Tag: mutations
Stocks tumble as new variant detected in South Africa, officials on high alert l GMA
The omicron variant has many mutations that health officials are investigating, but it’s still unknown if it’s more transmissible. Subscribe to GMA’s YouTube page: https://bit.ly/2Zq0dU5…
US braces for ‘inevitable’ arrival of omicron variant l GMA
Scientists said the variant, first detected in southern Africa, has a concerning combination of mutations and cases have been confirmed in at least 13 countries….
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
Early research suggests omicron variant may be less severe than delta l GMA
The omicron variant has been identified in at least 21 states, but the World Health Organization is pointing to early research that suggests omicron may…
CDC signed off on a recommendation for Pfizer boosters for 16 & 17-year-olds in the U.S. | ABC News
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention signed off on a recommendation for Pfizer boosters for 16- and 17-year-olds in the U.S. Plus, Jussie Smollett…
Florida COVID ward nurse: ‘We’re back to where we were in December’
ABC News’ Kyra Phillips speaks with Jacksonville, Florida, COVID ward nurse Lauren Schiller on life inside a hospital in one of the nation’s delta variant…
COVID-19 mutations could play key role in race to find vaccine | WNT
More than 100 vaccines are being studied worldwide and with three human trials now underway in the U.S., Pfizer is testing four different versions of…
American lab studying new, more contagious COVID-19 strains l GMA
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston is studying new variants of the novel coronavirus, which have been found in four U.S. states so far,…
Vaccine delays
Massive winter storm cancels vaccinations across several states in the Northeast. source
Inequity in COVID-19 vaccinations
Officials say there is no race or ethnicity data for 47% of COVID-19 vaccinations. source
Alaska all-female vaccination team
An all-female team delivers vaccines by sleds and snowmobiles to remote towns in Alaska. source
COVID vaccine and new variants
The race to vaccinate picks up around the world as virus mutations spread. source
Spring break kicks off during pandemic
Miami Mayor Francis Suarez discusses the rise in coronavirus mutations as spring breakers flock to Florida. ABC News Live Update, Weekdays at 9 AM &…
