Britain’s public health agency says preliminary data suggests that people with the omicron variant of the coronavirus are 50 to 70 percent less likely to be hospitalized than those with the delta strain.
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Posted inHealth, Nation & World
To grandmother’s house or no? Omicron disrupts holiday plans
For the second year in a row, the ever-morphing coronavirus presents would-be holiday revelers with a difficult choice: cancel their trips and celebrations yet again or figure out how to forge ahead as safely as possible.
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Posted inNation & World
U.S. has reunited 100 children taken from parents under Trump
President Biden issued an executive order on his first day in office to reunite families that were forcibly separated at the U.S.-Mexico border to discourage illegal immigration.
Posted inSports
NBA notebook: Nets expecting to play on Christmas, but likely without Durant
Brooklyn, which has had its last three games postponed, says it’ll have enough players for Saturday’s game against the Lakers, though Kevin Durant likely won’t play.
Posted inSports, Varsity Maine
Local roundup: Gardiner girls basketball rolls past Messalonskee
Lizzy Gruber scores a game-high 27 points for the Tigers.
Posted inBoston Bruins, Sports
Bruins notebook: Players disappointed they won’t be going to Olympics
Whether it’s Charlie McAvoy playing for Team USA or David Pastrnak for Czechia, Boston players are saddened by another missed opportunity to play in the Olympics.
Posted inHealth, New England
Another danger to illicit drug users: Animal tranquilizer
An animal sedative, xylazine, is making its way into the drug supply, particularly in the Northeast.
Posted inSports
NFL notebook: President of NFLPA among latest players positive for COVID-19
Browns center JC Tretter, a vocal advocate for daily testing, Vikings running back Dalvin Cook and two Saints QBs all produced positive tests on Thursday.
Posted inBusiness
Markets 2021: Stocks soar, IPOs explode, crypto goes wild
Skyrocketing inflation, worldwide supply-chain disruptions and a global economy still vulnerable to the uncertainty created by the COVID-19 pandemic fueled market volatility, especially toward the end of the year.
Posted inBoys Hockey, Sports, Varsity Maine
Boys hockey: Late goal gives Mt. Ararat/Lisbon/Morse edge over Capital Region
Bryce Poulin’s power play goal the difference for Eagles in win over Hawks.