Biden launches new plan to combat Omicron
President Biden announced a series of new plans to help combat the rising coronavirus cases and bring relief to overwhelmed health care systems. Ed O'Keefe has the details.
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Omicron threat grows ahead of holidays
The Omicron variant is spreading faster than any previous coronavirus strain by far. More than 250,000 new COVID-19 cases were reported in the U.S. on Monday, the highest level since September. Nancy Chen has the latest.
Omicron becomes dominant COVID strain in U.S.
Omicron has become the nation's most dominant strain of COVID-19 in a matter of weeks, prompting the Biden administration to announce Tuesday additional action to curb its spread. CBS News' Natalie Brand has more, and Dr. Len Horovitz, pulmonary specialist at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City, joins CBSN to discuss how the Omicron variant is affecting American's plans ahead of the holidays.
Omicron becomes most common variant in U.S.
The highly contagious Omicron variant is now the most prevalent in the U.S., outpacing Delta. And a new study found that Omicron is over five times more likely to re-infect someone who has already had COVID-19. Julie Wernau, a health and medicine reporter at the Wall Street Journal, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with the details.
Biden addresses spike in Omicron cases
President Biden unveiled a new plan Tuesday to tackle the Omicron variant. CBSN's Lilia Luciano speaks with CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe and Dr. Anand Swaminathan, emergency medicine physician at St. Joseph's University Medical Center in New Jersey, about the new measures.
Omicron puts a "winter chill" on economic recovery
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Congresswoman Barbara Lee tests positive for COVID-19
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COVID shutters some Broadway productions
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Omicron's quick spread raises concerns
One week ahead of Christmas, federal health officials are seeing an uptick in COVID-19 cases primarily fueled by the Delta variant — with fears that holiday gatherings and the highly infectious Omicron variant will create yet another surge. The latest outbreak is triggering a nationwide push for Americans to get booster shots. Elise Preston reports.
Omicron variant brings back COVID closures
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Dr. Fauci on Omicron, breakthrough cases
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NBA has no plans to pause season amid virus surge
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Omicron expected to dampen economy
Following a strong summer and autumn of consumer spending, some economists predict the U.S. economy may slow down as the Omicron variant spreads. CBS News MoneyWatch reporter Megan Cerullo joins CBSN to discuss.
World leaders weigh tougher COVID restrictions
The director-general of the World Health Organization is urging people to cancel or postpone their holiday gatherings as the Omicron variant spreads globally. He warned the celebrations could overwhelm hospital systems and lead to more infections and deaths. This comes as leaders in the U.K. and other European nations consider tightening restrictions ahead of Christmas. CBS News foreign correspondent Holly Williams joined Anne-Marie Green on CBSN to discuss the COVID surge.
Vice President discusses White House agenda, COVID-19
West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin announced he will not support the Build Back Better Act, a key part of the Biden administration's legislative agenda, while cold weather and the Omicron variant are driving an increase in COVID-19 infections -- both major challenges for the Biden administration. Face the Nation moderator Margaret Brennan joins CBSN to discuss her interview with Vice President Kamala Harris.
Biden to address nation on Omicron
President Biden will address Americans Tuesday afternoon to announce the administration's latest efforts to combat the new Omicron variant. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joined CBSN with a preview of what those plans could entail.
U.S. sees rapid spread of Omicron variant
Researchers in the U.S. suggest the rapidly spreading Omicron coronavirus variant strain is more contagious than the Delta strain as the White House announces a plan for free at-home testing. Dr. John Moore, professor of microbiology and immunology at Weill Cornell Medical College at Cornell University joins CBSN to discuss the latest on the coronavirus pandemic.
Biden had close contact with official who tested positive for COVID
Biden has so far tested negative since his exposure to the official.
Omicron becomes the dominant COVID variant in the U.S.
The variant now makes up more than 73% of new infections, a nearly six-fold increase compared to the week before.
Moderna says booster protects against Omicron
Moderna says its booster shot offers strong protection against the Omicron coronavirus variant, as COVID-19 cases climb around the world. Dr. Stanley Perlman, professor of microbiology and immunology at the University of Iowa, joins CBSN’s Tanya Rivero to discuss.
CDC: Omicron now dominant variant in U.S.
The Omicron variant has become the dominant strain of COVID-19 in the U.S. The strain is also forcing countries across Europe to impose new virus-related restrictions. CBS news correspondent Nancy Chen reports on the recent surge from New York City, and CBS news foreign correspondent Roxana Saberi has the updates from London. Then, Dr. Manish Garg, an emergency medicine physician, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss the latest.
U.S. races to combat surging Omicron cases
COVID infections are surging nationwide and health officials are once again sounding the alarm. The Omicron variant has quickly become the dominant strain in the U.S. Nancy Chen has the details.
New COVID restrictions in Europe as cases soar
Europe is dealing with a COVID surge, forcing governments to issue new restrictions and lockdowns. In London, the Omicron variant now accounts for a majority of new cases. Roxana Saberi reports.
COVID-19 cases spike ahead of Christmas
Hospitals across the nation are bracing for a new wave of COVID-19 patients as infections rise ahead of Christmas and New Year's Eve. About 90% of all Americans are now in "high" or "substantial" risk areas. Marci Gonzalez reports.
ICU beds filling up again as COVID cases rise
The recent surge in COVID cases is straining the U.S. health care system once again. Smaller hospitals that used to be able to send patients to larger cities are now filling up as space becomes limited even in bigger hospitals. Naomi Kowles of CBS affiliate WISC-TV reports.
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Trump brings up Pearl Harbor while meeting with Japan's prime minister
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Iran hangs 3, including teen wrestler, in first executions over Jan. protests
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Transcript: IAEA's Rafael Grossi on "Face the Nation," March 22, 2026
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Steve Hartman on filming "All the Empty Rooms"
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"The Bachelorette" season with Taylor Frankie Paul canceled, ABC says
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AI version of Val Kilmer to star in new movie
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Risks of excessive screen time for adults
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