BA.2 now behind nearly all new COVID cases in the Northeast
As prevalence of the Omicron subvariant nears 90% nationwide, officials around the world are already tracking the rise of dozens of new potential variants.
As prevalence of the Omicron subvariant nears 90% nationwide, officials around the world are already tracking the rise of dozens of new potential variants.
Dr. Ashish Jha, the new White House coronavirus response coordinator, said infection numbers are still "very low" compared to historical averages.
Dr. Scott Gottlieb says only about one in seven new COVID-19 infections are being reflected in public health data, thanks largely to the growth of at-home testing.
The FDA and CDC have authorized a second COVID-19 booster shot of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines for people 50 and older and those 12 and older who are immunocompromised. Officials say a second booster could help keep people out of the hospital if they contract the virus. Dr. Alonzo Plough, chief science officer at the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, joined CBS News' Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers with more on who should consider getting the additional dose.
The FDA authorized another booster shot of the Moderna or Pfizer COVID vaccines for people 50 and older who want them. Meg Oliver shares more.
BA.2's prevalence remains highest in the Northeast, where the agency estimates that the variant made up close to three-quarters of new infections.
The World Health Organization said the highly transmissible Omicron subvariant known as BA.2 is continuing to fuel a rise in COVID-19 cases in 18 European countries. Dr. Tom Frieden, a former CDC director and the president and CEO of Resolve to Save Lives, explained to CBS News how concerned the U.S. should be about a new wave.
An Omicron subvariant called BA.2 is spreading across the U.S., but how concerned should Americans be? Dr. Michael Osterholm, director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy, joins "CBS News Mornings" with more on that plus the latest on vaccines for younger children.
What's behind the spike in COVID cases in China, and what the government is trying to do to combat it? Ben Cowling, the head of the Division of Epidemiology and Biostatistics at Hong Kong University, joins CBS News to discuss.
COVID cases are rising in China and Europe, where some pandemic mandates had been lifted. It's leading to concerns about whether the U.S. will see a similar trend. Meg Oliver shares the latest.
Despite the spread of the new subvariant, U.S. daily cases and hospitalizations continue to drop while deaths plateau.
As COVID-19 cases decrease in the U.S., China and Europe are both dealing with serious outbreaks. The city of Hong Kong is being hit particularly hard. Some officials believe the uptick is driven by the new Omicron sub-variant known as BA.2. CBS News medical contributor Dr. David Agus has the latest on the surge overseas.
Prevalence of this Omicron sub-lineage, sometimes misleadingly nicknamed a "stealth variant," now appears highest in the Northeast
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Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla says the company is working "very diligently" to make a COVID-19 vaccine that will protect against variants and offer protection "for at least a year."
This week marks two years since the World Health Organization declared a global pandemic following the international spread of COVID-19. Lilia Luciano reports on how Americans have adapted to the pandemic, and now live with a new normal.
Two years ago, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic. Dr. Celine Gounder, an infectious disease specialist at NYU and Bellevue Hospital, host of the podcast "Epidemic" and editor at large for public health at Kaiser Health News, spoke with CBS News about how far the world has come in the fight against the coronavirus and what comes next.
TSA extended the mask mandate on planes and other public transportation until April 18.
CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook got an exclusive look inside the CDC and how it tracks new COVID-19 variants. He joined CBS News to discuss the current state of the pandemic in the U.S.
As COVID-19 cases continue to decline, restrictions across the country are being dropped, with Hawaii being the only state that has yet to announce when its mask mandate will end. Still, health officials warn another variant could emerge. Mark Strassmann reports.
The CDC is working to release new "relevant" coronavirus guidelines as the Omicron wave recedes in the U.S. The agency is facing backlash over its failure to release data about the nation's fight against COVID-19. Former CDC director Dr. Tom Friedman, the president and CEO of Resolve to Save Lives, joins CBS News with more.
There are signs of more progress in the country's battle against the Omicron variant. The daily COVID-19 case count is down 86% since reaching a peak in most of the U.S. last month. The decline is encouraging more cities and states to reduce or eliminate their coronavirus restrictions. Health officials say it is still critical to vaccinate and get booster shots. Michael George reports.
More states are ending indoor mask mandates as COVID-19 cases drop as the winter Omicron surge declines, but President Biden says the move is "probably premature." John Moore, professor of microbiology and immunology and Weill Cornell Medical College, joins CBS News to discuss if it's safe to start taking off your mask.
