omicron variant
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PublishedDecember 20, 2021
Fans returning to winter high school games face patchwork of COVID restrictions
With no blanket policy from the state or Maine Principals' Association, school districts are making their own decisions about how to limit spectators and who gets to attend.
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PublishedDecember 15, 2021
U.S. faces a double virus surge as omicron advances, delta rages
Health officials call on Americans to get vaccinated, get their booster shots, wear masks indoors and get tested before traveling and before holiday gatherings.
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PublishedDecember 14, 2021
Data indicate omicron is milder, but better at evading vaccines
An analysis from South Africa suggests the Pfizer vaccine offers less protection against infection by the variant, but is still a good defense against hospitalization.
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PublishedDecember 5, 2021
U.S. vaccine demand grows amid omicron concerns, booster eligibility expansion
In October, about a million shots a day were being administered. In the past three days, the numbers have exceeded or neared 2 million.
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PublishedDecember 3, 2021
Past COVID-19 infection may not fend off omicron variant, study suggests
Much remains unknown about the new variant, including whether it is more contagious, as some health authorities suspect, whether it makes people more seriously ill, and whether it can thwart the vaccine.
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PublishedNovember 30, 2021
Stricter coronavirus testing being weighed for all travelers to U.S.
Biden officials are also reviewing additional measures, including self-quarantine for seven days and retesting after arrival.
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PublishedNovember 29, 2021
The Latest: Quebec reports case of omicron COVID-19 variant
A roundup of national and international news related to COVID-19.
