COVID case counts may be losing importance amid omicron
3 years ago

COVID case counts may be losing importance amid omicron

Associated Press  

The explosive increase in U.S. coronavirus case counts is raising alarm, but some experts believe the focus should instead be on COVID-19 hospital admissions. Dr. Anthony Fauci, for one, said Sunday on ABC that with many infections causing few or no symptoms, “it is much more relevant to focus on the hospitalizations as opposed to the total number of cases.” Other experts argue that case counts still have value. Instead, she said, the U.S. at this stage of the pandemic should be “shifting our focus, especially in an era of vaccination, to really focus on preventing illness, disability and death, and therefore counting those.” Daily case counts and their ups and downs have been one of the most closely watched barometers during the outbreak and have been a reliable early warning sign of severe disease and death in previous coronavirus waves. “We should not abandon looking at case numbers,” said Dr. Eric Topol, head of the Scripps Research Translational Institute, “but it is important to acknowledge we’re seeing only a portion of the actual number of cases.” Ali Mokdad, a professor of health metrics sciences at the University of Washington in Seattle, said that for each new infection detected, the U.S. is missing two cases.

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Even cautious experts say don't panic over new Covid wave: CDC admits US in 'strongest place' ever in pandemic - while the World Health Organization says world is in 'a different phase' now
1 year, 4 months ago

Even cautious experts say don't panic over new Covid wave: CDC admits US in 'strongest place' ever in pandemic - while the World Health Organization says world is in 'a different phase' now

Daily Mail  

Global and US health chiefs have urged calm over rising Covid cases and new variants, pointing out that virtually everyone now has immunity against the virus. On Thursday, Dr Marion Koopmans — a virologist who advises the World Health Organization — said the world was now in a 'different phase' of the pandemic due to higher levels of immunity from …

COVID-19 data shows early signs of an increase in cases
1 year, 5 months ago

COVID-19 data shows early signs of an increase in cases

Salon  

Emerging data suggests that COVID-19 cases in the U.S. are on the rise again for the first time since January 2023, though the uptick is relatively small so far. Overall, COVID cases have been on a steep decline since January, but available data shows this trend is starting to reverse. Elsewhere in the world, many countries are also enduring prolonged …

California’s COVID-19 hospitalizations are near historic lows. Will the lull last?
1 year, 5 months ago

California’s COVID-19 hospitalizations are near historic lows. Will the lull last?

LA Times  

COVID-19 hospitalizations are close to record lows in California, an optimistic sign as the state attempts to navigate its first surge-free summer of the coronavirus era. Dr. Peter Chin-Hong, a UC San Francisco infectious-disease expert, said he suspects that signs of an increase in coronavirus transmission are probably real in some locations, although “it’s not at a high level yet. …

After a year, omicron still driving COVID surges and worries
2 years, 1 month ago

After a year, omicron still driving COVID surges and worries

Associated Press  

A year after omicron began its assault on humanity, the ever-morphing coronavirus mutant drove COVID-19 case counts higher in many places just as Americans gathered for Thanksgiving. “It’s making a clear comeback.” Nationally, new COVID cases averaged around 39,300 a day as of Tuesday — far lower than last winter but a vast undercount because of reduced testing and reporting. …

WHO reports 90% drop in world COVID-19 deaths since February
2 years, 2 months ago

WHO reports 90% drop in world COVID-19 deaths since February

Associated Press  

GENEVA — The World Health Organization chief on Wednesday said a nearly 90% drop in recent COVID-19 deaths globally compared to nine months ago provides “cause for optimism,” but still urged vigilance against the pandemic as variants continue to crop up. “Almost 10,000 deaths a week is 10,000 too many for a disease that can be prevented and treated.” The …

WHO reports 90% drop in world COVID-19 deaths since February
2 years, 2 months ago

WHO reports 90% drop in world COVID-19 deaths since February

LA Times  

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus of the World Health Organization says there’s “cause for optimism” as the latest weekly count of worldwide COVID-19 deaths came in around 9,400, nearly 90% below levels seen nine months ago. The head of the World Health Organization on Wednesday said the number of recent COVID-19 deaths has dropped nearly 90% globally compared with nine months ago, …

New Omicron subvariants BQ.1 and BQ.1.1 make gains as BA.5 fades
2 years, 2 months ago

