One year ago in December 2019, the fist symptomatic cases of COVID-19 were reported in Wuhan, China. As the pandemic swept across the globe, more than 65 million people have been infected, and more than 1.5 million killed. Ramy Inocencio returns to Wuhan to see how a year of living with the coronavirus has changed life. Source
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“CBS Weekend News” headlines for Sunday, December 6, 2020
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Weekend News” anchored by Jericka Duncan. Source
California sets new restrictions as coronavirus cases skyrocket
California is facing new restrictions to slow the spread of the coronavirus. This comes as the number of infections in the U.S. tops 15 million and more than 282,000 people have been killed. Lilia Luciano has the latest. Source
Southern California braces for new coronavirus restrictions
As California hospitals fill up, most residents face strict new coronavirus rules that go into effect at midnight on Sunday and will last for at least three weeks. While the pandemic spreads nationwide, former FDA commissioner Scott Gottlieb says ”as bad as things are right now, they’re going to get a lot worse.” Nancy Chen reports. Source
Kansas doctor discusses the impacts of COVID-19 on rural hospitals
The coronavirus is badly hitting rural America’s hospitals as many of them are on the edge of running out of capacity. Dr. Jennifer Bacani McKenney, the health officer in Wilson County, Kansas, joins CBSN to discuss the impact of the pandemic in small towns and the push back from communities over safety protocols. Source
Rickia Young shares her story after being allegedly beaten by police
Rickia Young, her toddler son and 16-year-old nephew were driving home in late October when they were caught between police and protesters. An Instagram Live video shows the officers smashing the windows and pulling all three out of the vehicle. The 28-year-old mother says she and her nephew were beaten and her son was taken from his car seat. Young shared her story for the first time to Philadelphia Inquirer reporter Anna Orso and joins CBSN’s Omar Villafranca with more. (Warning: Some viewers may find images in this story disturbing.) Source
Potential COVID-19 vaccine plans spark new concerns between employers and its employees
CBS MoneyWatch reporter Megan Cerullo joins CBSN’s Omar Villafranca to discuss what employment law may impact how employers communicate with their staff about a potential coronavirus vaccine and possible liabilities companies may face if the vaccine sickens employees. Source
Regional stay-at-home order looms for Southern California
The order will remain in effect until at least December 28, and will result in the closure of personal care services such as nail and hair salons and barbershops, as well as the closure of bars and wineries. Source
Rudy Giuliani tests positive for COVID-19, Trump says
Mr. Trump tweeted that his personal lawyer has become infected with the coronavirus. Source
NYC bar owner who defied COVID rules struck deputy with car
Danny Presti tried to drive away from his bar, Mac’s Public House on Staten Island, as deputies were arresting him for serving patrons in violation of city and state closure orders. Source