Omicron Update

• U.S. Omicron deaths could soar over coming weeks, projections say

  Despite signs Omicron causes milder disease on average, the unprecedented level of infection spreading through the United States means many vulnerable people will become sick.

  World

  Jan 18, 2022
  
• Omicron peaking in some countries, but no one is ‘out of the woods yet’: WHO

  Peaks in Omicron infections in some countries may be a sign of good news, but no one is out from under COVID-19's grip yet, the World Health Organization said Tuesday.

  World

  Jan 18, 2022
  
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• Canada sees record-breaking 14,456 new COVID-19 cases amid Omicron spread

  The new daily COVID-19 infections tallied on Wednesday represents the highest ever new cases recorded in a single day so far since the pandemic, according to Global News' data.

  Canada

  Dec 22, 2021
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• Support for COVID-19 lockdowns dwindles as Omicron spreads across Canada: poll

  Talks of further lockdowns comes as the country braces for what looks to be a another wave of COVID-19, driven by the spread of the highly transmissible Omicron variant.

  Canada

  Dec 17, 2021
• Unvaccinated at risk as Omicron to spread rapidly across U.S. this winter, Biden warns

  Getting an update on the pandemic from top health advisers, Biden also said it is past time for people to get booster shots and urged them to do so as quickly as possible.

  Politics

  Dec 17, 2021
• Omicron variant: Canada expands travel ban, seeks booster guidance

  Canada is restricting travel from three more African countries and seeking guidance on COVID-19 boosters amid the emergence of the Omicron variant.

  Health

  Nov 30, 2021