The Omicron wave will reach its highest in the USA by January end, warns Fauci

On Wednesday, Biden’s top medical advisor, Dr. Anthony Fauci, predicted that the latest wave of the coronavirus pandemic would reach its peak in the United States by the end of January. According to him, it’s difficult to predict when the present outbreak of diseases, which is being fed by the omicron type, will begin to […]
Boise State has withdrawn from the Arizona Bowl due to Covid-19

On Monday, Boise State Athletics announced shutting down of its football activities due to poor COVID-19 practices. Consequently, Broncos and Central Michigan Chippewas will not compete in the Arizona Bowl which was scheduled on Friday in Tucson. Boise State’s took the respective decision after consulting with its medical staff and public & campus health officials. […]
There is no federal solution to COVID surge, it needs to be solved at state level, says Biden

On Monday, President Joe Biden promised his support for governors dealing with the Omicron strain of Covid-19. He also noted that states will have to take the lead in containing the outbreak. Biden stated just before a meeting with several of the country’s governors that there is no federal solution for this pandemic, this is […]
The COVID tests’ demand remains high in Michigan even after the Christmas

Even with the rush to get tested before the Christmas holiday, finding any form of COVID-19 test can be difficult. Even while pharmacy chains say they’re attempting to keep up with demand, shelves of at-home testing remain bare across the state. In Detroit, the hotline for scheduling a COVID test was so busy on Monday […]
Omicron cancelled more than 1000 flights on the Christmas weekend, hitting airline crews badly

Airlines canceled nearly 1,000 flights on Sunday as the omicron variant of Covid-19 spread rapidly, increasing the number of sick calls from flight crews. Airlines have canceled around 1,500 flights in the United States since Friday, delaying travel over the busy holiday weekend, which carriers expected to be among the busiest days of the pandemic. […]
US Plans to Lift Omicron Travel Restrictions for 8 African Countries

According to a senior government official, the Biden administration would ease travel restrictions placed on eight African countries to combat the spread of the omicron version of Covid-19. These countries included South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Lesotho, Eswatini, Mozambique, and Malawi. And they will have their travel restrictions lifted on December 31. The decision was […]
COVID-19 Hits Third Florida-Based Cruise Ship in A Week

A Carnival cruise ship with a small number of COVID-positive people aboard was denied entry to Bonaire and Aruba on Thursday, making it the third cruise hit by the virus in a week close after Royal Caribbean. The surge in Omicron cases despite stringent measures being followed at the cruise ships is a major concern […]
Reasons To Upgrade Your Masks For Protection Against Omicron Variant

Wearing face masks prevents people from spreading the highly contagious coronavirus variants causing them to lose strength over time. Scientists and public health officials recommend upgrading to the highest quality N95 respirator masks or at least three-ply surgical masks depending on the crowdedness of places to beat Omicron, the most dominant strain of coronavirus in […]
The sudden rise in the Omicron cases postpones the Critics’ Choice Awards

The Critics’ Choice Association stated on Wednesday that the 27th Critics’ Choice Awards, which were set to take place in person on Jan. 9, will be postponed. The show, which is planned to air on The CW and TBS, has yet to be rescheduled. The current spike in COVID-19 cases due to the Omicron form […]
Kamala Harris tests negative: After close contact with a staffer who contracted COVID

After being in close touch with a staffer who later tested positive for Covid, Vice President Kamala Harris tested negative for the coronavirus. The exposure, according to Harris’ office, was a staff member who worked with the vice president all day on Tuesday before testing positive for the virus on Wednesday. According to her spokesman […]