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New COVID-19 variant omicron will soon replace delta

The new restriction leaves the door open for omicron to make its entrance here.

11/29/2021

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New COVID-19 variant omicron will soon replace delta

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The new restriction leaves the door open for omicron to make its entrance here.

So far there have been no cases of the omicron variant detected in the U.S. and experts caution there’s still a lot to learn about the real threat it could pose. Meanwhile, on Monday, President Joe Biden says he doesn’t think new lockdowns will be needed. And that current vaccines are likely to provide protection against severe disease from the new variant.

11/29/2021

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