NEW: There have been no deaths and one hospitalization among the 43 known omicron patients in the U.S., according to a new CDC report. READ MORE:
There have been no deaths and one hospitalization among the 43 known omicron patients in the U.S.,According to public health experts, early indications show omicron could cause less severe disease than prior variants, but it's still too early to say for sure. It's also possible that omicron only appears less severe because many of the people who have been infected have been vaccinated, younger adults.Share to TwitterThe U.S.
More than 7,600 Americans have died from COVID-19 in the last week. West Virginia currently has the country's highest death rate, followed by Wyoming, Montana and Tennessee.Masks or proof of vaccination required in all indoor public places in New YorkMasks will now be required in all indoor public places in New York state unless the business or venue requires proof of full vaccination, Gov. Kathy Hochul said Friday.
New York's seven-day average case rate has jumped by 43% since Thanksgiving, according to the governor's office. Iowa, Michigan and Virginia became the latest states Thursday to confirm positive cases of the new variant of concern.
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