A new mathematical analysis strengthens concerns about the effects of the new variant on the pandemic’s course. Source: New York Times
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Five Omicron Variant Cases Confirmed in New York State
By Gotham Rex on December 3, 2021
“This is not a cause for major alarm,” Gov. Kathy Hochul said, adding that she was not announcing a shutdown or other drastic measures in response to the cases. Source: New York Times
Hochul Urges Anime NYC Conference Attendees to Get Tested Due to Omicron
By Gotham Rex on December 2, 2021
“This is not cause for alarm,” Gov. Kathy Hochul said. “It was foreseen ever since it was first reported out of South Africa, that we knew it would come to New York State at some point.” Source: New York Times
Omicron Prompts Swift Reconsideration of Boosters Among Scientists
By Gotham Rex on December 1, 2021
Many public health experts were opposed to a boosters-for-all approach. The new variant is changing some minds. Source: New York Times
Is New York City Ready for the Omicron Variant?
By Gotham Rex on December 1, 2021
New York has already weathered three variants this year — Iota, Alpha and Delta. Will Omicron be different? Source: New York Times
De Blasio Urges New Yorkers to Wear Masks Indoors as Omicron Looms
By Gotham Rex on November 30, 2021
“We’re doubling down” on current mask guidance, the mayor said. He also extended the city’s vaccine mandate to cover workers in child care settings and early intervention programs. Source: New York Times
Will the Vaccines Stop Omicron? Scientists Are Racing to Find Out.
By Gotham Rex on November 28, 2021
A “Frankenstein mix” of mutations raises concerns, but the variant may remain vulnerable to current vaccines. If not, revisions will be necessary. Source: New York Times
U.S. Governors Respond to Omicron Variant
By Gotham Rex on November 28, 2021
No cases of the new coronavirus variant have been confirmed in the U.S., but leaders said they were using existing safeguards and watching closely. Source: New York Times