President Biden’s chief medical adviser says, ‘There’s a distinct anti-science flavor to this.’
COVID-19
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Children and teens lead surge in COVID-19 cases
Although younger people are at lower risk for hospitalization or death, health experts say they can still be affected and they can often be silent carriers.
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Omicron variant may already be in U.S., Fauci says
‘We have not detected it yet, but when you have a virus that is showing this degree of transmissibility … it almost invariably is ultimately going to go essentially all over.’
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High inflation? Low polling? White House blames the pandemic
Finally controlling COVID-19, the White House believes, is the skeleton key to rejuvenating the country and reviving Biden’s own standing.
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South African scientists brace for wave propelled by omicron variant
In the space of two weeks, the omicron variant has sent South Africa from a period of low transmission to rapid growth of new confirmed cases.
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Maine hospitals work to expand capacity in light of COVID-19 surge
Record hospitalizations are straining resources and hospital staffs.
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COVID-19 variant spreads to more countries as world on alert
New cases were confirmed Saturday in Germany and Italy, with Belgium, Israel and Hong Kong also reporting that the variant has been found in travelers.
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New Hampshire, Vermont asked to test deer for COVID-19
Maine is monitoring the tests from other states, but is not actively testing deer for COVID-19.
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U.S. restricts travel from southern Africa as world races to contain new ‘omicron’ COVID variant
Omicron’s actual risks are not understood, but early evidence suggests it carries an increased risk of reinfection compared with other highly transmissible variants.
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What is this new COVID variant in South Africa?
South African scientists have identified a new version of the coronavirus this week that they say is behind a recent spike in COVID-19 infections.