New Omicron subvariants BQ.1 and BQ.1.1 make gains as BA.5 fades

LA Times  

Soledad Enrichment Action community health workers Vivian Ramirez, left, and Maria Mejia, right, distribute COVID-related resources at a supermarket on Whittier Boulevard in Los Angeles last week. “However, we’re also optimistic because we have powerful tools, including therapeutics and the new bivalent boosters, that can blunt the impact.” At this point, BA.5 remains the most common version of the coronavirus …

Omicron’s staying power is key to mild winter as cases rise
2 years, 2 months ago

Omicron’s staying power is key to mild winter as cases rise

Hindustan Times  

The rhythm of pre-pandemic life is back around much of the world. “It’s totally possible that some strange new combination of mutations is emerging in some person who is chronically infected and that could spark a new variant,” he said, “but we don’t have the ability to predict that.” The more infections there are, the higher the chances of unpredictable …

WHO: COVID-19 deaths fall overall by 9%, infections stable
2 years, 4 months ago

WHO: COVID-19 deaths fall overall by 9%, infections stable

Associated Press  

LONDON — The number of coronavirus deaths fell by 9% in the last week while new cases remained relatively stable, according to the latest weekly pandemic report released by the World Health Organization Wednesday. The U.N. health agency said there were more than 14,000 COVID-19 deaths in the last week and nearly 7 million new infections. The WHO said that …

COVID cases drop 9% globally last week, deaths stable
2 years, 5 months ago

COVID cases drop 9% globally last week, deaths stable

Associated Press  

LONDON — New coronavirus cases fell 9% globally last week while deaths remained stable, according to the latest weekly assessment of the pandemic released Wednesday by the World Health Organization. The U.N. health agency said there were 6.5 million cases reported last week with more than 14,000 deaths. In the U.K., the Office for National Statistics reported last week that …

Omicron BA.5 dominant subvariant, Covid hospitalisations rising, says WHO expert
2 years, 5 months ago

Omicron BA.5 dominant subvariant, Covid hospitalisations rising, says WHO expert

Hindustan Times  

Omicron, the latest variant of concern, is dominant worldwide, the World Health Organization’s infectious disease epidemiologist, Dr Maria Van Kerkhove, has said, underlining that about half of the cases are linked to BA.5 sublineage. It’s the fifth or sixth week in a row where we’re seeing increases in the reported number of cases,” the world health body expert said in …

COVID-19 pandemic 'nowhere near over', says World Health Organization
2 years, 5 months ago

COVID-19 pandemic 'nowhere near over', says World Health Organization

India TV News  

Highlights The number of new Covid-19 cases worldwide has risen by 30 per cent in the last two weeks: WHO I am concerned about the increasing trend of deaths, says WHO DG Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus Recent changes in testing policies have also been hindering the detection of new cases, says WHO Covid-19 news updates : The ongoing Covid-19 pandemic is …

Modelling suggests ACT's daily COVID-19 cases may triple in the next three weeks due to spread of subvariants
2 years, 5 months ago

Modelling suggests ACT's daily COVID-19 cases may triple in the next three weeks due to spread of subvariants

ABC  

Canberrans have been warned that daily COVID-19 case numbers in the territory are likely to rise, possibly as much as tripling in the coming weeks. Key points: New modelling suggests Omicron subvariants could see the ACT's daily COVID-19 case numbers triple by next month Chief Health Officer Kerryn Coleman said she encourages returning to mask wearing, but will not mandate …

COVID-19 cases on rise in 110 nations, driven by 2 Omicron sub-variants: WHO
2 years, 6 months ago

COVID-19 cases on rise in 110 nations, driven by 2 Omicron sub-variants: WHO

Live Mint  

The World Health Organization on 29 June said that the COVID-19 pandemic is changing but it is not over and cautioned the cases are on the rise in 110 countries. Earlier this week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said hat the fast-spreading Omicron sub-variants BA.4 and BA.5 together are estimated to make up half of the coronavirus cases …

Covid hospital patients in England up by 37 per cent
2 years, 6 months ago

Covid hospital patients in England up by 37 per cent

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Hospital beds taken up by Covid patients have surged by 37 …

Coronavirus infections rise 70% as fears of a new wave grow
2 years, 6 months ago

