sars-cov-2 omicron variant
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WHO Report: Africa Sees Lowest Levels of COVID Cases and Deaths
The COVID cases in Africa are now the lowest they have been since April of 2020.
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FDA Approves Another Pfizer and Moderna Booster for People 50 and Older
Fourth doses were previously approved for people who have severely weakened immune systems.
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COVID Testing and Treatment For The Uninsured Ends Due To Lack of Funding
Twenty-eight million Americans would be affected due to the sudden cutoff of COVID services.
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The White House States It Will Soon Run Out of Money To Cover Covid Tests and Vaccines
A COVID-19 program that pays to test, treat and vaccinate people who don’t have health insurance will be winding down if no funds are given.
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In New York City, Black Residences Are Disproportionately Affected By Omicron
Black citizens were hospitalized at a rate more than two times greater than white citizens, NYC’s Department of Health & Mental Hygiene
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The U.S. Will Increase Vaccination Support To 11 African Countries
Countries such as Ghana, Ivory Coast, Lesotho, Nigeria, and more will receive “increased U.S. government engagement and funding.”
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Tests Positive For COVID-19 in Latest Omicron Surge Through Congress
“She is experiencing symptoms and recovering at home,” the office for New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez wrote in a statement.
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2022 Grammys Postponed Indefinitely, Sundance Film Festival Goes All Virtual Due to Omicron Surge
‘We look forward to celebrating Music’s Biggest Night on a future date, which will be announced soon,’ the Recording Academy said in a statement.
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The View Returns to Remote Production as Whoopi Goldberg Tests Positive for Covid-19
Whoopi Goldberg tests positive for Covid-19, leading The View to go back to remote production. The host reportedly has “very, very mild symptoms.”
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Illinois Rep. Bobby Rush Tests Positive for COVID-19 as Cases on the Rise in Congress
Omarion Omicron is on a world tour and making special appearances in Congress, with Rep. Bobby Rush bringing COVID-19 cases to nearly a dozen in recent days.