‘We have not detected it yet, but when you have a virus that is showing this degree of transmissibility … it almost invariably is ultimately going to go essentially all over.’
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Scientists racing to decode omicron variant as defenses buy time
Labs in Europe, the U.S. and Africa are preparing for tests to see how the new variant is likely to behave in people who’ve been vaccinated or previously infected.
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High inflation? Low polling? White House blames the pandemic
Finally controlling COVID-19, the White House believes, is the skeleton key to rejuvenating the country and reviving Biden’s own standing.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World
South African scientists brace for wave propelled by omicron variant
In the space of two weeks, the omicron variant has sent South Africa from a period of low transmission to rapid growth of new confirmed cases.
Posted inHealth, Local & State
Maine hospitals work to expand capacity in light of COVID-19 surge
Record hospitalizations are straining resources and hospital staffs.
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COVID-19 variant spreads to more countries as world on alert
New cases were confirmed Saturday in Germany and Italy, with Belgium, Israel and Hong Kong also reporting that the variant has been found in travelers.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: After $50 billion in aid, airlines still struggle. Congress must find out why
As holiday travel looms, some lawmakers want to know the reason airlines are having such a hard time ramping back up.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, Uncategorized
Merck COVID pill effective, but experts will review safety, FDA says
Government scientists said their review identified several potential risks, including possible toxicity to developing fetuses.
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What to know about the omicron variant of the coronavirus
A new variant of the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 is raising concern around the globe. South Africa on Thursday confirmed that scientists there had detected a variant with a high number of mutations that could make it more easily transmissible. On Friday, the World Health Organization labeled it a “variant of concern,” a classification designated […]
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New Hampshire, Vermont asked to test deer for COVID-19
Maine is monitoring the tests from other states, but is not actively testing deer for COVID-19.