December 10, 2021 Omicron in the US: More states find COVID-19 variant cases Virginia, Iowa, Michigan and Georgia announced new cases of the omicron coronavirus variant on Thursday.
December 10, 2021 COVID-19 pandemic: Scientists focus on virus' animal origins Nearly two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, the origin of the virus tormenting the world remains shrouded in mystery.
December 10, 2021 Omicron COVID-19 variant found in wastewater of California, Colorado, Texas cities Traces of the omicron COVID-19 variant have been found in the wastewater of American cities.
December 10, 2021 New York orders mask mandate for indoor public spaces statewide Facing a winter surge in COVID-19 infections, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Friday that masks will be required in all indoor public places unless the businesses or venues implement a vaccine requirement.
December 10, 2021 Biden vaccine mandate for truckers crossing border will worsen supply chain crisis, GOP senators warn Republican senators published an open letter to President Biden, urging him to abandon vaccine mandates for truck drivers.
December 9, 2021 COVID-19 concerns cause Pacers, Raptors to cancel practices The Indiana Pacers and Toronto Raptors canceled their Thursday practices in precautionary moves, citing the league's COVID-19 health and safety protocols.
December 9, 2021 COVID vaccine manufacturers rush to update shot amid omicron Vaccine makers are racing to update their COVID-19 shots against the newest coronavirus threat even before it’s clear a change is needed, just in case.
December 9, 2021 Is the COVID pandemic nearing an end? Experts weigh in on impact of omicron variant There’s no clear-cut definition for when a pandemic starts and ends, and how much of a threat a global outbreak is posing can vary by country, but determining the global risk of COVID-19 could lead experts to signal an end to the pandemic.
December 9, 2021 As omicron cases surge, South Africa excess deaths nearly double: report South African excess deaths nearly doubled in the week beginning Nov. 28 from the previous week, according to a South African Medical Research Council report.
December 9, 2021 Rep. Keller says 'all eyes now on House Democrats' as GOP gains momentum in overturning Biden vaccine mandate A top Republican in the House of Representatives challenging a federal vaccine mandate says "all eyes are now on House Democrats" after the Senate passed a resolution to repeal the controversial order.