Coronavirus infections rise 70% as fears of a new wave grow

Dutch News  

The number of confirmed coronavirus infections in the Netherlands has risen for the third week in a row, and more people have been admitted to a hospital intensive care ward, public health institute RIVM said on Tuesday. Warnings On Monday, the Netherlands’ two biggest employers’ organisations made a public appeal to get people to start keeping to the basic coronavirus …

Coronavirus infections rise 70% as fears of a new wave grow
2 years, 6 months ago

Coronavirus infections rise 70% as fears of a new wave grow

Dutch News  

The number of confirmed coronavirus infections in the Netherlands has risen for the third week in a row, and more people have been admitted to a hospital intensive care ward, public health institute RIVM said on Tuesday. Warnings On Monday, the Netherlands’ two biggest employers’ organisations made a public appeal to get people to start keeping to the basic coronavirus …

Australia's first Omicron wave might have been larger than we thought. But what about the current caseload?
2 years, 6 months ago

Australia's first Omicron wave might have been larger than we thought. But what about the current caseload?

ABC  

New analysis has estimated Australia's biggest COVID-19 wave might have been larger than first thought. Key points: Researchers looked at antibodies in more than 5,000 blood samples Epidemiologists say the data is not surprising and people should be careful but not alarmed going forward Results from another survey are expected to provide an updated snapshot in the coming weeks When …

WHO: COVID cases and deaths falling nearly everywhere
2 years, 7 months ago

WHO: COVID cases and deaths falling nearly everywhere

Associated Press  

GENEVA — The number of new coronavirus cases and deaths reported globally fell everywhere last week except the Middle East and Southeast Asia, according to the World Health Organization. In its latest weekly update on the pandemic, the U.N. health agency said Wednesday that confirmed cases dropped 12% to more than 3 million and reported deaths declined 22% to about …

New Omicron subvariants in California bring new questions about coronavirus outlook
2 years, 7 months ago

New Omicron subvariants in California bring new questions about coronavirus outlook

LA Times  

Katelyn Woolcott, right, wears a mask while working at Grand Central Market in Los Angeles. The upward track of California’s coronavirus case rate may be easing, but contradictory data are muddying the state’s outlook as a new pair of Omicron subvariants seen in South Africa are increasingly making appearances here. In Santa Clara County, Northern California’s most populous and home …

Still far from normal: Covid-19 cases rising rapidly in 36 countries
2 years, 7 months ago

Still far from normal: Covid-19 cases rising rapidly in 36 countries

India Today  

Even as world leaders debated Covid-19 related issues at a virtual summit on Thursday, May 12, the pandemic has not shown any signs of disappearing from our lives. The latest data shows: New cases are still rising in 89 countries, including the US, weekly trends show. The latest weekly situation report of the WHO said during the week through May …

It’s not over: COVID-19 cases are on the rise again in US
2 years, 8 months ago

It’s not over: COVID-19 cases are on the rise again in US

Associated Press  

Yet again, the U.S. is trudging into what could be another COVID-19 surge, with cases rising nationally and in most states after a two-month decline. “We don’t know how high that mountain’s gonna grow,” said Dr. Stuart Campbell Ray, an infectious disease expert at Johns Hopkins University. Some states, such as Rhode Island and New Hampshire, saw the average of …

It’s not over: COVID-19 cases are on the rise again in the U.S.
2 years, 8 months ago

It’s not over: COVID-19 cases are on the rise again in the U.S.

LA Times  

A sign advises visitors to don face coverings at a hospital in Aurora, Colo. COVID-19 cases are rising again in the United States, with numbers up in most states and up steeply in several. “We don’t know how high that mountain’s going to grow,” said Dr. Stuart Campbell Ray, an infectious disease expert at Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Eric Topol, …

WHO: COVID cases and deaths fall for 3rd consecutive week
2 years, 8 months ago

WHO: COVID cases and deaths fall for 3rd consecutive week

Associated Press  

GENEVA — The number of new coronavirus cases and deaths reported to the World Health Organization fell for a third consecutive week, a trend likely helped by the dismantling of testing and surveillance programs. In its latest weekly report on the pandemic, issued late Tuesday, the U.N. health agency said the more than 7 million new cases reported represented a …