The number of states that are moving to end indoor mask mandates for schools and public places is growing as COVID cases decline. But the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned states about moving too fast. Mola Lenghi has the latest.
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.
Former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York continues after several days of testimony from Stormy Daniels.
The sunspot responsible for the odd series of strong solar flares is so big you can see it with your own eyes from Earth.
Some of the strains in the "FLiRT" group are closely related to the JN.1 COVID variant from last winter.
The three-judge panel upheld Steve Bannon's conviction for not responding to a subpoena from the committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.
Trump could significantly restrict abortion without ever imposing a federal ban, some experts say. Here's how he could do it.
Powerful storms with damaging high winds threatened several states in the Southeast early Friday.
Should you worry about the potential impact of the H5N1 virus on humans? CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook explains the current risk and what officials are watching for.
The decision to cut back on the number of stores carrying LGBTQ-themed items comes after some customers objected to the product line.
Prince Harry and Meghan are in Nigeria for a 3-day tour at the invitation of the African nation's military.
Americans could be treated to a show of the northern lights this weekend from a powerful geomagnetic storm heading toward Earth.
Former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York continues after several days of testimony from Stormy Daniels.
Powerful storms with damaging high winds threatened several states in the Southeast early Friday.
Some states are cracking down on claims by anti-abortion rights organizations that offer "abortion pill reversal" treatment.
Edrick Lamont Faust, 48, was charged with murder, and various other charges in connection with the 23-year-old first-year law student's death, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation announced.
Some states are cracking down on claims by anti-abortion rights organizations that offer "abortion pill reversal" treatment.
The decision to cut back on the number of stores carrying LGBTQ-themed items comes after some customers objected to the product line.
Retailers use a number of marketing ploys to separate you from your money, often by dangling freebies and discounts.
Maker of insulin pump urges customers to update an app because of glitch that causes the devices to unexpectedly shut down.
The fitness chain's $10 monthly membership is one of few things that had remained unchanged since 1998 — until now.
Former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York continues after several days of testimony from Stormy Daniels.
The three-judge panel upheld Steve Bannon's conviction for not responding to a subpoena from the committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.
President Biden met with Black voters earlier this week in Wisconsin, where the race against former President Trump is close.
Trump could significantly restrict abortion without ever imposing a federal ban, some experts say. Here's how he could do it.
The bill stalled earlier this week after senators from Virginia and Maryland objected to a provision that would allow an additional 10 flights a day to and from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
Some states are cracking down on claims by anti-abortion rights organizations that offer "abortion pill reversal" treatment.
The parents of a U.K. toddler say it's "absolutely mind-blowing" to see their daughter, enrolled in a gene therapy trial, hear for the first time.
Some of the strains in the "FLiRT" group are closely related to the JN.1 COVID variant from last winter.
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell said that the facility would be supported by the Seattle Fire Department's overdose response team.
Should you worry about the potential impact of the H5N1 virus on humans? CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook explains the current risk and what officials are watching for.
Video posted online shows the Rev. Sue Parfitt and Judy Bruce —protesters from Just Stop Oil — gluing themselves to the display.
The parents of a U.K. toddler say it's "absolutely mind-blowing" to see their daughter, enrolled in a gene therapy trial, hear for the first time.
Prince Harry and Meghan are in Nigeria for a 3-day tour at the invitation of the African nation's military.
Climeworks, a Swiss pioneer in the fast-growing field of CO2 capture and storage, launches operations at a new site on a dormant volcano.
The sunspot responsible for the odd series of strong solar flares is so big you can see it with your own eyes from Earth.
Prince Harry and Meghan are in Nigeria for a 3-day tour at the invitation of the African nation's military.
Earlier this week, both Miss USA Noelia Voigt and Miss Teen USA UmaSofia Srivastava gave up their titles. In a resignation letter obtained by CBS News from a source familiar with the matter, Voigt accused organization leadership of creating a "toxic work environment."
Season three of the hit Netflix show "Bridgerton" is out next week and centers around wallflower Penelope Featherington and her seemingly unrequited crush, Colin Bridgerton. Anthony Mason visited the "Bridgerton" set during filming in December 2022, and recently spoke with star Nicola Coughlan over a cup of tea in New York at Lady Mendl's.
As the new season of the Netflix series approaches — with a release date set for May 16 — fans can look forward to seeing Nicola Coughlan in a new light.
