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Analysis: What has been learned so far about the Omicron variant

Tue, 2021-12-21 10:36 — mike kraft

The omicron variant is surging. Here’s what we’ve learned so far Omicron is better at evading virus-attacking antibodies than previous variants, but there are signs booster shots might help curb symptoms. Erin Garcia de Jesus Science News

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Florida:Omicron overtakes delta as Miami’s dominant COVID-19 variant

Tue, 2021-12-21 10:15 — mike kraft

Omicron overtakes delta as Miami's dominant COVID-19 variant | AP News MIAMI (AP) — Omicron has overtaken the delta variant in Miami-Dade County as the dominant strain of the coronavirus in a matter of weeks, according to genomic surveillance data. Genetic sequencing of the virus showed omicron grew from a tiny fraction of hundreds of samples taken the first week of December to nearly three of every four samples taken last week. AP NEWS

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In speech this afternoon, Biden to pledge 500M free COVID-19 tests to counter omicron

Tue, 2021-12-21 08:55 — mike kraft

Biden to pledge 500M free COVID-19 tests to counter omicron | AP News WASHINGTON (AP) — With the omicron variant on the march, President Joe Biden plans to announce 500 million free rapid tests for Americans, increased support for hospitals under strain and a redoubling of vaccination and boosting efforts. AP NEWS

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First U.S.death believed related to Omicron variant--in Texas and unvaccinated

Mon, 2021-12-20 20:46 — mike kraft

U.S. records first death believed related to Omicron variant -ABC News Health officials in Texas said the state recorded the first death related to the Omicron COVID-19 variant, ABC News reported on Monday. Reuters Reuters

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Overview: Europe plans stricter curbs due to omicron concerns

Mon, 2021-12-20 20:05 — mike kraft

Coronavirus digest: Europe plans stricter curbs The UK, Germany and other European nations are planning to take action to prevent a new wave of infections. Elsewhere, Thailand may reimpose tougher restrictions for foreign travelers. DW has the latest. Deutsche Welle (www.dw.com) DW.COM

European countries such as the UK and Germany are bracing themselves due to the omicron variant of the coronavirus, which appears to be more transmissible than previous variants.

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CDC struggles to track U.S. Covid cases as Omicron variant spreads quickly

Mon, 2021-12-20 18:59 — mike kraft

‘It is embarrassing’: CDC struggles to track Covid cases as Omicron looms The U.S. was behind other countries in charting the spread of disease in the pandemic’s disastrous early months. It’s still behind as new variants threaten to disrupt the winter. Erin Banco POLITICO

As the world experiences new, more transmissible Covid-19 variants, scientists and health officials in the U.S. are still struggling to gather accurate and timely domestic data to help inform policy decisions to safeguard Americans.

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Omicron now dominant strain of coronavirus in the U.S, 73% of new cases

Mon, 2021-12-20 18:47 — mike kraft

Omicron sweeps across nation, now 73% of US COVID-19 cases | AP News NEW YORK (AP) — Omicron has raced ahead of other variants and is now the dominant version of the coronavirus in the U.S., accounting for 73% of new infections last week, federal health officials said Monday. AP NEWS

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention numbers showed nearly a six-fold increase in omicron’s share of infections in only one week.

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Omicron infections appear no less severe than Delta; COVID-19 lowers sperm count-- preliminary studies

Mon, 2021-12-20 17:56 — mike kraft

Omicron infections appear no less severe than Delta; COVID-19 lowers sperm count, motility The following is a summary of some recent studies on COVID-19. They include research that warrants further study to corroborate the findings and that has yet to be certified by peer review. Nancy Lapid Reuters

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Analysis: Rising cases, Omicron highlight holes in Biden's COVID strategy, experts say

Mon, 2021-12-20 13:47 — mike kraft

Analysis: Rising cases, Omicron highlight holes in Biden's COVID strategy, experts say Amid a new surge in COVID-19 cases and deaths ahead of the Christmas and New Year holidays, President Joe Biden is drawing criticism from health experts, who are calling for more urgency, testing, masking and global vaccine sharing. Jeff Mason Reuters

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Some countries shorten COVID-19 booster timelines in face of Omicron surge

Mon, 2021-12-20 12:07 — mike kraft

As Omicron threatens a global surge, some countries shorten COVID-19 booster timelines A growing number of countries are reducing the wait time for COVID-19 vaccine boosters from six months to as few as three in a bid to ward off a new surge in infections from the Omicron variant. Deena Beasley Reuters

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