What a former CDC director says about Omicron

Former acting CDC Director Dr. Richard Besser, pediatrician and president of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, weighs in on the latest COVID-19 variant.

• Dec 7, 2021

U.S.-bound travelers scramble as new COVID test rules take effect

The new testing rules come as coronavirus cases rise ahead of the holidays. In the U.S., officials are reporting more than 100,000 new infections a day for the first time since early October.

• Dec 7, 2021

NYC expands COVID vaccine requirements

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced plans to require COVID-19 vaccination for employees of private companies in the city. The city is also tightening its vaccination rules for entertainment venues, gyms and indoor dining. CBS News' Skyler Henry has details.

• Dec 6, 2021
• 1:40

Delta variant still dominates new infections

Health officials are reporting more than 100,00 COVID-19 cases per day for the first time since early October. According to the CDC, the Delta variant is still the main source of infections in the country despite growing concerns over the Omicron strain. CBS news correspondent Nikki Battiste reports on new measures to curb the spread of the virus. Then, Dr. Payal Patel, an infectious diseases physician at the University of Michigan Medical School, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano with her analysis.

• Dec 6, 2021
• 7:08

Omicron variant sparks new safety measures

New testing regulations for travels coming into the U.S. began Monday, and New York City announced plans for a vaccine mandate for all private employers. Hospitals already filled with patients with the Delta variant are bracing for a potential new wave of cases. CBS News' Skyler Henry reports, and then ER physician Dr. Rob Davidson joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero to discuss the latest.

• Dec 6, 2021
• 7:56

NYC announces new vaccine mandate

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced one of the nation's strictest COVID-19 vaccination mandates, forcing all private businesses to require their workers to get their shots within the next three weeks. Nikki Battiste has more.

• Dec 6, 2021
• 3:22

Cruise disembarks in New Orleans with at least 17 COVID cases

At least one of the infections on the Norwegian Breakaway was a crew member suspected of having the new Omicron variant.

• Dec 6, 2021

New Jersey GOP lawmakers sue over vaccine mandate

Republican members of the New Jersey State Assembly filed a legal challenge to new COVID-19 restrictions at the statehouse. Matt Friedman of Politico New Jersey joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Tanya Rivero to break it all down.

• Dec 1, 2021
• 6:04

Omicron variant spreads as holidays approach

The Omicron variant continues to spread, but the Delta variant remains the dominant strain in the U.S. for now. Cases and hospitalizations are surging in certain areas as the nationwide vaccination rate remains around 60%. Lilia Luciano reports.

• Dec 4, 2021
• 1:59

Scientists studying Omicron's vaccine resistance

Scientists around the world are studying the COVID-19 Omicron variant to determine if it is more resistant to vaccines than previous strains of the virus. Debora Patta reports.

• Dec 4, 2021
• 2:20

Omicron variant found in at least 17 states

Scientists around the world are racing to understand the new mutant strain of coronavirus. Major airports nationwide are now enforcing rules which will apply to passengers regardless of COVID vaccine status or nationality. Lila Luciano reports.

• Dec 5, 2021
• 1:55

Europe's new COVID restrictions fuel protests

Police in Brussels, Belgium, used water cannons and tear gas to control protesters outraged by new restrictions. Elizabeth Palmer has more on the global crisis.

• Dec 5, 2021
• 2:03

Portugal reinstates COVID-19 restrictions

Portugal is bringing back tight pandemic restrictions amid a rise in COVID-19 infections. CBSN's Anne-Marie Green spoke with Barry Hatton, a correspondent for The Associated Press covering Portugal, about the coronavirus situation there.

• Dec 6, 2021
• 7:18

New U.S. international travel rules

Travelers coming to the U.S., including U.S. citizens, must now take a COVID test within one day of their departure, regardless of vaccination status. Insider business news and travel reporter Thomas Pallini joins CBSN AM to discuss the new rules and about how the travel industry is reacting.

• Dec 6, 2021
• 9:16

New COVID testing rules to travel to U.S.

All travelers heading to the U.S. will now need to get a COVID-19 test within one day before entering the country to help slow the spread of the Omicron variant. CBS News' Laura Podesta joins CBSN AM with the latest on the new rules.

• Dec 6, 2021
• 4:03

Kennedy Center Honors celebrates icons

The 44th Kennedy Center Honors celebrated the careers of opera singer Justino Diaz, "Saturday Night Live" creator Lorne Michaels, folk songwriter and singer Joni Mitchell, actress and singer Bette Midler and Motown founder Berry Gordy. The event will air December 22 on CBS. Vladimir Duthiers reports.

• Dec 6, 2021
• 2:34

New international travel restrictions start

The Biden administration is enforcing new travel requirements as the Omicron variant raises concerns globally. Meanwhile, the Delta variant is still largely responsible for a surge in U.S. infections, with average cases topping 100,000 per day. Infectious disease specialist Dr. Leslie Diaz joins CBSN with more on the latest coronavirus headlines.

• Dec 6, 2021
• 13:55

Ford, Google delay January return-to-office dates

Ford follows in Google's footsteps as the Omicron variant derails companies' plans to bring workers back to offices.

• Dec 6, 2021

What Biden's new travel restrictions mean for you

International travel was a headache before the pandemic. New protocols make it even more complicated.

• Dec 6, 2021

Omicron COVID-19 variant found in 12 states

The biggest question is whether current, available vaccines will prevent severe cases spread by the Omicron variant.

• Dec 6, 2021

Study shows men spread COVID particles more than women and children

And the louder you talk, the more particles you're likely to emit, one of the study's authors said.

• Dec 6, 2021

Face the Nation: Murthy, Kerkhove, deSouza

Missed the second half of the show? The latest on the rise in COVID cases related to the new Omicron variant, countries are doing boosters while others struggle to vaccinate their populations, and tracking COVID variants with genomic sequencing.

• Dec 5, 2021
• 22:36

COVID-19 travel rule takes effect Monday

CBS News national correspondent Mark Strassmann reports on the spread of coronavirus in the U.S. and the new rule that all international travelers entering the country will need to test negative for COVID-19 within 24 hours of departure. Dr. Esther Choo, professor of emergency medicine at Oregon Health and Science University, talks with CBSN's Lana Zak about these and more coronavirus topics.

• Dec 5, 2021
• 10:43

Full interview: Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy on "Face the Nation"

Dr. Murthy discusses concerns around the Omicron variant.

• Dec 5, 2021
• 11:09

Full transcript of "Face the Nation" on December 5, 2021

On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, Dr. Vivek Murthy and Governor Ned Lamont sat down with Margaret Brennan

• Dec 5, 2021

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