The mask order remains in effect for public transit while CDC assesses the potential impact of the peak of COVID-19 cases.
Omicron Variant of COVID-19
Omicron variant is a mutated strain of coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) with faster transmissibility and enhanced virulence compared to the original COVID-19 virus.
Omicron variant is a mutated strain of coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) with faster transmissibility and enhanced virulence compared to the original COVID-19 virus.
‘The mask order, which was set to expire on April 18, will run through May 3.’
The CDC cited the spread of the BA.2 Omicron subvariant in its decision to extend the mask requirement. The subvariant now makes up more than 85 percent of new Covid-19 cases in the US, Xinhua News Agency reported.
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Omicron Less Severe Than Delta for Kids Below 5 Years of Age
A new study suggests that kids younger than five infected with Omicron have less risk of severe health outcomes than those infected with the Delta variant.
A new study suggests that kids younger than five infected with Omicron have less risk of severe health outcomes than those infected with the Delta variant.
UK Epidemiologist Says COVID Variant Worse Than Omicron in Next 2 Years
In the next 2 years, there is an increased chance that a new COVID variant worse than Omicron will emerge, said expert
In the next 2 years, there is an increased chance that a new COVID variant worse than Omicron will emerge, said expert
Booster Dose Cuts Omicron Infection Three Days Earlier Than Delta, Reveals Lancet
Individuals who have taken a booster dose are likely to recuperate from Omicron three days earlier than a Delta infection.
Individuals who have taken a booster dose are likely to recuperate from Omicron three days earlier than a Delta infection.
