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Sounds of large explosions echoed across Kyiv as Russian forces inch closer to Ukraine’s capital
Russian forces are getting closer to Ukraine’s capital, shelling an apartment building in Kyiv that killed two people. Plus, China has ordered 51 million people…
Public health expert discusses next phase of the pandemic
ABC News’ Stephanie Ramos speaks with Dr. Ashish Jha about new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines as omicron variant cases and hospitalizations decline….
Queen Elizabeth tests positive for COVID-19 l ABCNL
Dr. Alok Patel discusses the queen’s announcement and gives an update on the omicron variant. WATCH the ABC News Live Stream Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_Ma8oQLmSM SUBSCRIBE to…
WHO asks countries to monitor omicron subvariant l GMA
The World Health Organization has asked countries to keep an eye on the new BA.2 subvariant in case it spreads even more rapidly than the…
Scientists find 1st deer infected with omicron variant in New York City
This is the first time the highly transmissible variant has been detected in wildlife, according to a new study. WATCH the ABC News Live Stream…
New push to lift COVID-19 restrictions
Authorities across the United States are facing growing pressure to lift restrictions as new cases of COVID-19 drop. ABC News’ Andrea Fujii reports. source
Omicron surge ‘going in right direction’ with many states past peak: Dr. Fauci | ABC News
Martha Raddatz interviews Dr. Anthony Fauci on “This Week.” #ABCNews #ThisWeek #OmicronVariant #COVID19 source
Another shipment of other military aid from the U.S. is expected to arrive in Ukraine | ABC News
Another major shipment of ammunition and other military aid from the U.S. is expected to arrive in Ukraine on Tuesday. Plus, Pfizer announced the start…
Pfizer starts trials for omicron-specific booster l GMA
The pharmaceutical company announced the beginning of its trials, with more than 1,400 patients set to receive one or more doses of the variant-based vaccine….
Hopeful sign as omicron variant slows down in parts of US l GMA
Five states, plus Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico, have reported at least a 10% decrease in new cases, but health officials warn the latest COVID…
Fauci predicts US will be past omicron peak by mid-February
Speaking at a Blue Star Families event, Dr. Anthony Fauci said the U.S. will likely be past the omicron peak by mid-February. source
Omicron cases fall in some hotspots
Case numbers are beginning to fall in places such as the Northeast. WATCH FULL EPISODES OF WORLD NEWS TONIGHT: https://abc.com/shows/world-news-tonight WATCH WORLD NEWS TONIGHT ON…
U.S. Secretary of state met with Russian Foreign Minister as tensions continue to rise | ABC News
U.S. Secretary of state Antony Blinken met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov as tensions continue to rise. Plus, there’s growing evidence that COVID-19 cases…
Record number of COVID-19 hospitalizations in US l WNT
Nearly two years into the pandemic, 1,800 COVID-19 patients are being admitted to hospitals a day. Also, staffing shortages are forcing schools to return to…
Epidemiologist discusses omicron’s severity and when it might peak
ABC News’ James Longman speaks to epidemiologist Dr. Jason Salemi about the omicron’s severity for the vaccinated and unvaccinated, its impact on children and when…
Biden admin ‘needs to acknowledge some failure’ with COVID-19 response: Bossert | ABC News
Martha Raddatz interviews Tom Bossert on “This Week.” #ABCNews #ThisWeek #COVID19 #BidenAdministration source
Health care workers are seeing an increase in pediatric hospitalizations | ABC News
As COVID-19 infections soar to record-setting levels, health care workers are seeing an increase in pediatric hospitalizations. Plus, the FBI arrested Oath Keepers leader Stewart…
CDC guidance ‘under consideration’ on testing for asymptomatic people: Fauci | ABC News
George Stephanopoulos interviews Dr. Anthony Fauci on “This Week.” #ABCNews #ThisWeek #AnthonyFauci #CDC #COVID19 #OmicronVariant source
Wave of omicron variant triggers flight cancellations, school testing
COVID-19 cases are at a record high nationwide, but there have not been spikes in hospitalizations and deaths so far. Dr. Ashish Jha speaks on…
2022 starts with record-breaking COVID cases l GMA
Coronavirus cases have skyrocketed more than 200% in the past two weeks, with more than 400,000 cases reported a day. Subscribe to GMA’s YouTube page:…
