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New alarm in France: Covid variant of “atypical combination” with 46 mutations and 37 deletions in southern France after index case returned from Cameroon

Emergence in Southern France of a new SARS-CoV-2 variant of probably Cameroonian origin harbouring both substitutions N501Y and E484K in the spike protein What makes it slightly worrisome is that the peers the cases are now being found not just in France but also the United Kingdom. This at a time when Omicron should be … Read moreNew alarm in France: Covid variant of “atypical combination” with 46 mutations and 37 deletions in southern France after index case returned from Cameroon

Virus shaming in China

Public shaming of Covid rule breakers in China.. Police in Jingxi city paraded alleged violators of Covid rules through the streets The four suspects had to carry placards displaying their photos and names China banned such public shaming and parading of criminal suspects in 2010  But the practice has resurfaced amid extremely strict lockdown controls  … Read moreVirus shaming in China

All eyes on the President: Biden had close contact with Covid-19-positive staff member

A member of the White House staff who is a close contact of the President tested positive for Covid-19 on Monday, the White House revealed in a statement.  The individual, who the White House described as a “mid-level staffer,” tested positive on Monday morning after experiencing Covid symptoms on Sunday.  “Three days earlier, on Friday, … Read moreAll eyes on the President: Biden had close contact with Covid-19-positive staff member

NEW YORK TIMES SPLASHES: Most of the World’s Vaccines Likely Won’t Prevent Infection From Omicron

A growing body of preliminary research suggests the Covid vaccines used in most of the world offer almost no defense against becoming infected by the highly contagious Omicron variant. All vaccines still seem to provide a significant degree of protection against serious illness from Omicron, which is the most crucial goal. But only the Pfizer … Read moreNEW YORK TIMES SPLASHES: Most of the World’s Vaccines Likely Won’t Prevent Infection From Omicron

Millions of daily COVID cases possible in the United States

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Francis Collins, retiring from the NIH, warns of his COVID fears in the coming weeks.. As the omicron variant threatens record-breaking rates of infections in the U.S., Collins departs with a fear. If Americans don’t take COVID-19 seriously, the country could see 1 million daily infections, he said. “We cannot afford to let down our … Read moreMillions of daily COVID cases possible in the United States

Not ready for prime time mess: SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE COVID OUTBREAK RATTLES CAST MEMBERS

Rumors abound that “four actors” from SNL have tested positive for coronavirus — and “three others” called out because they were now “fearful” about coming to NBC Studios at 30 Rockefeller Center.. The show therefore continued but with no audience.. the musical guest canceled .. Although some set sources claimed executive producer Lorne Michaels, 77, … Read moreNot ready for prime time mess: SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE COVID OUTBREAK RATTLES CAST MEMBERS

Nightmare before Christmas: Biden to address nation on omicron

President Joe Biden will deliver a speech on Tuesday to address the omicron variant and unveil new steps the administration is taking to help communities in need of assistance, a White House official told NBC News on Saturday.  Biden is expected to go beyond his already unveiled “Winter Plan” with additional measures while “issuing a stark warning … Read moreNightmare before Christmas: Biden to address nation on omicron

‘Major incident’ declared in London amid huge concern at rise in Omicron cases

There have been 65,525 new cases confirmed in London in the last seven days, with 26,418 cases reported the last 24 hours – the highest figure since the start of the pandemic. And in the last week, the number of Covid patients in the capital’s hospitals has risen by 29 per cent. Mr Khan warned … Read more‘Major incident’ declared in London amid huge concern at rise in Omicron cases