COVID hospitalizations rise as pediatric cases surge
Pediatric hospitalizations are on the rise and hospitals are facing critical staffing shortages. Janet Shamlian shares more.
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Djokovic could still lose visa despite legal victory
Novak Djokovic, the world's top tennis player, is out of detention in Australia after a COVID-19 vaccine dispute and vowing to play in the Australian Open next week. But the government is warning that he could still be deported. Roxana Saberi has the latest.
States battle COVID-19 as Omicron variant spreads
CBS News correspondent Mark Strassmann reports on the continuing spread of the Omicron variant across the U.S. and the many ways in which rising infections are impacting Americans. Then, CBSN's Lana Zak sits down with Dr. Stanley Perlman from the University of Iowa to further discuss the Omicron variant in relation to testing shortages, masking procedures, quarantining rules and more.
Gottlieb says Omicron wave is set to hit Midwest next
Dr. Scott Gottlieb says the Omicron variant appears to have peaked in several states in the mid-Atlantic.
Americans scramble for COVID tests as Omicron spreads
CBS News' Mark Strassmann reports on the surging demand for COVID-19 tests as Omicron continues to sweep across the country.
China prepares to host Winter Olympics
CBS News' Elizabeth Palmer reports from Bangkok on global efforts to fight COVID-19 ahead of the Winter Olympics.
Hospitals struggling with surge of COVID cases
Healthcare workers across the country are once again being pushed to the brink as hospitalizations fueled by the Omicron variant increased by 60% in just the past week. One out of four medical centers are reportedly experiencing critical staff shortages. Lilia Luciano reports.
Teachers push for return to remote learning
Schools across the country are struggling with whether to return to remote learning as COVID-19 infections, hospitalizations and deaths increase. Many teachers who once pushed for in-person learning are now urging state lawmakers and school districts to offer remote options. CEO of Braintrust Tutors Mara Koffmann joined CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the impact this has on children.
Florida breaks single-day COVID case record
Several states are hitting new COVID case records, including Florida, where cases are up more than 50% in the last week. The state is being criticized for new guidelines discouraging testing for people who have been exposed to COVID but don't have symptoms. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
Supreme Court hears challenges to vaccine mandates
The Supreme Court is weighing arguments over the Biden administration's COVID vaccine rules for large companies and healthcare workers. Jan Crawford has the latest.
Unemployment rate drops to 3.9%
A new Department of Labor report reveals the U.S. added 199,000 jobs in December. The unemployment rate has fallen to 3.9%. This comes as the country confronts a surge in COVID-19 infections and rising inflation. Frances Stacy, director of portfolio strategy at Optimal Capital, joins CBSN to discuss the current and future labor market.
Hospitals face staff shortages due to COVID
Hospitals in several parts of the country are at a breaking point due to increasing rates of infection among medical staff. CBS News correspondent Nikki Battiste goes inside an ICU ward in New Jersey to see how nurses are getting by. Then, emergency medicine physician Dr. Anand Swaminathan joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the latest.
Hospitals plagued by COVID-related staff shortages
The latest COVID-19 surge is straining health care workers, with many out sick. Nikki Battiste takes a look at how it's having an effect on one New Jersey hospital.
Jobless claims rise, but remain below pre-pandemic levels
Employers are hesitant to cut workers amid a tight labor market that offers workers more career choices.
COVID cases and hospitalizations break records
The U.S. is setting new records of daily coronavirus infections with nearly 3.9 million confirmed cases in the past seven days. CBS News correspondent Manuel Bojorquez reports on the recent COVID-19 surge nationwide and CBS Chicago's Charlie De Mar has the latest on classes being canceled at Chicago Public Schools on Wednesday. Then, Dr. Sujan Gogu, a family medicine, sports and pain medicine physician, joins CBSN's Lana Zak with analysis.
Japan turns to robot pets to combat loneliness
Japan has long had a reputation for being robot-obsessed. It is now, in increasing numbers, turning to so-called "companion robots," AI-packed androids that exist simply to make us happy — or less lonely in COVID times. Lucy Craft spoke to the inventors and people ready to embrace "man's best robot friend."
CDC adds test option to end COVID isolation
The CDC has added a testing option to end COVID isolation. Infectious disease expert Dr. Celine Gounder joins "CBS Mornings" to explain why the change was made and how it could impact the pandemic.
COVID concerns close Chicago public schools
A Chicago teachers union and the city are negotiating new COVID-related health protocols after teachers voted to return to remote learning amid a surge in cases. Charlie De Mar reports.
CDC recommends boosters for kids 12-15
A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention panel recommended COVID booster shots for younger teens. Meanwhile, the Grammy Awards were postponed amid a surge in cases. Manuel Bojorquez has more.
CDC clarifies isolation guidelines
After facing backlash, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have clarified COVID-19 isolation recommendations, endorsing a five-day quarantine period and an optional test as well as shortening the time frame between the second Pfizer vaccine dose and the booster shot from six to five months. John Moore, a professor of microbiology and immunology at Weill Cornell Medical College, joins CBSN to discuss the latest coronavirus news.
U.S. tops one million daily COVID cases
More than one million new COVID cases were reported Monday, a new single-day record for the U.S. Hospitalizations and childhood infections are also setting pandemic records. Omar Villafranca reports.
COVID cases, inflation and taxes rise in U.K.
In the U.K., COVID cases are rising, inflation is up and energy prices could rise by 50% in the new year. Simon Bates has more in his segment London Calling.
Schools nationwide struggle with COVID surge
While more than 2,000 K-12 schools have already closed or moved to remote learning, millions of kids are still heading back to class on Monday, as America's major school systems learn to deal with the uncertainty of the pandemic. Tom Hanson reports.
Holiday air travel up 184% last year from 2020
The rush to return home is turning into a nightmare as millions of Americans try to navigate full freeways and jam-packed airports, compounded with bad weather and Omicron-fueled staff shortages.
Education secretary on keeping schools open
President Joe Biden says he wants all schools to stay open despite concerns over the highly contagious Omicron variant. A growing number of school districts are adjusting their return from the holiday break because of COVID-19 outbreaks and staffing shortages. U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona joins CBSN's Nikki Battiste to discuss what his office is doing to help schools navigate the pandemic.
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