WHO: COVID cases and deaths continue to fall globally
2 years, 9 months ago

WHO: COVID cases and deaths continue to fall globally

Associated Press  

GENEVA — The number of coronavirus cases reported globally has dropped for a second consecutive week and confirmed COVID-19 deaths also fell last week, according to a World Health Organization report issued Wednesday. However, it warned that the reported numbers carry considerable uncertainty because many countries have stopped widespread testing for the coronavirus, meaning that many cases are likely going …

COVID cases continue to fall globally, but yet another Omicron subvariant has appeared
2 years, 9 months ago

COVID cases continue to fall globally, but yet another Omicron subvariant has appeared

LA Times  

The number of coronavirus cases reported globally has dropped for a second consecutive week, and confirmed COVID-19 deaths also fell last week, according to a World Health Organization report issued Wednesday. In its latest pandemic report, the United Nations health agency said 9 million cases were reported, a 16% weekly decline, and more than 26,000 new deaths were attributed to …

Covid-19 case rates still matter
2 years, 9 months ago

Covid-19 case rates still matter

CNN  

CNN — Covid-19 cases in the United States have fallen more than 95% from their peak in January, and on Friday, Hawaii will become the last state to roll back its indoor mask mandate. “With an infection that can rapidly spread, where we are today in the data isn’t necessarily going to be reflective of how bad it’s going to …

The Omicron subvariant BA.2 is on the rise. We need to take it seriously, experts say
2 years, 9 months ago

The Omicron subvariant BA.2 is on the rise. We need to take it seriously, experts say

LA Times  

Nurse Luis Garcia mixes up doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for kids at Helen Keller Elementary School in Lynwood on March 16. There are increasing signs that the Omicron subvariant BA.2 is on the rise, even as the daily reported number of coronavirus cases continues to fall across California. L.A. County has also reported its overall weekly coronavirus cases …

WHO: COVID-19 cases rise for 2nd straight week, deaths fall
2 years, 9 months ago

WHO: COVID-19 cases rise for 2nd straight week, deaths fall

Associated Press  

GENEVA — The number of new coronavirus cases globally increased by 7% in the last week, driven largely by rising infections in the Western Pacific, even as reported deaths from COVID-19 fell, the World Health Organization said. Confirmed cases of the virus had been falling steadily worldwide since January but rose again last week, due to the more infectious omicron …

WHO: COVID-19 cases rise for 2nd straight week, deaths fall
2 years, 9 months ago

WHO: COVID-19 cases rise for 2nd straight week, deaths fall

LA Times  

Community workers watch a masked resident twirl a dragon-shaped ribbon near a coronavirus testing site in Beijing. The number of new coronavirus cases globally increased by 7% in the last week, driven largely by rising infections in the Western Pacific, even as reported deaths from COVID-19 fell, the World Health Organization said. Confirmed infections had been falling steadily worldwide since …

Scientists worry virus variant may push up COVID-19 cases in the U.S.
2 years, 9 months ago

Scientists worry virus variant may push up COVID-19 cases in the U.S.

LA Times  

After about two months of falling COVID-19 cases, pandemic restrictions have been lifted across the U.S. Dr. Anthony Fauci, the U.S. government’s top infectious-disease expert, told ABC’s “This Week” over the weekend that he also thinks the U.S. will face an “uptick” similar to what’s happening in Europe, particularly the United Kingdom, where BA.2 is the dominant strain. It’s clear, …

India Covid cases at 22-month low amid global surge
2 years, 9 months ago

India Covid cases at 22-month low amid global surge

Hindustan Times  

After 40 days of near-consistent decline following what appeared to be the peak of Omicron wave the world over, new cases of Covid-19 – spurred by soaring infections in several counties in Asia, Oceania and Europe – have again started rising fast over the past two weeks, data shows. Experts said that while cases are rising in several countries, including …

China COVID cases more than double in growing outbreak
2 years, 9 months ago

China COVID cases more than double in growing outbreak

Al Jazeera  

Omicron fuels surge in cases that is testing limits of China’s Zero COVID strategy. China has reported more than 5,000 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, more than double the number reported on Monday and the highest daily count since the pandemic began more than two years ago. The fast-spreading Omicron variant of the coronavirus is testing China’s Zero COVID strategy, …

