Fauci: Omicron may infect 'just about everybody' but vaccinated will still fare better
Dr. Anthony Fauci said the omicron variant will likely infect most Americans, but the risk of severe illness is “very, very low” among those vaccinated and boosted.
Dr. Anthony Fauci said the omicron variant will likely infect most Americans, but the risk of severe illness is “very, very low” among those vaccinated and boosted.
Biden: US to make 1 billion at-home COVID-19 tests free for Americans
President Joe Biden directed his team to double its procurement of at-home COVID-19 tests to be delivered for free to Americans, along with N95 masks.
President Joe Biden directed his team to double its procurement of at-home COVID-19 tests to be delivered for free to Americans, along with N95 masks.
Omicron tests China's ability to hold Olympics with 'zero-tolerance' COVID-19 policy
The omicron variant poses a test to China's “zero-tolerance” COVID-19 policy and its ability to successfully host the Winter Olympics.
The omicron variant poses a test to China's “zero-tolerance” COVID-19 policy and its ability to successfully host the Winter Olympics.
Federal 'surge' of military doctors, nurses to head to NY, NJ amid omicron
A “surge” military medical personnel will help overwhelmed medical facilities weather the spike in coronavirus cases and staff shortages due to the highly transmissible omicron variant.
A “surge” military medical personnel will help overwhelmed medical facilities weather the spike in coronavirus cases and staff shortages due to the highly transmissible omicron variant.
Cannabis compounds prevent coronavirus from entering human cells: Oregon State University study
According to a study from researchers at OSU, cannabis compounds show the ability to prevent the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 from entering human cells.
According to a study from researchers at OSU, cannabis compounds show the ability to prevent the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 from entering human cells.
Omicron could be headed for a rapid drop in Britain, US
Scientists are seeing signals that COVID-19′s alarming omicron wave may have peaked in Britain and is about to do the same in the U.S., at which point cases may start dropping off dramatically.
Scientists are seeing signals that COVID-19′s alarming omicron wave may have peaked in Britain and is about to do the same in the U.S., at which point cases may start dropping off dramatically.
West Virginia governor gets antibody treatment after COVID-19 diagnosis
Governor Jim Justice of West Virginia said he felt "extremely unwell" after testing positive.
Governor Jim Justice of West Virginia said he felt "extremely unwell" after testing positive.
Trend of intentionally catching omicron variant is ‘never a good idea,’ doctor warns
According to healthcare professionals, the recent trend of trying to get infected with the omicron variant on purpose is risky and not advised.
According to healthcare professionals, the recent trend of trying to get infected with the omicron variant on purpose is risky and not advised.
Nassau health commissioner criticized for flip-flopping on masks
Some Democratic lawmakers are criticizing the Nassau County health commissioner for what they say is a flip-flop about the importance of wearing masks.
Some Democratic lawmakers are criticizing the Nassau County health commissioner for what they say is a flip-flop about the importance of wearing masks.
CDC director on face-covering guidance: ‘Any mask is better than no mask’
The CDC is still mulling over whether to recommend higher quality face masks amid the recent surge in COVID-19 cases from the highly contagious omicron variant.
The CDC is still mulling over whether to recommend higher quality face masks amid the recent surge in COVID-19 cases from the highly contagious omicron variant.
How to find at-home COVID-19 tests: Websites track availability as demand surges
At-home COVID tests are this year’s hottest item, and websites that normally keep track of everything from the elusive PS5 to children’s toys are now helping people find the test kits amidst a surge in demand.
At-home COVID tests are this year’s hottest item, and websites that normally keep track of everything from the elusive PS5 to children’s toys are now helping people find the test kits amidst a surge in demand.
When am I contagious if infected with omicron?
It's not yet clear when people infected with omicron become contagious but early data suggests it might be sooner than with earlier variants. In general, people with the coronavirus are most infectious in the few days before and after symptoms develop. But some researchers say that window might come earlier with omicron. That's because omicron appears to cause symptoms faster than earlier variants. Some experts say that could mean people with omicron become contagious within a day after infection. But researchers note it's too soon to know whether omicron's faster onset translates into earlier contagiousness.
It's not yet clear when people infected with omicron become contagious but early data suggests it might be sooner than with earlier variants. In general, people with the coronavirus are most infectious in the few days before and after symptoms develop. But some researchers say that window might come earlier with omicron. That's because omicron appears to cause symptoms faster than earlier variants. Some experts say that could mean people with omicron become contagious within a day after infection. But researchers note it's too soon to know whether omicron's faster onset translates into earlier contagiousness.
Low COVID vaccination rates in kids worries pediatricians
Distrust, misinformation and other factors have combined to produce what authorities say are alarmingly low COVID-19 vaccination rates in U.S. children ages 5 to 11 — just over 17% as of Tuesday, more than two months after shots for them became available.
Distrust, misinformation and other factors have combined to produce what authorities say are alarmingly low COVID-19 vaccination rates in U.S. children ages 5 to 11 — just over 17% as of Tuesday, more than two months after shots for them became available.
Biden administration to send schools additional 10M COVID-19 tests per month
The White House said it will send 5 million rapid COVID-19 tests and 5 million lab-based PCR tests to schools each month in an effort to keep them open.
The White House said it will send 5 million rapid COVID-19 tests and 5 million lab-based PCR tests to schools each month in an effort to keep them open.
Gov. Murphy re-declares public health emergency, continues mask mandates in schools
In his fourth state of the state address, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said he is declaring a public health emergency again in light of COVID-19's omicron variant.
In his fourth state of the state address, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said he is declaring a public health emergency again in light of COVID-19's omicron variant.
COVID contact tracing now optional in NY; focus on testing, vaccination
New York will no longer require local health departments to conduct contact tracing for people who test positive for COVID-19, Health Commissioner Mary Bassett said, so that public health staff can focus on testing and vaccination.
New York will no longer require local health departments to conduct contact tracing for people who test positive for COVID-19, Health Commissioner Mary Bassett said, so that public health staff can focus on testing and vaccination.
US airlines say China has blocked several flights over COVID-19 restrictions
China is blocking more than a dozen U.S. airline flights to the country because some passengers on recent flights tested positive for COVID-19.
China is blocking more than a dozen U.S. airline flights to the country because some passengers on recent flights tested positive for COVID-19.
Texas schools ask parents to become substitute teachers amid COVID surge
According to Hays CISD, parents would still have to apply, pass the fingerprint criminal background check, and do orientation to become substitute teachers.
According to Hays CISD, parents would still have to apply, pass the fingerprint criminal background check, and do orientation to become substitute teachers.
NYC restaurants and bars face long road to recovery
New York City's hospitality industry is crippled by staffing shortages and cancellations fueled by the latest coronavirus surge. Restaurants and bars, those that have survived, have a long way to go to recover from the pandemic.
New York City's hospitality industry is crippled by staffing shortages and cancellations fueled by the latest coronavirus surge. Restaurants and bars, those that have survived, have a long way to go to recover from the pandemic.
Nassau County executive cannot tell schools to defy mask mandate, group says
The head of the Nassau-Suffolk School Boards Association called on the Nassau County executive to withdraw his executive order directing school boards to vote on whether masks should be mandatory for children in school.
The head of the Nassau-Suffolk School Boards Association called on the Nassau County executive to withdraw his executive order directing school boards to vote on whether masks should be mandatory for children in school.