Tag: COVID-19
Concerns grow over new COVID-19 variant
The omicron variant was first detected in Southern Africa. WATCH FULL EPISODES OF WORLD NEWS TONIGHT: https://abc.com/shows/world-news-tonight WATCH WORLD NEWS TONIGHT ON HULU: https://bit.ly/3iQLwPp #WorldNewsTonight…
ABC NEWS LIVE: WHO warns of global omicron variant risk
Plus, Democrats hope to send the Build Back Better Act to President Joe Biden’s desk by the end of the year, and scientists say a…
New COVID-19 variant omicron spreading globally and how to protect yourself
Chief Innovation Officer at Boston Children’s Health, Dr. John Brownstein, discusses the “mild” symptoms reported by the South African doctor who spotted the variant. #covid19…
President Biden to push for boosters to get ahead of new variant l GMA
The president met with Dr. Anthony Fauci, who said it will take about two weeks “to have more definitive information on the transmissibility, severity and…
South Africa’s concern with omicron COVID-19 variant
ABC News producer Liezl Thom joins from Pretoria, South Africa, to share insight on the new omicron COVID-19 variant and how the country is responding….
Build Back Better is a ‘bad, bad, bad bill’: Cassidy | ABC News
George Stephanopoulos interviews Sen. Bill Cassidy on “This Week.” #ABCNews #ThisWeek #BillCassidy #BuildBackBetter source
Omicron variant will ‘inevitably’ be in US: Fauci | ABC News
George Stephanopoulos interviews Dr. Anthony Fauci on “This Week.” #ABCNews #ThisWeek #AnthonyFauci #OmicronVariant #COVID19 source
Omicron variant drives fears of potential new COVID-19 wave
ABC News contributor Dr. John Brownstein speaks on the effectiveness of the vaccine and COVID-related mandates after the omicron variant became present in more than…
By the Numbers: Small retailers face new struggles
A look at small businesses during the busiest shopping week of the year, as COVID-19, inflation, and supply chain disruptions spark new caution and concerns….
CDC strengthens booster recommendations with new omicron variant l GMA
Scientists are working to determine the COVID strain’s severity and if current vaccines are enough to protect against it. COVID-19 live updates: https://abcn.ws/3d3Ti89 #ABCNews #Omicron…
CDC is expanding its booster recommendations due to the threat of the new COVID variant | ABC News
The CDC is expanding its booster recommendations due to the threat of the new COVID variant. Plus, jury selection begins in the case of a…
Omicron variant creates ‘incredible uncertainty’: Dr. Richard Besser
ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks with Robert Wood Johnson Foundation CEO Dr. Richard Besser on the potential threat from the omicron variant and what it…
Race to learn about omicron variant
Experts said the new variant’s high number of mutations could make it more transmissible. ABC News’ Em Nguyen reports. #Omicron #Variant #COVID19 #ABCNews #BreakingNews source
‘Very early days’ in knowledge of omicron variant
ABC News contributor Dr. John Brownstein discusses what we do and don’t know about the new omicron variant and its impact on controlling the pandemic….
1st omicron COVID-19 case identified in US | ABC News
The first case of the omicron COVID-19 variant was confirmed in California in a fully-vaccinated traveler who had returned from South Africa. The person developed…
ABC NEWS LIVE: CDC expands booster recommendations amid omicron variant concerns
Plus, Tiger Woods said his days at a full-time golfer are over, and the island of Barbados removes Queen Elizabeth as head of state and…
COVID-19 variant omicron has not yet been detected in US
The White House said that if a variant-specific vaccine is needed for the COVID-19 omicron variant, the process would include FDA and CDC authorization and…
Omicron variant cases confirmed in at least 18 countries
Dr. Alok Patel at Stanford Children’s Health discusses the modification of vaccines since the detection of the new variant and how concerned Americans should be….
The Rundown: Top headlines today: Nov. 29, 2021
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New York scientists work to identify omicron variant
New York’s Wadsworth Lab has been looking for dangerous COVID-19 variants for months. #Omicron #Variant #COVID19 source
