New variation of omicron fueling increase in new COVID-19 cases
New information has been released on a new variation of omicron. The spinoff is causing more new COVID-19 cases in the U.S.
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CDC studies show COVID-19 vaccines remained effective during omicron surge
Two new CDC studies show COVID-19 vaccines remained highly effective even during the omicron surge.
S.C. DHEC: COVID cases down, deaths continue to rise
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Today South Carolina DHEC reports the first confirmed cases of the BA.2 Omicron sub-variant in the state, coming out of the Midlands region. Doctor Brannon Traxler with S.C. DHEC says early data shows the sub-variant is more transmissible but does not appear to cause more severe disease. Doctor Traxler is reminding the public that covid cases are…
Governor, health officials: No need to close SC over omicron
By Jeffrey Collins
McMaster says state officials have learned lessons from the first two years of the pandemic and the variant doesn’t seem to be as serious or deadly, especially among the vaccinated.
FDA authorizes boosters for ages 12-15
In the midst of the surge of COVID cases the FDA is now allowing Pfizer booster shots for children as young as 12 years old.
Second case of Omicron variant detected in the U.S.
Today, a second case of the Omicron variant was confirmed in the U.S. The White House announced new steps to curb the spread of the virus.
COVID-19 Omicron variant present in the country, officials consider measures to keep Americans safe
The urgent push for the unvaccinated to get their shot continues as one case of the new omicron variant has been detected here in the U.S. Even more cases are being reported across the globe. The Biden administration now considering new measures to keep Americans safe.
AP source: 1st case of omicron variant identified in US
A person in California has become the first in the U.S. to have an identified case of the omicron variant of COVID-19.
Prisma Health: Omicron variant ‘likely’ in South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – It is highly likely that the new COVID variant is in South Carolina, this is according to an infectious disease physician at Prisma Health. As of now there is no known cases of the new strain in the country. Prisma Health Infectious Disease Physician Helmut Albrecht says the recent U.S. travel restrictions can delay the virus…