COVID-19 cases, deaths continue to drop globally, WHO says
2 years, 9 months ago

COVID-19 cases, deaths continue to drop globally, WHO says

LA Times  

A man and woman walk with medical staff out of the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Hong Kong. The World Health Organization says numbers of new coronavirus cases and deaths globally have continued to fall in the past week. The numbers of new coronavirus cases and deaths globally have continued to fall in the past week, the World Health Organization said, …

Coronavirus infections down 60% from Omicron peak; Hospitalizations down at least 17%
2 years, 10 months ago

Coronavirus infections down 60% from Omicron peak; Hospitalizations down at least 17%

NL Times  

The number of coronavirus infections diagnosed in the Netherlands has dropped by 60 percent since the peak of infections during the wave of infections brought on by the Omicron variant. Covid-19 hospitalizations down 17 percent Figures from patient coordination service LCPS show a strong decrease in hospitalizations, but less dramatic than figures from the RIVM. Hospitals admitted 1,046 patients with …

WA records over 1,000 new COVID-19 cases as CHO warns asymptomatic infections 'out there'
2 years, 10 months ago

WA records over 1,000 new COVID-19 cases as CHO warns asymptomatic infections 'out there'

ABC  

Close contact rules have been relaxed for police and health staff to keep them at work, as Western Australia reported more than 1,000 new COVID-19 cases for the first time. He acknowledged the move to level one restrictions state-wide would be "less than ideal" for many regional businesses, but said the recently announced financial support would also be available to …

COVID-19 deaths fall for first time since January, WHO says
2 years, 10 months ago

COVID-19 deaths fall for first time since January, WHO says

LA Times  

A man gets a throat swab at a residential compound in Wuhan. The number of new coronavirus cases around the world fell 21% in the last week, marking the third consecutive week that cases have dropped, the World Health Organization said Tuesday. In the U.N. health agency’s weekly pandemic report, WHO said there were more than 12 million new coronavirus …

Will COVID-19 long-haulers push outpatient medical system to breaking point?
2 years, 10 months ago

Will COVID-19 long-haulers push outpatient medical system to breaking point?

LA Times  

Carolina Nieto, right, with respiratory therapist Suzanne Pruitt during her first visit to the COVID-19 recovery clinic at the Sharp Allison deRose Rehabilitation Center in San Diego. The question quickly becomes: If new long COVID cases are still surfacing from exposures that occurred as long as a year ago, will persistent Omicron symptoms push the outpatient medical system beyond the …

U.S. virus cases and hospitalizations continue steady decline
2 years, 10 months ago

U.S. virus cases and hospitalizations continue steady decline

LA Times  

Average daily COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are continuing to fall in the U.S., an indicator that the Omicron variant’s hold is weakening across the country. “I think what’s influencing the decline, of course, is that Omicron is starting to run out of people to infect,” said Dr. Thomas Russo, professor and infectious disease chief at the University of Buffalo’s Jacobs …

The end of Queensland's Omicron COVID wave in sight as state records nine more deaths
2 years, 10 months ago

The end of Queensland's Omicron COVID wave in sight as state records nine more deaths

ABC  

A further nine people have died of COVID in Queensland, including six people who were in residential aged care. Queensland COVID-19 snapshot In latest reporting period: Deaths: 11 11 New cases: 5,698 Queensland's vaccine rollout: First dose: 93.2 per cent 93.2 per cent Second dose: 92.7 per cent Latest case information from Queensland Health. Chief Health Officer John Gerrard said …

US prepares for next phase of Covid, companies return to normal operations | TOP POINTS
2 years, 10 months ago

US prepares for next phase of Covid, companies return to normal operations | TOP POINTS

India Today  

The number of new coronavirus cases globally fell by 19 per cent in the last week while the number of deaths remained stable, according to the World Health Organisation. The UN health agency said late on Tuesday in its weekly report on the pandemic that just over 16 million new Covid-19 infections and about 75,000 deaths were reported worldwide last …

WHO: New COVID cases drop by 19 per cent globally, deaths stable
2 years, 10 months ago

WHO: New COVID cases drop by 19 per cent globally, deaths stable

Deccan Chronicle  

Geneva: The number of new coronavirus cases globally fell by 19 per cent in the last week while the number of deaths remained stable, according to the World Health Organisation. The UN health agency said late on Tuesday in its weekly report on the pandemic that just over 16 million new COVID-19 infections and about 75,000 deaths were reported worldwide …

