Highly immune evasive omicron XBB.1.5 variant is quickly becoming dominant in U.S. as it doubles weekly
XBB.1.5 now represents about 41% of new cases nationwide in the U.S., according to CDC data. U.S. News
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Flu variant that hits kids and seniors harder than other strains is dominant in U.S. right now
The H3N2 variant has been associated with more severe flu seasons for children and the elderly in the past, according to the CDC. U.S. News
Cyprus reportedly discovers a Covid variant that combines omicron and delta
The strain is being called “deltacron.” U.S. News
Omicron Variant: What You Need to Know
Learn what you should know about the Omicron variant and how to protect yourself and others. 2019 Novel Coronavirus
WHO says Covid omicron variant detected in 38 countries, early data suggests it’s more contagious than delta
The World Health Organization on Friday said the Covid omicron variant has been detected in 38 countries, up from 23 two days ago, with early data suggesting the strain is more contagious than delta. “We…
New Covid variant roils global markets with oil sinking 6%
Global markets went into a tailspin Friday following news of a new heavily-mutated Covid-19 variant first detected in South Africa. International: Top News And Analysis
Treasury yields sink amid concerns around a new Covid variant
U.S. Treasury yields fell sharply on Friday morning, amid concerns around a new variant of the coronavirus found in South Africa. U.S. News
Delta Variant: What We Know About the Science
Delta is currently the predominant strain of the virus in the United States. The Delta variant causes more infections and spreads faster than early forms SARS-CoV-2. 2019 Novel Coronavirus
Louisiana reinstates mask mandate to combat delta variant
In response to climbing coronavirus case totals and hospitalizations, Louisiana became the second state in the nation to revive its mask mandate on Monday. U.S. News
Disney executives won’t attend CinemaCon in-person as delta Covid variant rages in Las Vegas
Disney executives won’t be traveling to Las Vegas next month to attend the National Association of Theatre Owner’s CinemaCon. U.S. News