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Iran Health Minister: Omicron spread under control
“So far 92 percent of people have received the first does, 85 percent has received the second dose and 35 percent have received the third dose of the Coronavirus vaccine,” Bahram Einollahi said. “We are seeing a quick spread of
Omicron wave puts 337 Iranian cities on ‘red’ alert
According to the latest updates to the map, 64 cities have been categorized as ‘orange,’ 47 others ‘red,’ with no ‘blue’ zones. The Health Ministry warned people against failure to adhere to the health protocols designed to contain the spread
COVID kills 187 as Iran braces for Omicron peak in 2 weeks
According to the figures released by the Health Ministry on Friday, 19,317 more people have been diagnosed with COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, pushing the total number of infections so far to 6,913,427. With the new death toll taken
Hospital data shows Omicron can infect lungs: Iranian official
Alireza Zali, the director of the Tehran Coronavirus Taskforce, said Wednesday that there are currently cases among the hospitalized COVID-19 patients that are suffering from infection in the lungs as a result of Omicron. He said Omicron usually manifests itself
California Will Lift Mask Mandate As Omicron Cases Fall
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California will end its indoor masking requirement for vaccinated people next week but masks still are the rule for schoolchildren, state health officials announced Monday amid rapidly falling coronavirus cases. After Feb. 15, unvaccinated people still
Boris Johnson to hold meeting on potential restrictions amid Omicron surge
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will meet Monday with top advisers to determine if he will impose new restrictions in the UK amid a COVID-19 surge driven by the Omicron variant, according to reports. After pledging not imposing restrictions ahead of Christmas, Johnson
Biden to lift travel restrictions on southern African countries that were put in place due to Omicron
The restrictions will lift on December 31 at 12:01 a.m. ET, the officials said. News of the lifted restrictions was first reported by Reuters. President Joe Biden ordered the restrictions in late November on the advice of his public health
Biden Administration to End Omicron Travel Restrictions on African Countries
A traveler walks through the Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) in Philadelphia, Penn., December, 23 2021. (Hannah Beier/Reuters) The Biden administration on December 31 will lift travel restrictions initially imposed on eight southern African nations following the discovery of the Omicron
Airlines Cancel Thousands of Christmas-Weekend Flights amid Omicron Spread
Travelers are seen under a PSA advising social distancing in a concourse during the holiday season at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport in Atlanta, Ga., December 22, 2021. (Elijah Nouvelage/Reuters) Several thousand flights have been canceled around the world — with
Omicron Is Just Beginning and Americans Are Already Tired
MIAMI — The Omicron variant has turned a season of joy into one of weariness and resentment amid a new coronavirus surge. With days to go before Christmas, Americans are sick and tired of being sick and tired. Of reworking
Pressed on Test Shortage, Biden Claims White House Was Caught Off-Guard by Omicron
Addressing the public Tuesday, President Joe Biden blamed the Covid-19 test shortage on the rapid ascent of the Omicron variant, which sprouted in South Africa just after Thanksgiving and has since swept the nation with astounding speed. A number of
Amid omicron, Fauci OKs holiday gatherings for vaccinated: Updates
Americans preparing to spend time with family and friends this holiday season don’t need to cancel plans, despite the latest infections surge, if they are vaccinated and boosted, Dr. Anthony Fauci said Tuesday. Fauci, making the rounds of the morning news
Moderna booster is effective against omicron, study shows: COVID-19 news
The first data available for Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine suggests a third booster dose will be effective against omicron, the variant that is rapidly taking over the world. Moderna said early Monday that in a lab study, blood from 20 people who
‘SNL’ Ditches Live Audience, Limits Cast And Crew Amid Omicron
NEW YORK (AP) — People’s Sexiest Man Alive of 2021 is set to be inducted into the vaunted Five-Timers Club on “Saturday Night Live,” but the surging omicron variant of the coronavirus means there won’t be a live audience to