States reconsider mask mandates as COVID cases fall
More states are rethinking restrictions as COVID-19 cases decline. Meanwhile, health care workers are facing hostility from COVID-19 patients and their families. Elise Preston reports.
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Truckers continue to protest COVID restrictions
Truckers in Ottawa are defying calls to end what's been described as an occupation of Canada's capital. Hundreds of trucks have blocked the area around Parliament in protest of vaccine mandates and other COVID-19 restrictions. Janet Shamlian has the details.
Multiple states ending school mask mandates
Officials from Oregon, New Jersey, Connecticut and Delaware all announced plans Monday to end mask requirements in schools or other public places. CBS News' Tanya Rivero sits down with Dr. William Schaffner from the Vanderbilt University Medical Center to discuss these COVID-19 topics and more.
Child care crisis keeping women out of workforce
Many women have considered leaving or changing their jobs during the pandemic amid a lack of affordable child care. Nikki Battiste reports.
COVID deaths still rising as cases drop
COVID-19 deaths in the U.S. continue to spike as cases from the Omicron surge drop. The recent rise in deaths is being seen mostly in states with low vaccination rates. Lilia Luciano reports.
Listening to America: Parents on vaccinating their children
Last week, "Face the Nation" spoke to a group of parents to get their perspective on parenting during the pandemic, and the prospect of soon being able to get very young children vaccinated.
It's time for work – go to bed!
Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, correspondent Luke Burbank has become part of a silent but cozy majority: those who prefer working horizontally.
COVID-19 infection rates plummet
Although COVID-19 infections are dropping drastically across the nation, deaths remain at record highs with nearly 2,400 Americans succumbing to the virus each day. Lilia Luciano has more.
Emily Oster on families in a pandemic economy
Pfizer has asked the FDA to give emergency use authorization to its COVID vaccine tailored to children under the age of 5. Margaret Brennan discusses the news with Brown University professor Emily Oster, along with the broader effect the pandemic has had on working families and the economy.
CBS meteorologist brings adorable baby on-air for winter storm forecast
The meteorologist brought her tiny 13-week-old daughter Fiona on-air.
Kids under 5 could get COVID vaccine by March
The White House said it will be ready to distribute Pfizer's vaccine for young children as soon as it has authorization, which could be as soon as March. Nancy Chen has the latest.
COVID-19 and lessons from 1918 flu pandemic
Author John M. Barry's latest article in The New York Times is titled, "What We Can Learn From How The 1918 Pandemic Ended." He joins CBS News to break down the history of pandemics in America and what we can learn from it in dealing with COVID-19.
Mental health support for Black youth
Experts are sounding the alarm over an increased rate of depression and suicide among Black youth. Dr. Amanda Calhoun, an adult and child-adolescent psychiatry resident at the Child Study Center in the Yale School of Medicine, joins CBS News' Tanya Rivero and Jericka Duncan with more.
Nurses charged with forging COVID vaccine cards
Two nurses are accused of selling more than $1.5 million in fake COVID vaccination cards.
Boris Johnson condemned over "failures of leadership"
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is facing backlash after reports surfaced of parties at 10 Downing Street during the height of COVID restrictions. The gatherings reflected "failures of leadership and judgment," an investigation said. Roxana Saberi has the details.
Battling long-term effects of COVID-19
Millions of Americans are struggling with long-term symptoms after contracting COVID-19. Charlie McCone, a COVID "long-hauler," joins CBS News to discuss how it's continuing to affect his life and the growing impact of COVID-related disabilities in the U.S. workforce.
New COVID cases plateau nationwide
Sighs of relief echo nationwide as the number of new COVID-19 cases begin to taper off. Yet health officials renew warnings that the virus remains highly transmissible.
Gottlieb: Omicron immunity should be "backstop" against new variant
Dr. Scott Gottlieb says the extent of Omicron infection in the U.S. should provide strong immunity against a new variant of Omicron known as BA.2.
COVID-19 cases drop sharply over past week
CBS News' Mark Strassmann reports on the sharp decline in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations over the past week.
COVID-19 infection rates drop significantly
Although COVID-19 infections are dropping drastically across the nation, hospitals are still seeing high levels of hospitalizations and deaths. Lilia Luciano has more. Although COVID-19 infections are dropping drastically across the nation, hospitals are still seeing high levels of hospitalizations and deaths. Lilia Luciano has more.
Fed plans to raise interest rates to fight inflation
The Federal Reserve is signaling it plans to begin raising interests rates soon. Officials are hoping the move will help ease inflation, which has risen to its highest level in decades. Dana Peterson, chief economist for The Conference Board, joins CBS News' Elaine Quijano to discuss.
CDC: Average number of Omicron cases declines
According to the CDC, Omicron has officially peaked in the United States. But deaths and hospitalizations are still up. There is hope those numbers will soon drop. Michael George has the latest.
Study: Serious risks for unvaccinated pregnant women
A new study shows not being vaccinated against COVID can result in dire outcomes for pregnant women and their babies. Nikki Battiste reports.
2022 Grammy Awards to be held in Las Vegas
Harvey Mason Jr., the CEO of the Recording Academy, joins CBS News' Tanya Rivero and Jericka Duncan to discuss plans for the 2022 Grammy Awards in Las Vegas this April, including dealing with a postponement and some of the changes that are expected this year.
Oklahoma City hospital nears breaking point
Every single ICU bed at four of Oklahoma's largest hospitals is full as COVID-19 cases increase in the state. Kris Van Cleave has more.
ICE crackdown prompts some Texas Latinos to turn away from Trump
Iran has "increased efforts to target U.S. personnel," intel chief warns
DOJ sues to block Alaska Senate certification if Sullivan loses
2 ex-FBI officials charged with lying about Hunter Biden's laptop
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