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First UK death recorded with Omicron variant

Mon, 2021-12-13 11:25 — mike kraft

Covid: First UK death recorded with Omicron variant People should set aside the idea Omicron is a milder variant and get their booster jab, the PM says. BBC News

At least one person in the UK has died with the Omicron coronavirus variant, the prime minister has said.

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Two vaccine doses produce lower antibodies against Omicron variant, Oxford study finds

Mon, 2021-12-13 10:30 — mike kraft

Two-dose vaccines induce lower antibodies against Omicron, study finds Two-dose COVID-19 vaccine regimens do not induce enough neutralising antibodies against the Omicron coronavirus variant, British scientists found, indicating that increased infections in those previously infected or vaccinated may be likely. Reuters Reuters

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About 1 of Every 100 Older Americans Has died from COVID

Mon, 2021-12-13 10:16 — mike kraft

As the coronavirus pandemic approaches the end of a second year, the United States stands on the cusp of surpassing 800,000 deaths from the virus, and no group has suffered more than older Americans. All along, older people have been known to be more vulnerable, but the scale of loss is only now coming into full view.

ALSO SEE: Millions of America's seniors are vulnerable to Omicron because they have not received booster shots, specially in nursing homes

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Fauci says omicron-specific vaccines may not be needed; new research indicates T-cell protection may hold the variant

Fri, 2021-12-10 17:23 — mike kraft

Fauci says omicron-specific vaccines may not be needed, while new research indicates T-cell protection may hold up against the variant It’s becoming clear that much of the concern about the omicron variant has to do with how much it will reduce the protection provided by the COVID-19 vaccines. Jaimy Lee MarketWatch

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Overview: Vaccination policicy developments Europe, Australia, other developments

Fri, 2021-12-10 11:11 — mike kraft

Factbox: Latest on the worldwide spread of the coronavirus Australia will begin administering COVID-19 vaccines for children aged 5 to 11 from Jan. 10 and U.S. regulators expanded eligibility for booster shots to 16- and 17-year-olds amid rising concerns about the new Omicron variant. Reuters Reuters

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Virginia Reports Its First Known Case of Omicron Variant

Fri, 2021-12-10 10:30 — mike kraft

Virginia Announces Its First Known Case of Omicron Variant The first known case of the omicron variant of COVID-19 in Virginia has been detected, the Virginia Department of Health announced Thursday. Matthew Stabley NBC4 Washington

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The adult patient is a resident of northwest Virginia who has not traveled internationally but did travel domestically during the exposure period, VDH said. ...

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California: First Omicron case found in San Diego, state's medical director harassed by anti-vaxxers

Fri, 2021-12-10 10:22 — mike kraft

1st Case of COVID Omicron Variant Found in Fully Vaccinated and Boosted San Diegan On Thursday, San Diego officials reported the first case of a local patient who had tested positive for the omicron variant of COVID. Brenda Gregorio-Nieto,Eric S. Page,The Associated Press NBC 7 San Diego

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Ahead of Omicron, COVID hospitalizations are rising in 37 U.S states

Fri, 2021-12-10 09:43 — mike kraft

Ahead of Omicron, COVID hospitalizations are rising in 37 states Many Americans remain vulnerable to COVID as the holiday season ramps up and Delta’s heavily mutated successor, Omicron, looms on the horizon. YahooNews

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CDC chief says omicron mostly mild so far

Thu, 2021-12-09 17:57 — mike kraft

The AP Interview: CDC chief says omicron mostly mild so far | AP News ATLANTA (AP) — More than 40 people in the U.S. have been found to be infected with the omicron variant so far, and more than three-quarters of them had been vaccinated, the chief of the CDC said Wednesday. AP NEWS

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Booster Shots: Omicron may require fourth vaccine dose sooner than expected, Pfizer says

Thu, 2021-12-09 17:53 — mike kraft

Covid-19 live updates: Omicron may require fourth vaccine dose sooner than expected, Pfizer says More than 40 people in the United States have tested positive for the omicron variant, the CDC said Wednesday. Nearly all had only mild symptoms. Washington Post

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