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Tag: Coronavirus Omicron Variant
Omicron Infections Seem to Be Milder, Three Research Teams Report
The data offer a rare bit of good news. Still, hospitalizations are likely to increase simply because the variant is so contagious.
Omicron Infections Seem to Be Milder, Three Research Teams Report
The data offer a rare bit of good news. Still, hospitalizations are likely to increase simply because the variant is so contagious.
Covid Spoils Another Christmas in the Holy Land
Israel’s strict border controls have largely barred foreign tourists from entry, but the traditional Jerusalem Santa is managing to bring some local cheer.
N.Y.C. Health Commissioner to Stay On Until March, Adams Says
The commissioner, Dr. Dave A. Chokshi, will continue to run the health department after Eric Adams becomes mayor on Jan. 1, as the Omicron variant surges. Dr. Ashwin Vasan will succeed Dr. Chokshi in mid-March.
U.K. System Strained as Health Care Workers Get Covid Themselves
Hospitals, clinics and ambulance services say infections are winnowing their staffs, straining a system already taxed by nearly two years of dealing with the pandemic.
Israel to Administer 4th Round of Covid Vaccines
Israel is believed to be the first country to roll out fourth doses.
Israel to Administer a Fourth Round of Covid Vaccines
Medical teams will begin to give fourth doses to those over 60 as well as to medical personnel.