App pairs gig workers with employers
A popular app that connects businesses with hourly workers became indispensable during the pandemic — for businesses and those who recently lost their jobs. Carter Evans reports.
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U.S. braces for COVID surge before holidays
Health officials are sounding the alarm about the rising number of COVID-19 cases nationwide. States and businesses are revising their coronavirus plans. Meg Oliver has the details.
Doctor on rising COVID cases in U.S.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said the Omicron coronavirus variant has been found in 36 states, and the seven-day average of daily new cases nationwide is approaching 120,000, the highest in about three months. The agency projects the U.S. will see 1.3 million new cases during Christmas week. Dr. William Schaffner, a professor of infectious diseases at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, joins CBSN to discuss the latest on the pandemic.
Economic projections for consumers
CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the latest news out of the Federal Reserve meeting Wednesday. She will share how inflation is impacting the Fed's decision to pull back on the emergency policies it put in place during the pandemic and how likely interest rate hikes next year will impact consumers.
White House urges boosters to combat Omicron
With coronavirus cases on the rise across the country, some colleges are reinstating COVID-19 protocols and even closing their campuses. The Delta variant remains the dominant strain, representing about 96% of cases across the country. Nikki Battiste has the latest.
London Calling: U.K. COVID cases soar
The U.K. is seeing a record number of coronavirus cases. Many of the infections are of the new Omicron variant. CBS News contributor Simon Bates explains how the government and the prime minister are responding in the latest installment of London Calling.
Federal Reserve's plan to fight inflation
The Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell announced new plans to battle rising inflation, ending the Fed's pandemic-era stimulus program earlier than planned. Barclays Chief Economist Michael Gapen joins CBSN's Elise Preston to discuss how Americans will be affected.
Elaine Welteroth on starting new career
With millions of Americans changing or considering a change in careers during the pandemic, former Teen Vogue editor Elaine Welteroth joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss her new masterclass.
South Korea sees surge of COVID cases
COVID-19 cases are rising in South Korea after the country eased restrictions. But cases are on the decline in other southeast Asian countries. Elizabeth Palmer reports from Seoul.
Federal Reserve's plan to slow inflation
The Federal Reserve is rolling out a new plan to help fight rising inflation. CBS News reporter Sarah Ewall-Wice breaks down how this could impact Americans' everyday lives.
U.S. hits 800,000 COVID deaths
The U.S. reached a grim milestone: 800,000 people have died from COVID-19. Elise Preston has more.
Cuomo ordered to return millions in book earnings
A state ethics panel is forcing former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo to turn over more than $5 million he received for his book on the pandemic after an investigation found his staff worked on the book during office hours.
Pfizer seeks FDA authorization for COVID pill
Pfizer has submitted a request for the Food and Drug Administration to provide emergency use authorization for its oral antiviral pill to help fight COVID-19 in high-risk adult patients. Dr. Payal Patel, an infectious disease physician at the University of Michigan, joins CBSN to with more on Pfizer's new pill and the pandemic.
Britain announces new COVID restrictions
Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced plans to speed up the COVID-19 booster vaccine rollout amid an increase in Omicron variant cases in the country. Charlie D'Agata reports.
Scientist in South Africa says Omicron "may have" peaked in Johannesburg
Dr. Tulio Oliveira, who leads the team that first reported the Omicron variant, says it "may have" reached its peak in Johannesburg.
Gottlieb says COVID increase driven by "dense epidemics," cold weather
Dr. Scott Gottlieb says the increase in COVID-19 cases is driven by "dense epidemics" in several states and people spending more time indoors during the winter.
Omicron found in 57 countries, but Delta still dominant
CBS News’ Elizabeth Palmer reports 35 million COVID-19 vaccine doses are administered worldwide every day, but it's a long way from enough to end the pandemic.
U.S. COVID-19 cases continue to spike as Omicron is found in 27 states
CBS News’ Mark Strassmann reports on the ongoing impacts of the coronavirus pandemic in the United States.
Health officials push for COVID boosters
The FDA may soon authorize Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine booster shot for teens 16 and 17 years old. About a quarter of Americans eligible for the booster have received it. CBS News' Laura Podesta joins "CBSN AM" to discuss the latest in the fight against the coronavirus.
South Africa hospitals not strained by Omicron cases
South Africa's fourth COVID wave looks nothing like the previous three. Despite soaring infections, hospitals there are not overflowing with patients. Debora Patta takes a look.
Surgeon general warns of youth mental health crisis
U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy is sounding the alarm about a worsening mental health crisis among young people. Murthy says this is not a new issue, but one that has been amplified by the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Jessi Gold, a psychiatrist and assistant professor in the department of psychiatry at Washington University in St. Louis, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss.
Pfizer says booster protects against Omicron
Pfizer said early research found that two shots of its COVID vaccine appear to be much less effective against Omicron than previous variants, but a booster offers significantly more protection. Nikki Battiste has the latest.
Pfizer says booster helps against Omicron
Pfizer and BioNTech say research shows three doses of their COVID-19 vaccine is more effective at neutralizing the new Omicron variant than just two doses. The companies also revealed plans to develop a variant-specific shot by March. Urgent care nurse practitioner Justin Gill joins CBSN to discuss the latest coronavirus headlines.
Pfizer shot has some protection against Omicron
Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine offers some protection against the Omicron variant "but not complete" protection, according to an early study by South African scientists. Nikki Battiste shares the latest.
Delta variant still dominates new infections
Health officials are reporting more than 100,00 COVID-19 cases per day for the first time since early October. According to the CDC, the Delta variant is still the main source of infections in the country despite growing concerns over the Omicron strain. CBS news correspondent Nikki Battiste reports on new measures to curb the spread of the virus. Then, Dr. Payal Patel, an infectious diseases physician at the University of Michigan Medical School, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano with her analysis.
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