Colleges scrambling to cope with renewed COVID challenge
The Omicron variant has them starting to require booster shots, extend mask mandates, limit social gatherings and, in some cases, revert to online classes.
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More than 800,000 Americans have died of COVID. Vaccines could have saved 163,000.
The Kaiser Family Foundation estimated COVID-19's avoidable toll since June, when vaccines became widely available.
Pro sports taking big COVID hit as Omicron variant spreads rapidly
The NFL, NBA and NHL are all affected. More and more players are sidelined after testing positive for the virus and some games are being postponed.
U.S. hits 800,000 COVID deaths
The U.S. reached a grim milestone: 800,000 people have died from COVID-19. Elise Preston has more.
U.S. COVID-19 death toll approaches 800,000
Tuesday marks one year since the first American received a COVID-19 vaccine after the vaccines were authorized. Since then, more than 200 million Americans have been fully vaccinated with more than 54 million Americans getting a booster. Despite the success of the nation's immunization efforts, the death toll has continued to climb, and the U.S. is expected to hit 800,000 coronavirus-related deaths by the end of the day. Dr. Louise Aronson, a professor of medicine at the University of California, San Francisco's division of geriatrics and the author of the New York Times bestseller "Elderhood," spoke with CBSN's Tanya Rivero about what this means for the U.S. battle against COVID-19.
2 Pfizer doses 70% effective against Omicron hospitalization, data show
Preliminary analysis of the latest real-world data from South Africa shows that while two shots of the vaccine alone may not stop an infection, it will help avoid serious illness.
Pfizer seeks FDA authorization for COVID pill
Pfizer has submitted a request for the Food and Drug Administration to provide emergency use authorization for its oral antiviral pill to help fight COVID-19 in high-risk adult patients. Dr. Payal Patel, an infectious disease physician at the University of Michigan, joins CBSN to with more on Pfizer's new pill and the pandemic.
Kroger to end paid COVID-19 leave for unvaccinated workers
Grocery chain is also adding a $50 monthly surcharge for unvaccinated employees enrolled in its health care plan.
Despite Omicron's takeover, expert says South Africa "in a good space"
Unlike previous COVID variants, Omicron has not brought a spike in hospitalizations. One vaccinologist thanks natural immunity, and says it will be a "true test" for the vaccines.
The latest on Omicron variant
Health officials are working to learn more about the new Omicron COVID-19 variant. Michael George speaks with CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook about what is known and what can be expected.
Pfizer says new trial data confirms high efficacy of its COVID antiviral pills
Early data from the company's experiments suggest the pill will be effective against all variants, including Omicron.
California joining New York in reinstituting indoor mask mandate
The mandates for public places are slated to be in effect until January 15. But some county officials in New York are balking.
South Africa president positive for COVID-19
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has tested positive for COVID-19, amid the spread of the Omicron variant in the country. The 69-year-old is experiencing mild symptoms and is fully vaccinated. CBS foreign correspondent Lucy Craft joins "CBSN AM" from Tokyo with more on this story and other international headlines.
One year since first Pfizer vaccination
It has been exactly one year since the Food and Drug Administration authorized the Pfizer vaccine — the first of three COVID-19 vaccines now in use in the United States. During that time, more than 480 million shots have been administered. But even with those protections, case numbers have gone up 22% in the past two weeks. That sharp increase is a stark reminder that despite the effectiveness of the vaccines, the virus is still able to spread. Michael George has the latest.
Britain announces new COVID restrictions
Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced plans to speed up the COVID-19 booster vaccine rollout amid an increase in Omicron variant cases in the country. Charlie D'Agata reports.
First Omicron death confirmed in U.K. as PM warns of "tidal wave" of infection
Prime Minister Boris Johnson says the variant will account for a majority of new COVID cases in London within a day as it spreads at a "phenomenal rate."
Scientist in South Africa says Omicron "may have" peaked in Johannesburg
Dr. Tulio Oliveira, who leads the team that first reported the Omicron variant, says it "may have" reached its peak in Johannesburg.
Face The Nation with Margaret Brennan: Sununu, de Oliveira, El-Erian
Missed the second half of the show? The latest on a winter COVID surge in New Hampshire, the Federal Reserve's failure to curb inflation, and Johannesburg's battle with the Omicron variant.
Most Americans still making holiday plans despite Omicron variant
The Omicron variant has been detected in dozens of states across the U.S., but CBS News national correspondent Mark Strassmann reports on a new CBS News poll that indicates its spread is not deterring Americans from gathering this holiday season. Then, CBSN's Lana Zak sits down with CBS News reporter and researcher Max Bayer to discuss the latest on the Omicron variant.
Gottlieb says COVID increase driven by "dense epidemics," cold weather
Dr. Scott Gottlieb says the increase in COVID-19 cases is driven by "dense epidemics" in several states and people spending more time indoors during the winter.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation" on December 12, 2021
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, Governors Andy Beshear and Asa Hutchinson join Margaret Brennan.
Omicron found in 57 countries, but Delta still dominant
CBS News’ Elizabeth Palmer reports 35 million COVID-19 vaccine doses are administered worldwide every day, but it's a long way from enough to end the pandemic.
U.S. COVID-19 cases continue to spike as Omicron is found in 27 states
CBS News’ Mark Strassmann reports on the ongoing impacts of the coronavirus pandemic in the United States.
Open: This is "Face the Nation," December 12
Today on "Face the Nation," a rare cluster of December tornadoes leave a catastrophic trail through the Southeast and Midwest as COVID-19 cases continue to spike in the colder temperatures.
Americans plan social holiday season despite Omicron - CBS News poll
People who are vaccinated call for requirements on planes, public places.
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