The Omicron variant – less dangerous but more transmissible than other forms of the coronavirus – continues to rampage through the nation, state and Orange County. Friday’s report from the county health […]
Omicron fueling an epic surge
COVID-19 cases at record high
After a one-day decline, confirmed new cases of coronavirus in Orange County returned to increases at a record-setting pace on Thursday. According to the county health care agency, the tally rose from […]
New variant not as damaging?
Omicron, the latest and perhaps most contagious variant of the coronavirus, is proving to have a less severe effect on patients who are infected. The New York Times is reporting that several […]
COVID cases hit record highs
The Omicron variant of the coronavirus is causing the number of confirmed new COVID-19 cases to record highs. According to the Associated Press, new coronavirus cases across the U.S. are now averaging […]
“Milder” Omicron cases in kids
The Omicron variant of the coronavirus is the main force behind the steep increases in new COVID-19 cases, say public health officials. But, according to The New York Times, while this version […]
Omicron fast, but not strong?
You don’t hear much that qualifies as “good news” regarding the coronavirus pandemic, but here’s some: research is indicating that the Omicron variant tends to cause milder illness than strains that preceded […]
Omicron is now chief variant
The Omicron variant of the coronavirus is now by far the leading version of the disease. According to the Associated Press, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Monday that it […]
Sen. Joe Manchin says “no”
The $2 trillion “Build Back Better” bill pushed by President Joe Biden and most Congressional Democrats suffered a potentially fatal blow Sunday when centrist Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia announced he […]
More booster shots are urged
Public health officials are urging Americans who have been vaccinated against the coronavirus to get a booster shot in the face of a surge sparked – in part – by the Delta […]
CDC backs “test to stay” policy
Students who are exposed to the coronavirus need not be quarantined at home, under a new “guidance” issued Friday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The New York Times is […]
