Gottlieb: "No indication" that Omicron is more severe

Dr. Scott Gottlieb says the Omicron variant "does appear to be a less severe illness," partly because of existing immunity among the population.

• Dec 19, 2021
• 07:24

U.S. grapples with surge in COVID cases ahead of holidays

CBS News' Mark Strassmann reports on the new surge in COVID-19 cases across the country, fueled by the Delta and Omicron variants as Americans gather for the holidays.

• Dec 19, 2021
• 03:06

Collins says those with vaccine and booster "very well protected" from Omicron

Dr. Francis Collins, the head of the National Institutes of Health, urged Americans to get the vaccine and booster shots ahead of the holidays.

• Dec 19, 2021
• 06:55

What goes into a box of See's Candies?

At the See's Candies factory, in Culver City, Calif., candymakers are busy cranking out holiday cheer, which is sold online and in more than 200 stores across the U.S. Correspondent Luke Burbank tests his candy-making skills, and also finds out how a Christmas tradition, stalled during last year's pandemic, is now back.

• Dec 19, 2021
• 04:11

Omicron wreaks havoc in U.K. amid unrest over restrictions

CBS News' Imtiaz Tyab reports on the surge in Omicron cases in Britain, which is threatening to overwhelm the country's health care system.

• Dec 19, 2021
• 02:33

Open: This is "Face the Nation," December 19

This week on "Face the Nation," there is frustration and fear as we head into the holiday season, amid what top U.S. health officials are calling an incoming tidal wave of COVID cases.

• Dec 19, 2021
• 02:09

Retiring NIH director Dr. Francis Collins

After more than 12 years as leader of the National Institutes of Health – one of the longest-serving in its history – Dr. Francis Collins is stepping down. He talks with correspondent Rita Braver about how he resisted political pressures to support unproven treatments for the coronavirus; the problem of vaccine hesitancy; and how he will continue with two passions: research and rock 'n' roll.

• Dec 19, 2021
• 07:33

Dr. Jon LaPook on COVID and safer holiday gatherings

With the increase in coronavirus caseloads due to the spreading Delta and Omicron variants, CBS News' chief medical correspondent discusses the precautions to be taken at end-of-year get-togethers, to better ensure a safe holiday season.

• Dec 19, 2021
• 04:09

No live audience and musical guest backs out for "SNL" as cases spike

Musical guest Charli XCX announced she could no longer perform shortly after the show said their would be no live audience on Saturday.

• Dec 18, 2021

Millions quit workforce in "the Great Resignation"

Supply chain delays and the coronavirus pandemic have caused prices to skyrocket over the past year. The most recent data from the Labor Department shows the annual inflation rate is up 6.8% from the same time last year, but despite the price hikes, millions of people are quitting their jobs in search of new opportunities. Luke Pardue is the principal economist at the payroll platform Gusto. He spoke to Lana Zak about why so many Americans feel now is the time to quit.

• Dec 18, 2021
• 06:56

London mayor declares major incident amid COVID case surge

The surge comes as officials express growing concern over the Omicron virus.

• Dec 18, 2021

Airline CEOs question mask mandates on planes

AAA expects air travel to rebound to near pre-pandemic levels during the year-end holiday travel period. That increase in passengers comes as airlines are still operating at reduced capacity due to the pandemic. Leaders of the nation's four biggest airlines testified together for the first time in years at a Senate hearing about their readiness. Kris Van Cleave reports.

• Dec 18, 2021
• 02:31

Doctor on rising COVID-19 cases and vaccines

COVID-19 cases are surging in parts of the country as the Delta and Omicron variants spread throughout major cities and towns. The Centers for Disease Control is no longer recommending the Johnson and Johnson vaccine, due to rare blood clots. Dr. Stanley Perlman, a pediatric infectious disease specialist, joins CBSN to discuss the pandemic and vaccines.

• Dec 17, 2021
• 09:50

U.S. faces new COVID wave before holidays

The U.S. is facing another wave of COVID-19 cases as the holiday travel season begins. Cases are surging in more than a quarter of the country as the Delta variant continues to wreak havoc. Elise Preston has the latest.

• Dec 17, 2021
• 03:43

COVID-19 cases skyrocket as variants spread

COVID-19 cases are skyrocketing in large parts of the country as the Delta and Omicron variants spread throughout major cities and towns, with Christmas Eve only a week away. Laura Podesta joins CBSN AM with the latest.

• Dec 17, 2021
• 04:13

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.

• Dec 16, 2021
• 02:36

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.

• Dec 16, 2021
• 03:23

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.

• Dec 16, 2021
• 06:39

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.

• Dec 16, 2021
• 01:59

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.

• Dec 15, 2021
• 03:15

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.

• Dec 15, 2021
• 02:30

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.

• Dec 15, 2021
• 06:11

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.

• Dec 9, 2021
• 06:51

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.

• Dec 12, 2021
• 01:51

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.

• Dec 15, 2021
• 05:40

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