Booster effective at protecting COVID-19 despite omicron being more ‘transmissible’: Fmr. FDA commissioner
Former FDA Commissioner Dr. Stephen Hahn told “Mornings with Maria” Tuesday, that despite the omicron being more “transmissible” than other variants, it’s “encouraging” to see the COVID-19 booster protect against the disease.
Fed poses bigger risk to stocks than omicron variant, Morgan Stanley says
The newest coronavirus variant may have fueled stock-market volatility in recent days, but Morgan Stanley analysts are arguing that stock investors should be more concerned about the Federal Reserve and its newfound response to the "on fire" economic data.
US pharmacies hit with staffing challenges, delaying coronavirus shots for some
Major U.S. pharmacies are being stretched thin because of the ongoing labor shortage hitting the nation and in some cases, it's making it even harder to get a coronavirus vaccine.
De Blasio 'blindsided' businesses with surprise vaccine mandate, major organization says: 'Not helpful'
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said his new vaccine mandate for all private businesses is necessary to "avert shutdowns."
Gas prices nationwide likely to drop even further, expert says
Prices at the gas pump have dipped once again, and they're likely to drop even more, according to an industry expert.
Cruise ship with COVID-19 infections arrives in New Orleans
A Norwegian Cruise Line ship with at least 10 passengers and crew members infected with COVID-19 docked Sunday in New Orleans, where health officials said they were trying to disembark people without worsening the spread of the coronavirus illness.
Texas will be 'home of semiconductor manufacturing' amid chip shortage: Gov. Abbott
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said Sunday that his state “will be the home of semiconductor manufacturing going forward” as the chip shortage has been affecting companies around the globe.
New international travel testing rules: What to know
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced this week that its international travel requirements have changed.
Supply chain issues impacting pharmacies: What to know
Pharmacies are reportedly running out of important prescription medications, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) shows there are about 111 drugs on backorder – including heart medications, antibiotics and cancer drugs.
Google delays required return to office for employees
Google said it is delaying its required return-to-office plans that were scheduled to start Jan. 10 at the earliest for U.S. offices.
Where are all of the jobs? These sectors hired the most workers in November
Although the U.S. economy created fewer jobs than expected in November, most industries still added to their payrolls last month – with white-collar businesses leading the way.
Dr. Fauci warns COVID can’t be ‘eradicated’
Dr. Anthony Fauci, in a wide-ranging interview, discusses COVID goals, media criticism and whether he'll step down from his White House position.
US hiring stumbles in November as economy adds just 210,000 new jobs
The Labor Department released the highly anticipated November jobs report on Friday morning, shedding light on the labor market's continued recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
FDA aims for quick review of omicron vaccines and drugs
The Food and Drug Administration is laying the groundwork for the rapid review of Omicron-targeted vaccines and drugs if they turn out to be needed, according to people familiar with the matter.
November jobs report expected to show another month of strong hiring momentum
The November jobs report is projected to show that hiring topped half a million for the second consecutive month, even as a labor shortage that economists describe as the worst in decades continues to persist.
Is omicron variant encouraging hybrid workplace as the new standard? Okta CEO responds
Okta CEO Todd McKinnon joins 'The Claman Countdown' to detail how his identity cloud company is rolling with the punches of the pandemic.
Yellen warns Omicron variant could pose 'significant' risk to global economy
The Omicron variant could pose a “significant” risk to global economy’s ongoing recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Thursday.
Inflation causing hardship for nearly half of US households, survey shows
Soaring inflation is inflicting financial pain on nearly half of U.S. households as prices for everyday necessities like food and gasoline continue to surge, according to a Gallup survey published on Thursday.
Biden says COVID-19 Omicron variant 'cause for concern’ – will interest rates be impacted?
As health officials determine the potential impact of the COVID-19 Omicron variant, economists weigh the potential risks to the economy and what it means for growth forecasts.
Most CFOs think higher prices will last through 2022, survey shows
A majority of U.S. businesses are hiking prices at a rapid clip as they seek to offset the pain of soaring inflation and a lack of available workers, according to a survey of American CFOs published on Thursday.