Pfizer Says Vaccine Loses Effectiveness Against Omicron
This post was originally published on this sitePfizer and BioNTech said that a third dose of their Covid-19 vaccine neutralized the Omicron variant in lab tests but that the two-dose regimen was significantly less effective at blocking the virus.
CDC recommends Americans avoid travel to France, Jordan, Portugal
This post was originally published on this siteThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is recommending that Americans avoid travel to France, Jordan and Portugal and several other countries because of a “very high level of COVID-19” within their borders.The CDC on Monday also issued…
Omicron Will Cause Problems, but Inflation May Not Be One
This post was originally published on this siteThe Covid-19 variant could further disrupt supply chains, but with another round of stimulus checks unlikely, demand could suffer as well.
Strong Job Gains Likely but Omicron Threat Looms
This post was originally published on this siteLower Covid-19 case numbers probably helped fuel the U.S. economy and powered job gains in November, economists say, but the Omicron variant could put that progress at risk.
The CDC reveals the first case of the omicron variant in the U.S.
This post was originally published on this site Air China flight crew members in hazmat suits walk through the arrivals area at Los Angeles International Airport in Los Angeles on Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021. The United States has confirmed its first case of the omicron variant of the coronavirus. |...
Omicron isn’t a surprise to advocates who have fought for global vaccine equity
This post was originally published on this sitePeople in richer countries, even if fully vaccinated, won’t be safe until those in poorer nations have the benefit of vaccines, experts have argued.
US expected to toughen testing requirement for travelers after omicron: Latest COVID-19 updates
This post was originally published on this siteThe United States may toughen testing requirements for travelers as omicron is discovered in more countries. More COVID updates.
Omicron patients had ‘extremely mild’ symptoms, says a doctor who discovered it
This post was originally published on this site Passengers arrive at Heathrow Airport in London on Monday, Nov. 29, 2021. The new potentially more contagious omicron variant of the coronavirus popped up in more European countries on Saturday, just days after being identified in South Africa, leaving governments around the...
CDC says all adults should get booster due to omicron variant: Latest COVID-19 updates
This post was originally published on this siteThe omicron variant causes the CDC to change its guidance on booster shots and unvaccinated federal workers get to keep their jobs for now. Updates.
Global markets fall after Moderna Omicron warning
This post was originally published on this siteStock markets slide after Moderna boss casts doubt on vaccine effectiveness against new variant.
