The U.K. health secretary said at least 10 people were in hospital with the variant, which experts believe may cause a milder form of Covid-19 but can evade immunity and spread rapidly.
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U.S. Surpasses 800,000 Covid-19 Deaths — These 5 States Have The Highest Fatality Rates
Some of the least vaccinated states—including Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana—have some of the country’s highest death tolls.
Tulane University Finds Likely Omicron Cases Amid Covid Outbreak
The university is reinstating its mask mandate.
Covid Booster Shot Increases Vaccine Effectiveness To 71%-75% Against Omicron, U.K. Scientists Say
The omicron variant is expected to make up more than half of all Covid cases in the U.K. by mid-December, the agency said.
Seven States Are Reporting Their Highest Number Of Covid-19 Cases Since Pandemic Began
The seven states have all seen an increased seven-day average of cases since the beginning of December, though not all have reached their record levels from last fall and winter.
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.
This Vaccine Maker Can ‘Dominate’ The Covid Market For Years To Come, Wells Fargo Predicts
Although its shares have lagged other vaccine makers in 2021, Pfizer could soon be poised for significant revenue growth.
FDA Greenlights Booster Shots Of Pfizer/BioNTech’s Covid Vaccine For 16 And 17-Year-Olds
Pfizer and BioNTech will also apply to the FDA to expand the approval of their companies’ vaccine to include the third dose.
New Zealand Outlines Plan That Will Ban Younger People From Ever Buying A Cigarette In Their Lifetime
Once the law comes into effect, people aged 14 or younger will not be able to legally purchase cigarettes or tobacco products in their lifetime.
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.
