U.S. braces for arrival of Omicron variant
Researchers are racing to analyze the new Omicron variant and the strength of the arsenal to fight it as cases spread across the world. Errol Barnett has the details.
Omicron Variant
Researchers race to assess Omicron variant
The Omicron variant of COVID-19 has been found in 20 countries so far. CBS news correspondent Errol Barnett reports on how U.S. officials are already preparing for the arrival of the new strain. Then, Dr. Marie-Elizabeth Ramas, a family medicine physician, joins CBSN to discuss protective measures against the variant and more.
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President Biden traveled to Minnesota Tuesday to highlight aspects of his $1 trillion infrastructure plan. Mr. Biden's trip comes as concerns over the new COVID-19 variant, rising inflation and issues within the nation's supply chain threaten to derail his overall economic agenda. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joins CBSN's Ed O'Keefe to discuss.
Researchers race to learn about Omicron
CBS News foreign correspondent Deborah Patta reports on the researchers racing to learn more about the Omicron variant first reported by South Africa, which has now spread to 19 countries and territories. Dr. Dyan Hes, the founder of Gramercy Pediatrics in New York City, joins CBSN to discuss the latest concerns over the variant and vaccine efforts.
WHO says people who are above 60 and unvaccinated should postpone travel
WHO named Omicron a variant of concern on Friday, and 56 countries issued travel restrictions in the following days.
U.S. officials expect vaccines to retain some effectiveness against Omicron
"There's every reason to believe, as we talk about boosters, when you get a level high enough, that you are going to get at least some degree of cross protection."
Omicron variant was in Europe before South Africa raised the alarm
Authorities in the Netherlands say testing has confirmed that COVID cases identified on November 19 and 23 were the new strain — days before researchers identified it.
Biden faces pressure on Omicron variant
President Joe Biden urged caution, but stressed this is not the time to panic during his remarks from the White House yesterday on the Omicron variant. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joined CBSN with more on what the administration is doing in light of the new coronavirus strain.
Medical personnel deployed for COVID support
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Powell warns Congress that inflation may keep rising next year
He tells Senate panel that the new COVID-19 variant could have an impact on economic activity and inflation.
Biden says Omicron variant is "cause for concern, not a cause for panic"
"Sooner or later, we're going to see cases of this new variant here in the United States," the president said.
Scientist who helped discover Omicron variant warns of its potential
The Omicron variant has more than 50 mutations, enhancing the virus' ability to infect the body.
Biden says Omicron variant is "not a cause for panic"
President Biden urged Americans to stay calm in response to the new COVID variant Omicron, saying it's "cause for concern, not a cause for panic." It's not yet clear whether the variant spreads more easily or causes more severe infections. Errol Barnett reports.
Dr. Ashish Jha on new Omicron variant
Dr. Ashish Jha, the dean of the Brown University School of Public Health, says "it's a little alarmist" to call the Omicron variant the Frankenstein of all COVID variants. Norah O'Donnell sits down with Jha to discuss more.
South African president says travel bans do damage
President of South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa is urging Western nations to lift travel restrictions against his country and others in the region. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta dives into why these bans were enforced in relation to experts' current knowledge of the Omicron variant.
How the White House is responding to Omicron
President Biden says while the Omicron variant is a cause for concern, it's not cause for panic. Speaking at the White House on Monday, Mr. Biden once again urged Americans to get vaccinated and to get their booster shots. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins CBSN's Bradley Blackburn to discuss the Biden administration's response to the new variant and more.
Exclusive: Inside facility investigating Omicron variant
CBS News has an exclusive look inside a lab in South Africa where the Omicron variant was first discovered. Debora Patta shares more.
Omicron coronavirus variant spreads globally
The U.S. is barring travelers from several African countries in a bid to slow the spread of the Omicron coronavirus variant first identified in South Africa. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta reports from South Africa and Alonzo Plough chief science officer and vice president of research, evaluation and learning at the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, joins CBSN to discuss the variant.
Global leaders fear spread of Omicron variant
U.S. officials are imposing travel restrictions for non-U.S. citizens from South Africa and seven other nations to slow the spread of the Omicron variant. CBS News' Natalie Brand reports on why these officials believe the measures are necessary. Dr. W. Ian Lipkin, a professor of epidemiology and director of the Center for Infection and Immunity at Columbia University, and CBSN's Tanya Rivero discuss the threat posed by the variant and U.S. officials' response to its spread.
White House preps for busy end of the year
President Biden is hoping to pass his Build Back Better social spending plan as a government shutdown and debt ceiling crisis loom. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN AM from the White House with more.
Omicron COVID variant threatens U.S. recovery
Travel restrictions take effect today as the coronavirus Omicron variant spreads globally. Dr. Andy Pekosz, a virologist with the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, joins CBSN AM to discuss the variant and what we know about contagious it is.
WorldView: Japan bans foreign visitors
Japan announced it will ban all foreign visitors, one of an increasing number of countries tightening their borders as an emergency precaution as the Omicron coronavirus variant spreads. Lucy Craft reports from Tokyo for CBSN AM on the global pandemic and other international headlines.
Global concerns grow over Omicron variant
Researchers are trying to learn more about the Omicron COVID-19 variant and whether or not it is resistant to existing vaccines or more deadly than other variants. CBS news foreign correspondent Debora Patta takes us inside one of the labs in South Africa where the new strain was first discovered. Then, Dr. Stanley Perlman, a professor of microbiology, immunology and pediatrics at the University of Iowa, joins CBSN to discuss the latest.
New York officials recommend indoor mask wearing in response to Omicron
Residents are encouraged to wear masks in public and indoor settings where risk of spread is higher.
Fauci on Omicron variant: "We should not be freaking out"
Dr. Anthony Fauci said it's going to take some time — perhaps a couple of weeks — to "get a good handle" on the newly discovered strain.
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