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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul issues state of emergency in response to omicron variant

November 26, 2021

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul issues state of emergency in response to omicron variant

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul issued a state of emergency order on Friday in response to the identification of the COVID-19 omicron variant.

Will flight restrictions help as new virus variant emerges?

November 26, 2021

Will flight restrictions help as new virus variant emerges?

A new coronavirus variant identified in South Africa is leading to a new round of travel restrictions just as many had finally begun to ease.

Florida reports lowest daily coronavirus cases per capita in nation

November 26, 2021

Florida reports lowest daily coronavirus cases per capita in nation

Florida is reporting the lowest amount of coronavirus cases per capita in the nation after Gov. Ron DeSantis was widely criticized by media outlets for his handling of the virus.

Biden South Africa travel ban announced hours after Fauci said White House didn't know enough to implement ban

November 26, 2021

Biden South Africa travel ban announced hours after Fauci said White House didn't know enough to implement ban

President Biden has imposed another coronavirus-related travel ban just hours after one of his top advisers cautioned that the U.S. didn't have enough information to do so.

Flashback: Biden suggested Trump's coronavirus travel ban was 'xenophobic'

November 26, 2021

Flashback: Biden suggested Trump's coronavirus travel ban was 'xenophobic'

President Joe Biden has imposed travel restrictions into the United States due to coronavirus fears despite previously slamming former President Trump as xenophobic for doing the same thing in 2020.

Omicron COVID-19 variant: US to limit travel from 8 southern Africa countries

November 26, 2021

Omicron COVID-19 variant: US to limit travel from 8 southern Africa countries

The United States will restrict travel from South Africa and seven other countries starting Monday over concerns of the "heavily mutated" COVID-19 omicron variant, senior administration officials said.

COVID-19 omicron variant: Here’s what we know

November 26, 2021

COVID-19 omicron variant: Here’s what we know

Scientists are working to determine the potential risks associated with the new COVID-19 variant called B.1.1.529, which has already prompted an emergency meeting on Friday by the World Health Organization.

WHO identifies omicron as new highly transmissible COVID-19 'variant of concern'

November 26, 2021

WHO identifies omicron as new highly transmissible COVID-19 'variant of concern'

The World Health Organization (WHO) announced that it would classify the new B.1.1.529 COVID-19 strain as a "variant of concern," and labeled it with the Greek alphabet letter “omicron.”

Fauci on new COVID-19 variant: US, South African scientists studying potential to evade vaccine antibodies

November 26, 2021

Fauci on new COVID-19 variant: US, South African scientists studying potential to evade vaccine antibodies

U.S. scientists will talk with South African scientists on Friday about the threat of the new B.1.1.529 COVID-19 variant, including whether or not it can evade antibodies.

EU, UK, Israel to halt air travel to southern Africa over new COVID-19 variant

November 26, 2021

EU, UK, Israel to halt air travel to southern Africa over new COVID-19 variant

Nations took swift action Friday to halt air travel from southern Africa in reaction to news of a new, transmissible COVID-19 variant.