Text of W.H.O. Warning Vs Omicron Variant’s Apparent ‘Growth Advantage;’ Data Pending on Transmissibility, Disease Severity; Renewed Emphasis on Masks
WASHINGTON (MaceNews) – The following is Friday’s notification by the World Health Organization that the Covid variant now named “Omicron” is “of concern” and asking for worldwide efforts to assess its transmissibility and disease severity, its risk of reinfection for those already vaccinated and adding new emphasis on protective mask wearing: Classification of Omicron (B.1.1.529): […]
Text of Pres Biden’s Announcement of Omicron Restrictions On Travel From SAfrica, 7 Other Countries
WASHINGTON (MaceNews) – The following is the text of President Biden’s announcement Friday of Omicron restrictions on travel from South Africa and seven other countries: Statement by President Joe Biden on the Omicron COVID-19 Variant This morning I was briefed by my chief medical advisor, Dr. Tony Fauci, and the members of our COVID response […]