level of children under 5 are being hospitalized amid COVID surge
The rate of hospitalization for kids under 5 — who are not yet eligible for the vaccine — is the highest since the pandemic began.
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Up to a million COVID tests expired in a Florida warehouse
Officials admitted to the expired tests the same day the state changed its COVID testing guidance.
Teachers push for return to remote learning
Schools across the country are struggling with whether to return to remote learning as COVID-19 infections, hospitalizations and deaths increase. Many teachers who once pushed for in-person learning are now urging state lawmakers and school districts to offer remote options. CEO of Braintrust Tutors Mara Koffmann joined CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the impact this has on children.
Florida breaks single-day COVID case record
Several states are hitting new COVID case records, including Florida, where cases are up more than 50% in the last week. The state is being criticized for new guidelines discouraging testing for people who have been exposed to COVID but don't have symptoms. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
Global COVID cases top 300 million
The world surpasses 300 million COVID-19 cases as the spike in new infections in the U.S. fueled by the Omicron variant shows no signs of slowing down. CBS News correspondent Manuel Bojorquez reports on the recent surge in cases and hospitalizations throughout the country. Then, Dr. Shad Marvasti, an associate professor and the director of public health, prevention and health promotion at the University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the latest.
Nick Kyrgios calls Australia's treatment of Novak Djokovic "really bad"
"This is one of our great champions but at the end of the day, he is human. Do better," Krygios said.
WorldView: Journalists killed by gang in Haiti
Two Haitian journalists were burned alive by a gang as the country endures an ongoing security crisis six months after the assassination of its president. In the North Atlantic, a Russian submarine collided with a U.K. warship's sonar while on patrol. CBS News reporter and producer Haley Ott joins CBSN AM from London with those stories and other international news.
Unemployment rate drops to 3.9%
A new Department of Labor report reveals the U.S. added 199,000 jobs in December. The unemployment rate has fallen to 3.9%. This comes as the country confronts a surge in COVID-19 infections and rising inflation. Frances Stacy, director of portfolio strategy at Optimal Capital, joins CBSN to discuss the current and future labor market.
CDC facing criticism over COVID guidance
The CDC recently reduced the number of days that people who test positive for COVID-19 should isolate, if they're not experiencing symptoms, from 10 days to five. Dr. Bob Lahita, director for autoimmune and rheumatic diseases at St. Joseph Health, joined CBSN to discuss the new guidance, COVID vaccines, and his new book. "Immunity Strong."
Are Omicron's symptoms different? New studies offer clues
Some distinctive COVID-19 symptoms, like loss of taste and smell, now appear to be less common.
Supreme Court weighs Biden's vaccine rules
The U.S. Supreme Court is hearing challenges to two of the Biden administration's COVID-19 vaccine policies. One measure requires large private companies to verify vaccination or weekly testing for employees who don't get the shots. The other measure requires vaccination for workers at federal health care facilities. CBS News reporter Melissa Quinn joined CBSN with more.
Why do COVID PCR and antigen tests produce different results?
Many factors can affect how likely a COVID-19 test is to correctly spot an infection.
Japan reimposing restrictions as U.S. troops blamed for COVID surge
The American military command has resisted calls from Japanese officials to lock down bases, but U.S. troops now must follow the same rules as civilians upon entering the country.
Hospitals face staff shortages due to COVID
Hospitals in several parts of the country are at a breaking point due to increasing rates of infection among medical staff. CBS News correspondent Nikki Battiste goes inside an ICU ward in New Jersey to see how nurses are getting by. Then, emergency medicine physician Dr. Anand Swaminathan joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the latest.
Chicago public schools closed over COVID
Chicago public schools were closed Thursday for the second day as city officials and the teachers union are at odds over whether it's safe to resume in-person classes amid a surge of Omicron cases. WBBM-TV reporter Dana Kozlov joins CBSN to discuss the issue that sparked the closure of the country's third largest school district.
Hospitals plagued by COVID-related staff shortages
The latest COVID-19 surge is straining health care workers, with many out sick. Nikki Battiste takes a look at how it's having an effect on one New Jersey hospital.
CDC endorses boosters for ages 12 and up
The CDC has expanded the eligibility for booster shots to Americans ages 12 and up the as the Omicron variant surges rapidly across the country. Dr. William Schaffner, professor of preventive medicine and member of the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, joins CBSN to discuss the latest.
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People are quitting jobs at an unprecedented rate and some are simply taking a “time out” from work entirely. Bill Whitaker reports on what some are calling the "Great Resignation," Sunday.
Maskless passengers seen partying on flight: "It's a slap in the face"
Transport Canada says passengers who violated the department's regulations could face thousands of dollars in fines.
At-home COVID-19 tests are in stock on this unlikely site
Health company Ro, once known for cheeky ads promising to treat erectile dysfunction and hair loss, has COVID-19 tests in stock.
New Jersey hospitals face staffing shortages, more COVID patients
The CDC estimates that around 54,000 people will be hospitalized every day by the end of the month.
Jobless claims rise, but remain below pre-pandemic levels
Employers are hesitant to cut workers amid a tight labor market that offers workers more career choices.
Meet the police dogs sniffing out COVID-19 at Massachusetts schools
In 2021, Huntah and Duke became the first law enforcement K9s in the country trained to detect the virus.
Japan asks U.S. troops to stay on their bases due to COVID surge
American forces have been criticized due to a spike in cases in areas where they're based in large numbers, including Okinawa and Iwakuni, both in southern Japan.
Italy requiring everyone over 50 to get a COVID vaccine
Some 78% of Italy's population is fully vaccinated against the coronavirus, and about 36% have received a booster shot.
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