CDC recommends COVID-19 vaccine boosters down to age 12
The move follows the FDA's authorization earlier this week and an hours-long meeting of the CDC's outside advisers.
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Workers at unionized Starbucks walk off the job over COVID issues
Six employees who'd been scheduled to work formed a picket line outside the Buffalo, N.Y. store, leading Starbucks to close it for the day, the company said. Three other employees had remained inside.
"IHU" variant "on our radar" but not a threat, WHO says
it's unusual that a variant identified in France more than a month ago should be seizing so many headlines this week.
NYC mayor on COVID, crime and why workers must return to office
Eric Adams was sworn in as the 110th mayor of New York City on Saturday
Djokovic denied entry to Australia
Top tennis player Novak Djokovic's Australian visa was canceled over a COVID vaccination dispute. "Rules are rules, especially when it comes to our borders," the Australian prime minister said.
COVID cases and hospitalizations break records
The U.S. is setting new records of daily coronavirus infections with nearly 3.9 million confirmed cases in the past seven days. CBS News correspondent Manuel Bojorquez reports on the recent COVID-19 surge nationwide and CBS Chicago's Charlie De Mar has the latest on classes being canceled at Chicago Public Schools on Wednesday. Then, Dr. Sujan Gogu, a family medicine, sports and pain medicine physician, joins CBSN's Lana Zak with analysis.
Japan turns to robot pets to combat loneliness
Japan has long had a reputation for being robot-obsessed. It is now, in increasing numbers, turning to so-called "companion robots," AI-packed androids that exist simply to make us happy — or less lonely in COVID times. Lucy Craft spoke to the inventors and people ready to embrace "man's best robot friend."
CDC adds test option to end COVID isolation
The CDC has added a testing option to end COVID isolation. Infectious disease expert Dr. Celine Gounder joins "CBS Mornings" to explain why the change was made and how it could impact the pandemic.
Abigail Breslin slams commenter who criticized her for wearing a mask
Breslin, whose father died from COVID last year, hit back at an Instagram user who called her a "pathetic loser."
Health and wellness tech stars at CES 2022
CES 2022 officially kicked off Wednesday in Las Vegas, despite events beginning earlier in the week. Some headlining trends at the world's largest annual technology show include health, wellness and food technology. CBSN tech reporter Dan Patterson joins CBSN to discuss.
Classes again canceled for Chicago Public Schools on Thursday
The moves come amid the COVID surge and are the latest developments in the long-running dispute over control of the schools in the nation's third largest district.
COVID concerns close Chicago public schools
A Chicago teachers union and the city are negotiating new COVID-related health protocols after teachers voted to return to remote learning amid a surge in cases. Charlie De Mar reports.
CDC recommends boosters for kids 12-15
A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention panel recommended COVID booster shots for younger teens. Meanwhile, the Grammy Awards were postponed amid a surge in cases. Manuel Bojorquez has more.
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President Biden addresses Omicron variant; U.S. expands Trump-era "Remain in Mexico" policy
Sundance Film Festival to be held online amid COVID-19 surge
It is the second year in a row that the festival will be held virtually.
Critic of COVID-19 vaccine mandates dies
A deputy district attorney in Southern California's Orange County died of complications from COVID-19. Kelly Ernby was a vocal critic of vaccine and mask orders. Sara Donchey of CBS Los Angeles reports.
CDC panel weighs wider booster eligibility
A Centers for Disease and Control panel is meeting to discuss expanding eligibility for booster shots to children 12 to 15 years old. Immunocompromised kids 5 and older are now eligible for a third dose. The CDC declined Tuesday to add a testing requirement at the end of the newly shortened 5-day isolation requirement for people who test positive for COVID-19. Dr. Julie Morita joins CBSN to discuss the science behind those decisions.
CDC clarifies isolation guidelines
After facing backlash, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have clarified COVID-19 isolation recommendations, endorsing a five-day quarantine period and an optional test as well as shortening the time frame between the second Pfizer vaccine dose and the booster shot from six to five months. John Moore, a professor of microbiology and immunology at Weill Cornell Medical College, joins CBSN to discuss the latest coronavirus news.
Biden warns some unvaccinated will "needlessly die"
President Joe Biden offered a stark warning Tuesday to Americans who are refusing to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Weijia Jiang is at the White House and joins CBSN AM to talk about the latest on the administration's response to the coronavirus.
French leader vows to make life "miserable" for COVID vaccine refusers
Using rather pointed rhetoric, President Emmanuel Macron says the only way to reduce the "tiny minority" refusing the vaccine, is by "bugging them" into action.
Record-breaking COVID cases in Florida causing strain in hospitals
An average of more than 550,000 Americans are testing positive every day, about 10% of them are in Florida
California deputy DA who opposed vaccine mandate dies of COVID
Just weeks before her death, Ernby spoke at an anti-vaccine rally, reportedly saying, "there's nothing that matters more than our freedoms right now."
France's famed Bogdanoff twins die of COVID after rejecting vaccines
The controversial duo rose to fame with a science-themed TV show, but the unmistakable twins wouldn't put their trust in the vaccines that might have saved their lives.
Kroger and Walmart hike the price of COVID-19 home tests
A deal with the White House to forego profits has expired, making tests costlier — if they are even in stock.
Seth Meyers tests positive for COVID-19
Meyers said he feels "fine," which he attributed to being vaccinated and getting a booster shot.
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