The judge approved the petition filed by Wilson's family and inner circle after the death in January of his wife, who handled most of his tasks and affairs.
Apple's "Crush!" advertisement for the new iPad Pro features a myriad of artistic tools getting smashed in a large hydraulic press.
The Ascension Healthcare Network, one of the nation's leading nonprofit and Catholic health systems, says a "cyber security event" disrupted its clinical operations Wednesday. Threat intelligence company Cyble says there have been 77 ransomware attacks on the U.S. health care sector since the beginning of February. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga joins to unpack the troubling trend.
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
The tech giant disclosed Thursday that a database was accessed through a Dell portal, which contains a database of customer information. CBS News' John Dickerson has the details.
FTX says most of its customers will receive some of their money back nearly two years after the cryptocurrency exchange collapsed. Yesha Yadav, associate dean of Vanderbilt Law School, joins CBS News to discuss how the payback will work.
Americans could be treated to a show of the northern lights this weekend from a powerful geomagnetic storm heading toward Earth.
The parents of a U.K. toddler say it's "absolutely mind-blowing" to see their daughter, enrolled in a gene therapy trial, hear for the first time.
Climeworks, a Swiss pioneer in the fast-growing field of CO2 capture and storage, launches operations at a new site on a dormant volcano.
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The visualization, produced on a NASA supercomputer, allows users to experience flight towards a supermassive black hole.
Edrick Lamont Faust, 48, was charged with murder, and various other charges in connection with the 23-year-old first-year law student's death, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation announced.
How an unusual clue ended life on the run for fugitive William Greer, wanted for killing his girlfriend Tammy Myers and hiding her body.
Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar and his wife, Imelda Rios Cuellar, have been indicted in an alleged bribery scheme.
Democratic Senator Bob Menendez, of New Jersey, is set to be tried on bribery, corruption and obstruction charges beginning Monday.
Florida officials have released body camera footage of the events that led to the death of U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Roger Fortson, who was shot and killed in his own home by a sheriff's deputy. Keith Taylor, a professor at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, joins CBS News with more on the incident.
Americans could be treated to a show of the northern lights this weekend from a powerful geomagnetic storm heading toward Earth.
The sunspot responsible for the odd series of strong solar flares is so big you can see it with your own eyes from Earth.
In the image, "a ghostly hand appears to be emerging from the interstellar medium and reaching out into the cosmos," the NOIRLab said.
The so-called super Earth — known as 55 Cancri e — is among the few rocky planets outside our solar system with a significant atmosphere.
In the video, the surface of the sun appears furred with dark yellow material as beams of gold swoop overhead.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Despite losing three quarters of the blood in her body, Donna Ongsiako was able to help police find the person who almost took her life.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
When Tiffiney Crawford was found dead inside her van, authorities believed she might have taken her own life. But could she shoot herself twice in the head with her non-dominant hand?
We look back at the life and career of the longtime host of "Sunday Morning," and "one of the most enduring and most endearing" people in broadcasting.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel will stand alone if it has to after President Biden announced the U.S. would pause sending certain military weapons if the IDF launches an offensive on Gaza's southern city of Rafah. Former national security adviser retired Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster joined CBS News and said he was disappointed by Mr. Biden's threat.
A massive cleanup effort is underway after a deadly storm system slammed the South and Midwest Thursday night. Softball-sized hail pummeled areas outside of Dallas. At least three people have died and many others have been injured in storms that have produced at least a dozen tornadoes since Monday. CBS News national correspondent Dave Malkoff has more.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is vowing that President Biden's threat to withhold weapons will not prevent Israel from proceeding with a military offensive in Rafah. Netanyahu declared Israel would stand alone and fight with its "fingernails" if necessary. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio has more on the war. And Scott Anderson, senior deputy director of UNRWA Affairs in Gaza, joined CBS News to discuss the dire humanitarian situation there.
Music fans are getting ready for Saturday's grand final of the Eurovision Song Contest in Malmö, Sweden, but this year's contest has not been without controversy. Thousands of pro-Palestinian demonstrators protested in Sweden on Thursday against Israel's participation in the competition. Charlotte Gallagher with BBC News, a CBS News partner, has more on the competition.
Michael Cohen, Donald Trump's former attorney, is expected on the stand Monday at the New York "hush money" criminal trial against the former president. Cohen is expected to detail how records were falsified to cover up and purchase adult film star Stormy Daniels' story. CBS News' Jericka Duncan and Katrina Kaufman break down what's next.