Fauci: U.S. should "seriously" consider vaccine mandate for domestic flights
President Biden's chief medical adviser says it could be "another incentive to get more people vaccinated."
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More kids hospitalized as COVID spikes again
The average number of new COVID-19 infections in the U.S. has surged to more than 176,000 new cases per day, the CDC said. Dr. Susannah Hills, a pediatric airway surgeon and assistant professor at Columbia University Medical Center, spoke with Jessi Mitchell on CBSN about the latest coronavirus spike and which masks offer the best protection against the virus.
Experts warn COVID cases still climbing amid rise in child hospitalizations
The average daily number of new cases is over 176,000 — the highest it's been in nearly a year, according to the CDC.
Supreme Court to review Biden vaccine rules
The Supreme Court will consider two important vaccine rules brought on by the Biden administration next week. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins CBSN to break down what we can expect from the Supreme Court.
France records 100,000 daily COVID-19 infections for first time
President Emmanuel Macron's government is holding emergency meetings Monday to discuss the next steps in tackling the virus.
Omicron surge disrupts Christmas holiday
The surge of the Omicron variant worldwide is impacting travel this holiday season. Studies show that while Omicron is less likely to result in hospitalization, but Dr. Anthony Fauci is warning Americans not to get complacent. Former CDC Director Dr. Tom Frieden joins CBSN for more.
COVID surge prompts online Christmas services
Many churches made the difficult decision to forego in-person services for Christmas yet again, as the Omicron variant fuels a spike in coronavirus cases nationwide. Elise Preston reports.
Mass flight cancellations on Christmas weekend
Nearly 1,000 flights have been cancelled nationwide as winter weather conditions and a spike in COVID-19 infections hinder holiday travel. Lilia Luciano has more.
Hundreds more U.S. flights canceled on Christmas due to Omicron
United, Delta and other domestic airlines have scrubbed hundreds of flights, although holiday travel remains brisk.
Pandemic causes more flight cancellations
Hundreds of flights in the U.S. and thousands worldwide have been canceled this Christmas due to the increase in COVID-19 cases, fueled by the highly contagious Omicron variant. CBS News travel editor Peter Greenberg joins CBSN to discuss what travelers can do to help navigate the chaos.
Holiday COVID surge & flight cancellations
A rise in COVID-19 cases is forcing airlines to cancel hundreds of flights and disrupting Americans' holiday plans. CBS News' Michael George reports, and then CBSN's Debra Alfarone talks with Washington Post health and science reporter Fenit Nirappil about navigating the second year of holidays in the pandemic.
Pope Francis’ Christmas blessing
Pope Francis is urging the world to be more open to dialogue this Christmas. In his holiday message delivered Saturday morning, he says that is key to resolving the large number of conflicts seen in places like Syria, Iraq and Yemen. It comes as Christians throughout Europe try to embrace the holiday while keeping concerns about Omicron in mind. Roxana Saberi has that part of the story.
Holiday travel hit by latest COVID surge
The holiday season is being dampened by the coronavirus pandemic again this year. More than 700 U.S. flights are already canceled today and that's on top of hundreds that were called off on Christmas Eve. The holiday travel woes are the latest reminder of just how disruptive the pandemic has become. Michael George has more.
Omicron surge causes holiday travel chaos
Hundreds of Christmas Eve flights were canceled in the U.S. after airlines reported staffing shortages due to the surge in COVID-19 cases fueled by the Omicron variant. Some states are also seeing a shortage in health care workers. Nancy Chen reports.
Shorter COVID isolation time for health workers
The Biden administration is lifting COVID-related travel restrictions on eight African nations December 31. And the CDC is shortening the isolation time for health care workers who test positive for COVID-19 from 10 days to seven. Dr. Amesh Adalja, an infectious disease expert and senior scholar at Johns Hopkins University, joins CBSN's Elise Preston to discuss the latest on the pandemic.
Tips for coping with holiday stress
Travel snafus and the rise in COVID-19 cases will keep some families apart during this holiday season, adding to the stress level many Americans are feeling. Psychiatrist and certified addiction medicine physician Dr. Daniel Bober joins CBSN to share his advice.
COVID curtails Christmas plans worldwide
Countries around the world are scaling back Christmas celebrations for the second year in a row as the Omicron variant causes another wave of COVID-19. CBS News correspondent Roxana Saberi joins CBSN from London with the latest on the impact.
Essential workers slammed again as Omicron variant spreads
COVID-19 is again hitting nurses, flight crews and other frontline staff. "We don't have enough hands," one grocery worker says.
Omicron spike sparks surge in COVID testing
This year's holiday season is looking like a repeat of last year -- all thanks to the Omicron variant. Cases are surging, hospitalizations are rising and health care workers are overwhelmed. Nancy Chen has the latest.
Scientists learn more about risk from Omicron
New studies out of South Africa and the U.K. suggest the Omicron variant is less likely to cause hospitalizations -- but it can still be deadly. The FDA also authorized a new antiviral pill to treat COVID-19. CBS News' Nancy Chen reports on the latest, and then Dr. Amesh Adalja, an infectious disease expert at Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, spoke with Jessi Mitchell on CBSN about the Omicron research and how some patients are experiencing different symptoms than earlier strains.
FDA approves second COVID treatment pill
The FDA has authorized the second antiviral pill to treat COVID-19. CBS News' Michael George reports. Then Dr. Jeremy Faust, emergency physician at Brigham and Women's Hospital at Harvard Medical School, joins CBSN to break down how the drugs work. He also explains why he thinks the CDC should implement "circuit breakers," short-term restrictions on high-risk activities to help curb the spread of the Omicron variant.
Times Square New Year's Eve celebration scaled back
The famous celebration will host less audience members and require them to wear masks and be fully vaccinated.
First-time jobless claims remain low
There are signs the job market is tightening as new jobless claims remain low. 205,000 Americans filed for first-time unemployment benefits last week. CBS MoneyWatch reporter Irina Ivanova joins CBSN with more.
Doctor answers viewers' questions on Omicron and the holidays
CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook joined "CBS Mornings" to answer viewers' questions about the latest phase of the pandemic and how Americans can stay safe this holiday season.
Health officials anticipate spike in hospitalizations: "We are in a perfect storm"
As Omicron cases surge nationwide, experts believe it could be weeks before the country sees a downward trend in COVID-19 cases.
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