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Omicron Now Accounts For 3% Of U.S. Covid Cases — 7 Times Higher Than Week Ago
Cases are highest in the region that includes New York and New Jersey, where the variant is linked to 13% of all cases.
Omicron So Far Isn’t Persuading Most U.S. Adults To Get Vaccinated Or Booster Shot, Poll Finds
Early studies suggest an initial vaccine series provides little protection against infection from omicron—but is still effective against severe disease—and a booster shot is necessary for higher levels of immunity.
Here’s Who’s Most—And Least—Likely To Support Vaccine Mandates In The Workplace
The Senate voted to overturn President Biden’s mandate for private employers Wednesday as conflict continues over vaccine requirements.
Will Omicron Change What ‘Fully Vaccinated’ Means? BioNTech CEO Says Full Vaccine Regimen Against Variant Is 3 Doses, Not 2.
Early lab data released Wednesday suggests a booster shot of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine is necessary to ensure protection against omicron, rather than just two doses.
Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 Booster ‘Neutralizes’ Omicron Variant, Companies Say
The vaccine has “significantly reduced” protection against omicron after only two shots, early data suggests.
Americans Are More Worried About Omicron Variant Than Delta, Poll Finds
Nearly 90% of those aware of the variant believe it will lead to another surge in cases and more restrictions.
Court Blocks Biden Healthcare Worker Vaccine Mandate In 10 States
The injunction temporarily blocks the mandate while the lawsuit moves forward.
Utah And Mass. Latest States Expanding Booster Shots To All Adults — Here’s The Full List
The CDC’s vaccine panel will meet Friday to determine whether the extra shots should be recommended for all adults.
Here Are The Industries With The Highest — And Lowest — Covid Vaccination Rates, Poll Finds
A majority of workers in most industries have been vaccinated, but some still have high rates of employees unwilling to get the shot.
Stunning Vaccine Stat: 98.5% Of U.S. Seniors Have Had Shot
The percentage of vaccinated seniors is more than 30% higher than the population overall.
