Face the Nation on the Radio 12/12

CBS News has confirmed at least 25 deaths in the aftermath of Friday's trail of tornadoes that barreled through six states -- Arkansas, Missouri, Mississippi, Tennessee, Illinois and Kentucky. CBS's David Begnaud reports. CBS meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli breaks down how climate change could have been a major factor in the deadly tornadoes. We'' hear from Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear, Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson, U.S. COVID-19 cases are up 37-percent from last week, and the Omicron variant has been found in 27 states. CBS's Mark Strassmann reports on the ongoing impacts of the coronavirus pandemic in the United States. Are the un-vaccinated driving the spread of infections in the U.S. and should states reinstate mask mandates? We'll hear from former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb. COVID-19 cases have spiked 25-percent in New Hampshire over the last two weeks. Governor Chris Sununu attributes this to colder months, but says his state has been preparing for the surge since July. Tulio de Oliveira, Director of CERI: Centre for Epidemic Response & innovation, South Africa. An analysis of these stories and more on this week's "Face the Nation" with Margaret Brennan.

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