The global pandemic has been transformed at dizzying speed in the days since scientists in South Africa announced the detection of the new, highly mutated variant.
Author: Alexandra E. Petri
Omicron Found in 12 States; More Cases Await Detection
Most of the infected had traveled to southern Africa recently, but health officials are bracing for the inevitable community spread.
U.S. Health Officials Push Vaccines as Omicrom Spreads
Getting a vaccination remains the best line of defense against Covid-19, the nation’s top two health leaders said on Sunday.
The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day brings back some business to the area
Business was brisk for some as the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade returned to New York City. Delis, supermarkets, and even a man selling a turkey hat were overjoyed by the thousands of spectators.
U.S. Ramps Up Covid Boosters as Poor Nations Await First Doses
The booster program underlines the disparity in vaccine access, with wealthier nations accounting for more than three-quarters of all doses administered so far.
Chicago’s mayor guts the city’s vaccine mandate for public workers.
A day after President Biden visited to issue a national plea for more vaccine mandates, Mayor Lori Lightfoot said Chicago’s public workers could opt out of the city’s until the end of the year by getting regularly tested.
Research to Examine Whether Vaccines Affect Menstrual Cycles
Some vaccinated women and girls have reported changes in their menstrual cycles, although no formal studies have yet examined the issue.