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Doctor on COVID-19 case numbers climbing 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 ... Read More »

COVID-19 cases climbing ahead of the holidays as Omicron adds to concerns

COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations are climbing ahead of the holidays. Dr. Anthony Fauci says current booster shots are effective against the Omicron variant, which now accounts for 3% of cases in the U.S. Dr. Celine Gounder, an infectious disease specialist and epidemiologist at NYU and Bellevue Hospital, joins CBSN’s Elise Preston with more. Source Read More »

Francis Ford Coppola supports Haitian director

Legendary director Francis Ford Coppola is helping support a Haitian filmmaker. He saw Gessica Généus’ work after it won a special prize at the Cannes Film Festival. He also championed for it to be nominated for an Academy Award. Vladimir Duthiers spoke to Généus about what Coppola’s support means to her. Source Read More »