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COVID-19 Omicron Variant

New extra-contagious Omicron subvariant will lead to 'inevitable' Covid wave in U.S., scientists say

New extra-contagious Omicron subvariant will lead to 'inevitable' Covid wave in U.S., scientists say

The BA.2 version of Omicron is leading to an uptick in COVID-19 cases in Europe and Asia, especially in the UK. Experts believe the U.S. may soon see a similar increase.

March 23
Is omicron leading us closer to herd immunity against COVID-19? Experts weigh in

Is omicron leading us closer to herd immunity against COVID-19? Experts weigh in

Experts say it's not likely that the highly transmissible omicron variant — or any other variant — will lead us closer to herd immunity against COVID-19.

February 23
Can you get long COVID after an infection with omicron? Here's what you need to know

Can you get long COVID after an infection with omicron? Here's what you need to know

Experts say it's too early to know whether people infected with the omicron variant will develop long COVID. Doctors believe it's possible to have long-term effects from omicron.

February 9
US COVID-19 death toll hits 900,000, sped by omicron

US COVID-19 death toll hits 900,000, sped by omicron

Propelled in part by the wildly contagious omicron variant, the U.S. death toll from COVID-19 hit 900,000 on Friday, less than two months after eclipsing 800,000.

February 4
COVID falling in 49 of 50 states as deaths near 900,000

COVID falling in 49 of 50 states as deaths near 900,000

With the brutal omicron wave rapidly loosening its grip, new cases of COVID-19 in the U.S. are falling in 49 of 50 states, even as the nation's death toll closes in on another bleak round number: 900,000.

February 4
Omicron vs. delta: Study examines difference between two coronavirus variant symptoms

Omicron vs. delta: Study examines difference between two coronavirus variant symptoms

The differences between omicron and delta variant symptoms were analyzed as part of a COVD-19 infection survey.

January 17
Omicron variant less likely to require hospitalization, studies show

Omicron variant less likely to require hospitalization, studies show

Scientists stress that even if the findings of these early studies hold up, any reductions in severity need to be weighed against the fact omicron spreads much faster than delta and is more able to evade vaccines.

December 22, 2021
COVID-19 surge: Here’s what’s canceled or closing across the US

COVID-19 surge: Here’s what’s canceled or closing across the US

As the omicron variant continues to spread across the country, many events are getting canceled and businesses are closing.

December 21, 2021
Omicron variant may be less dangerous than delta, US health officials say

Omicron variant may be less dangerous than delta, US health officials say

“Thus far, it does not look like there’s a great degree of severity to it,” Dr. Anthony Fauci said.

December 5, 2021
Omicron variant: Pfizer running ‘neutralization tests’ with its COVID-19 vaccine

Omicron variant: Pfizer running ‘neutralization tests’ with its COVID-19 vaccine

Companies Pfizer and BioNTech are currently running tests in response to the rapidly spreading omicron variant with data likely available in the coming weeks.

December 3, 2021

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