More than 2 million doses were administered in the 24-hour period ending Thursday, making it the largest total since May.
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Omicron Case Found In Hawaii—Coronavirus Variant Has Now Spread To 5 States
The variant has also been found in California, Minnesota, Colorado and New York in the past 48 hours.
Tightened Travel Rules, Reimbursed At-Home Tests: Here’s What Biden’s Covid Winter Plan Means For Americans
The steps announced Thursday include doubling down on boosters and extending mask mandates on public transit through March.
Omicron Identified In Minnesota Man Who Traveled To NYC Javits Center For Anime Convention
The Minnesota resident had recent travel history in New York City, according to the state’s Department of Health.
Germany Announces Lockdown For Unvaccinated And Could Soon Make Shots Compulsory
A nationwide vaccine mandate could also come into force at the end of February, pending parliamentary approval.
Previous Covid Infection May Not Protect Against Omicron, Scientist Warns, As Data Suggests Variant Is Overtaking Delta In South Africa
Early data suggests the variant can also get around some of the immunity from vaccines, though they still appear to protect against serious illness and death.
U.K. Approves Covid Antibody Treatment That’s Likely Effective Against Omicron—Here’s What To Know
The treatment, co-developed by GSK, gained approval from the U.K’s medicines regulator after a clinical trial showed a single dose slashed the risk of hospitalisation and death by 79% in high-risk adults with symptomatic infection.
Moderna Says Omicron Booster Could Be Ready By March, But Fauci Says Not To Wait
Fauci said experts are still unsure if variant-specific Covid-19 boosters are necessary.
Omicron Case In Nigeria Dates Back To October, Weeks Before It Was First Reported In South Africa
The discovery highlights the uncertainty surrounding the origins of the new variant and suggests it was circulating long before being reported by South African researchers last week.
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.
