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Joe Biden Says COVID-19 Pandemic 'Is Over' Amid Reports of 2 New Omicron Variants on the Rise

President Joe Biden said the COVID-19 pandemic is over but admitted that the U.S. still has a "problem" with the virus.

COVID-19 Warning: Top Health Officials Raises Alarm on Omicron BA.5 [Symptoms, Resistance, and Treatment]

Jul 12, 2022 09:08 PM EDT By Joshua Summers

Top health officials issue a COVID-19 warning amid the rise of infections driven by Omicron BA.5 subvariant.

Dr. Anthony Fauci Says Upper Midwest, Chicago COVID-19 Cases Are Declining, But Omicron Will Soon Peak in Other States

Jan 30, 2022 09:38 PM EST By Mary Webber

Dr. Anthony Fauci said some areas in the country, such as the Upper Northeast and the Upper Midwest, where COVID-19 cases have peaked, are declining sharply.

New COVID Variant: WHO Warns of the Omicron Sub Variant 'BA.2'

Jan 25, 2022 07:58 PM EST By Joshua Summers

WHO warns the public about the new COVID variant emerging globally.

California State Leaders Approve Requiring Extra Paid Sick Leave Amid Omicron Variant

California State Leaders Approve Extra Paid Sick Leave Amid Omicron Variant

Jan 25, 2022 07:41 PM EST By Mary Webber

The state of California will be requiring businesses to provide workers who were recovering from COVID-19 infection or are caring for infected family members with extra paid leaves.

WHO Chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus Says It's Dangerous to Suspect That COVID Variant Is the Pandemic's Endgame

Jan 24, 2022 10:20 PM EST By Mary Webber

The World Health Organization warned the public to not be complacent with hopes that the COVID variant Omicron could be the final phase of the pandemic, with WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus saying that the virus can mutate again.

U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy Warns of Rising Omicron Cases in Much of the Country, Says 'Next Few Weeks Will Be Tough'

Jan 16, 2022 10:20 PM EST By Mary Webber

U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy cautioned the public that the "next few weeks" would be tough as the COVID cases from the Omicron variant continue to surge.

Brazil: Effects of Omicron in the Country Evident as President Jair Bolsonaro Downplays Variant

Jan 14, 2022 07:39 PM EST By Joshua Summers

Omicron surge was seen in Brazil as President Jair Bolsonaro continues to downplay the effects of the variant.

Chile Starts Fourth Dose of COVID Vaccine As Omicron Variant Drives Increase of Cases

Jan 12, 2022 10:50 PM EST By Mary Webber

Chile has started giving the fourth dose of COVID vaccines as the Omicron variant causes a surge in cases. It is the first Latin American country to administer the fourth dose of jabs.

Grammy Awards 2022 Postponed Due to COVID-19! Here's Everything That Was Just Announced

Jan 05, 2022 09:33 PM EST By Giul Martin

Grammy Awards 2022 has been postponed because of COVID-19 concerns. Here's what the Recording Academy says in its official announcement.

Brazil Suspends Cruise Ship Activity Amid Omicron Variant Surge

Jan 04, 2022 11:08 PM EST By Mary Webber

Brazil has temporarily suspended cruise ship activity along its shores until January 21 amid a surge of COVID-19 cases driven by the Omicron variant.

Pres. Joe Biden Stays at Delaware Beach Home With No Public Events as Omicron COVID Variant Continues to Surge

Dec 29, 2021 02:01 AM EST By Mary Webber

President Joe Biden has been staying at his Delaware beach house Tuesday with no public events as the Omicron variant continues to ravage the country.

White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki During Briefing

White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki Gives a Gist of Pres. Joe Biden's Omicron Speech on Tuesday; Says He Will Push for Vaccinations

Dec 20, 2021 08:28 PM EST By Joshua Summers

White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki gives a preview of what President Joe Biden will talk about in his Omicron speech on Tuesday.

Dr. Anthony Fauci Warns of Another Wave of COVID Infections as Holiday Travel Season Begins Amid Omicron Threat

Dec 19, 2021 09:10 PM EST By Joshua Summers

Dr. Anthony Fauci warned about an increased risk of COVID due to holiday travel as the highly contagious Omicron variant wreaks havoc around the globe.