Lessons from the pandemic 5 years later
Five years ago Tuesday, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic. CBS News digital reporter Alex Tin explains the lessons the government and public health officials learned.
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Reflecting on five years since pandemic began
On this day five years ago, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic, shutting down daily life, crippling the economy and reshaping public health. More than 1.1 million Americans died by the time the WHO said it was no longer a global health emergency in May 2023. Dr. Ashish Jha, former White House COVID-19 response coordinator, joins "CBS Mornings" to reflect on the impact and progress since.
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The World Health Organization is investigating "another cluster of illness" in northern Congo, as a deadly mystery disease spreads in the region.
DOGE cuts could hamper U.S. pandemic response
Around 700 people have been laid off from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in recent weeks due to cuts from the Trump administration. Some public health experts are expressing concerns that job reductions could make the U.S. less prepared for the next pandemic. Science writer David Quammen joins "America Decides" to discuss.
Comedian Frank Caliendo on "The Takeout"
Comedian Frank Caliendo joins Major Garett for this week's holiday episode of "The Takeout" to discuss his humorous career of impersonating celebrities and past presidents and how he's managing to stay funny during the pandemic.
How a bird flu pandemic could emerge
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has issued conditional approval for a bird flu vaccine for use in chickens. There have been at least 68 confirmed cases of bird flu among humans since 2024, according to the CDC. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder joins to discuss the state of the virus in birds and humans.
Are low reading scores tied to the pandemic?
New federal data shows that American kids and preteens' reading scores have hit record lows. The Washington Post national education writer Laura Meckler joins "The Daily Report" to explain why and what can be done to fix it.
U.S. kids' reading, math skills still buffeted by COVID-era losses, test shows
U.S. kids continued to lose ground on reading skills in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and have made little improvement in math, an exam known as the nation's report card shows.
Indian officials confirm first cases of HMPV, say "no reason to worry"
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Stellantis and Intel CEOs resign
A record number of CEOs have left their roles in 2024, according to an analysis by a career transitioning firm. Stellantis and Intel's CEOs contributed to the trend this week as the companies face declining stock prices. Andy Challenger, senior vice president of Challenger, Gray & Christmas, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Businesses struggle with pandemic-era loans
In 2020, the Federal Reserve established the Main Street Lending Program to support mid-size businesses during the pandemic. Now, those businesses are having trouble catching up on those loan repayments. Bloomberg News economics and Federal Reserve reporter Catarina Saraiva has more.
Why the latest bird flu case has experts worried about pandemic potential
A new case of bird flu in a California child without known contact with infected animals is raising concerns about a potential pandemic. Dr. Céline Gounder explains what to know.
Americans' increased pandemic drinking lasted for years, study finds
Pandemic-prompted drinking persists, according to a new study that shows a continued increase in alcohol use.
New data on pandemic-era drinking persisting
Alcohol is a leading cause of illness and death in the United States, and new research suggests an alarming increase in alcohol use since the pandemic is persisting. CBS News' Stephanie Stahl reports.
In conversation with Drew Barrymore
Actress, producer, director, author and entrepreneur Drew Barrymore has worn many hats in her 45 years — and she's soon to don another, as host of a new daytime talk show, "The Drew Barrymore Show," which debuts Monday on CBS. She chats with correspondent Lee Cowan about the challenges of launching a new broadcast during a pandemic, her lifelong work ethic, and what she's learned about herself from pushing limits.
Travel chaos due to COVID staffing shortages
Holiday travel chaos continued for a sixth straight day as airlines canceled flights mainly because of COVID-related staff shortages. Errol Barnett has the latest.
Gender wage gap widens for the first time in 20 years
Pay gap between men and women working full-time widened in 2023 for first time in 20 years, USCB data shows.
Americans spending more time at home: Study
Some think Americans became homebodies during the pandemic. However, a new Princeton University study found that the average amount of time Americans spent at home had been increasing from 2003 to 2019, with the all-time high occurring in 2020. Princeton University sociology professor Patrick Sharkey joins CBS News to discuss his findings.
Commercial real estate since pandemic
Commercial real estate developers are awaiting a potential interest rate cut in September as they reel from the effects of the 2020 pandemic. Joy Wiltermuth, a news editor and senior markets reporter for MarketWatch, joins CBS News with more.
Mpox is "not the new COVID," World Health Organization says
The World Health Organization declared an international health emergency over the spread of mpox in Africa, but says it's not the next coronavirus.
The Deciders
"CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell hosts "The Deciders," a one-hour primetime special exploring the changing American electorate as the country nears Election Day.
Asian Americans face rise in racist incidents
There has been more than an 800% increase in racist incidents against Asian Americans reported in the last three years. The tone of the country has been exacerbated by the tone of the nation's president, who constantly refers to the coronavirus as "Kung Flu" or the "Chinese virus." Weiija Jiang reports for "Asian Americans: Battling Bias."
COVID-19's impact on Asian Americans
Coronavirus has had a devastating impact on the Asian American community, which has seen a higher mortality rate than White Americans. Elaine Quijano reports for "Asian Americans: Battling Bias."
Asian Americans supporting Black Lives Matter
A new generation of Asian Americans has found common ground with Black Lives Matter and the shared experience of discrimination. Nancy Chen reports for “Asian Americans: Battling Bias.”
"One Nation: Indivisible"
Facing a divided nation reeling from insurrection and impeachment, how do President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris move forward in a country still fighting a raging pandemic? Hosted by Norah O'Donnell and featuring reports by Gayle King, Erin Moriarty and Peter Van Sant, "One Nation: Indivisible" reveals the personal side of the history-making ticket and looks ahead to a country facing several inflection points.
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