Coronavirus infections down by 22%, new Omicron strain set to become dominant
2 years, 10 months ago

Coronavirus infections down by 22%, new Omicron strain set to become dominant

Dutch News  

Coronavirus infections, hospital admissions and new intensive care cases all fell by around 20% in the last week, according to the latest update by the RIVM. In the last seven days 482,695 new cases were recorded, equivalent to 2.7 confirmed infections for every 1,000 people. Intensive care admissions fell by 28% to 88 in the last seven days, while there …

Omicron Updates: India Seeing 80% Decline in Covid Cases After Peak on Jan 21, 4 States Reporting Over 50,000 Active Infections
2 years, 10 months ago

Omicron Updates: India Seeing 80% Decline in Covid Cases After Peak on Jan 21, 4 States Reporting Over 50,000 Active Infections

News 18  

Omicron LIVE Updates: The Centre on Thursday revised guidelines for international arrivals, removing demarcation of ‘at-risk’ countries, which were specified during the onset of the Omicron variant, and recommended self-monitoring for 14 days as opposed to the current 7-day home quarantine rule. India logged 67,084 new coronavirus infections, taking the country’s total tally of COVID-19 cases to 4,24,78,060, while the …

As case counts fall, WHO chief warns “COVID isn’t finished”
2 years, 11 months ago

As case counts fall, WHO chief warns “COVID isn’t finished”

Associated Press  

GENEVA — The head of the World Health Organization insisted Wednesday that “COVID isn’t finished with us,” appealing for more support to fight the pandemic after his agency reported that new infections fell but virus deaths rose worldwide over the past week. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, launching a new $23 billion campaign to fund WHO’s efforts to lead a fair rollout …

As case counts fall, WHO chief warns 'Covid isn't finished'
2 years, 11 months ago

As case counts fall, WHO chief warns 'Covid isn't finished'

India Today  

The head of the World Health Organization insisted Wednesday that “Covid isn’t finished with us,” appealing for more support to fight the pandemic after his agency reported that case counts and deaths fell worldwide over the past week. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, launching a new $23 billion campaign to fund WHO’s efforts to lead a fair rollout of Covid-19 tests, treatments …

Global Covid case load decline 17 per cent in last week, says WHO
2 years, 11 months ago

Global Covid case load decline 17 per cent in last week, says WHO

India TV News  

Highlights World Health Organisation says coronavirus case counts fell 17 per cent worldwide over the last week Countries which reported early rise in cases after Omicron outbreak now reporting less infections Case counts fell in each of WHO's six regions except its eastern Mediterranean zone The World Health Organisation says coronavirus case counts fell 17 per cent worldwide over the …

Covid hospital admissions could peak in late February: RIVM
2 years, 11 months ago

Covid hospital admissions could peak in late February: RIVM

NL Times  

Hospital admissions linked to Covid-19 will peak by the end of February, but the exact date and size of the peak is uncertain, said RIVM chief modeler Jacco Wallinga in an interview with NOS. Wallinga’s calculations could provide favorable scenarios ahead of the Outbreak Management Team’s meeting with the Cabinet next Friday, NOS reported. “In order not to create too …

US COVID death toll, sped by Omicron, surpasses 900,000
2 years, 11 months ago

US COVID death toll, sped by Omicron, surpasses 900,000

Al Jazeera  

The United States hits grim milestone as new cases are declining, but deaths are at more than 2,400 per day on average. Propelled by the highly contagious Omicron coronavirus variant, the US COVID-19 death toll hit 900,000, according to data from Johns Hopkins University, less than two months after the country surpassed 800,000 fatalities. “If you had told most Americans …

WHO: In 10 weeks, omicron surge causes COVID cases to soar
2 years, 11 months ago

WHO: In 10 weeks, omicron surge causes COVID cases to soar

Associated Press  

GENEVA — The World Health Organization chief said Tuesday that 90 million cases of coronavirus have been reported since the omicron variant was first identified 10 weeks ago — amounting to more than in all of 2020, the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic. With many countries easing their restrictive measures amid public fatigue about them, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom …

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