The CDC says its new ‘test to stay’ plan will help kids remain in class. Pfizer says trials show two doses aren’t effective for kids under 5. Latest updates.
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‘No need for variant-specific booster’ at this point, Fauci says; ruling stopping Biden vaccine mandate upheld: COVID-19 updates
Omicron compromises the effects of a two-dose vaccine, but boosters are a successful tool to quell the variant. More COVID-19 news and updates.
About 30% of American adults are now religiously unaffiliated, Pew Research study finds
About three in ten American adults now self-identify as religiously unaffiliated, a new study released Tuesday from the Pew Research Center found.
Pfizer vaccine loses power against omicron, small study shows; variant’s early traits: more infectious, less dangerous: Live updates
The U.S. will allocate more resources toward international vaccine access as the omicron variant is identified in more countries. Latest COVID news.
Omicron causes more reinfections, study finds; NYC to impose vaccine mandate on private sector employers: COVID-19 updates
A vaccine mandate for private-sector workers across New York City will take effect this month, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced. Latest COVID news.
Omicron variant found in at least 5 US states; Congress avoids shutdown after vaccine mandate clash: COVID-19 updates
The omicron variant has been discovered in at least five U.S. states as senators narrowly avoided a government shutdown. The latest COVID-19 updates.
14 arrested in connection to smash-and-grab thefts in Southern California, authorities say
The Los Angeles Police Department announced more than a dozen arrests after a series of smash-and-grab thefts across the city in recent weeks.
First omicron variant case discovered in US in California: COVID-19 updates
The California and San Francisco Departments of Public Health have confirmed a recent case of COVID-19 caused by omicron. Latest news.
US has ‘tools’ to combat omicron variant; FDA experts give OK to antiviral pill; judge blocks vaccine mandate: Latest COVID-19 updates
It remains unclear exactly how transmissible or severe an omicron infection is, but WHO says early evidence raises concerns. Latest COVID news.
Global risk of omicron variant is ‘very high;’ Biden urges vaccinations, masks; judge blocks vaccine mandate: Latest COVID-19 updates
Meanwhile, Biden on Monday urged Americans to get vaccinated, obtain a booster shot, and wear masks in public places.