COVID cases on the rise as new variant JN.1 takes hold

A new, fast-spreading COVID-19 variant named JN.1 now makes up 44% of all cases nationwide, more than doubling its share from the week before, according to data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Lilia Luciano reports. “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell“ delivers the latest news and original reporting, and goes beyond the headlines with context and depth. Catch the CBS Evening News every weekday night at 6:30 p.m. ET on the CBS Television Network and at 12 a.m. ET on the CBS News app. Subscribe to the “CBS Evening News“ YouTube channel: Watch full episodes of “CBS Evening News“: Follow “CBS Evening News“ on Instagram: Like “CBS Evening News“ on Facebook: Follow “CBS Evening News“ on Twitter: Download the CBS News app: Try Paramount free: For video licensing inquiries, contact: licensing@