Coronavirus 14 mins ago Dutch authorities check for COVID-19 omicron variant after 61 arrivals from South Africa test positive Dutch authorities are checking for the omicron variant after 61 passengers on two flights from South Africa tested positive for COVID-19 on Friday.
HEALTH 2 hours ago No cases of COVID-19 omicron variant identified yet in US, CDC says The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said Friday night that no cases of the omicron COVID-19 variant have been identified in the U.S. to date.
Coronavirus 20 hours ago 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.
Coronavirus 21 hours ago 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.”
Anthony Fauci 23 hours ago 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.
Coronavirus 23 hours ago 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.
Coronavirus 1 day ago WHO meets to discuss new, ‘heavily mutated’ COVID-19 variant The World Health Organization is holding a meeting Friday to discuss the dramatic rise in COVID-19 cases in South Africa that has been blamed on a new variant of the virus.
Cooking Basics 2 days ago Science comes to the rescue when cooking turkey this year When cooking a turkey this Thanksgiving, it is helpful to follow the science, according to a recent NPR report.
Children's Health 2 days ago Children’s COVID-19 cases up 32% from two weeks ago, pediatricians report COVID-19 cases among children are up by 32% from two weeks ago, according to a recent report from pediatricians.
Jerome Adams 2 days ago Trump's surgeon general: US needs to fight antimicrobial resistance to prevent next pandemic Dr. Jerome Adams, who served as U.S. surgeon general under former President Trump, is calling for action to combat the threat of antimicrobial resistance.
HEALTH 2 days ago Opioid crisis: Ruling against CVS, Walgreens and Walmart could be beginning of long legal battle A jury's finding this week that three major pharmacy chains are responsible for contributing to the scourge of opioid addiction in two Ohio counties may be just the beginning of a protracted legal battle that ultimately could leave the communities no better off.
HEALTH 2 days ago Thanksgiving turkey: How to safely prepare it Butterball said 85% of survey respondents plan to celebrate with a turkey. But, before putting the turkey on the table, there are several steps to take to ensure the bird is safe to devour.
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Media November 7 Fox Corporation, U.S.VETS team up for 'Make Camo Your Cause' campaign dedicated to ending veteran homelessness
