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The study followed nearly 1,300 people hospitalised for Covid between January and May 2020 in the central Chinese city of Wuhan, the first city affected by the pandemic

Omicron Variant Is ‘Second Most Contagious Virus’ On Earth: What’s Number 1?

The new Omicron variant now accounts for 73% of new COVID-19 infections reported in the United States.
The WHO fears richer nations may hoard precious vaccine doses as the Omicron variant spreads

3 COVID-19 Vaccine Shots Not Enough Against Omicron Variant: BioNTech CEO

Preliminary data from the U.K. suggested that a third COVID-19 vaccine dose increases vaccine efficacy to 70%.
Masks often remain unworn and Covid passes unchecked as the government shies away from enforcing its guidelines

Omicron COVID-19 Variant Being Spread By Healthy, Vaccinated Young People, WHO Says

Work, travel, sports competitions and schools were cited as possible explanations for the trend.
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CDC Warns Against Traveling To Italy, Greenland Amid COVID Surge

The CDC is warning against traveling to three nations as COVID cases surge in these regions.
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Omicron Has 'Increased Risk Of Reinfection' But Milder Disease

WHO officials are calling on countries to report more data to help form a clearer picture of the potential threat of the Omicron variant.
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