omicron
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Just when we thought things were returning to normal, the omicron variant has caused a surge in COVID-19 that has affected our lives. Now, the variant may even affect this years’ Grammys. The 64th Annual Grammy Awards is currently scheduled for January 31st at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. In addition to the Grammys being […]
After Gov. Kathy Hochul said that KN-95 masks are more effective at stopping the spread of the omicron variant of COVID-19. The state is distributing KN95 masks to counties, and will be holding distribution events. The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce will provide local businesses with KN95 masks and rapid test kits during a drive-through giveaway on […]
In response to the ongoing surge in COVID-19 cases, Diddy decided to not enter 2022 with his annual big New Year’s Eve bash. Diddy was set to have his annual party in Miami with 500 of his closest friends but canceled due to the outbreak in Florida and the world, according to TMZ. The last […]
After receiving backlash on the shortening of isolation days from 10 to 5, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is considering altering its recommendations for people with COVID-19. According to Dr. Fauci, there was “some concern” that the CDC told people to isolate for five days but did not recommend that they get a […]
After discovering that the new COVID-19 variant, omicron, was discovered in Monroe County, more data has been released. Between December 1st and December 15th, 125 lab samples of COVID-19 were tested and it found 17 cases of the Omicron variant, according to UR Medicine. 12 of the cases are found in Monroe County, one was […]
After warnings of the new COVID-19 variant, omicron has now been detected in Monroe County. The county made their announcement about the variant being detected, stating; “These results underscore the need for residents to keep following common-sense guidelines throughout the holiday season to protect themselves and their loved ones.” Monroe County is encouraging people to […]
After dedicating 12 years serving as the director of the National Institutes of Health, Dr. Francis Collins has retired this weekend. However, before Dr. Collins says his goodbyes, he still has concerns about the US facing the omicron variant. He warns us that if Americans don’t take COVID-19 seriously, the country could see 1 million […]
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is forecasting new COVID-19 cases over the next week. The CDC is predicting up to 1.3-million new U.S. cases by Christmas. The low-end figure is around 620,000 cases. The CDC also found the Omicron variant is spreading faster in New York and New Jersey. Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky says […]
Only just a few weeks ago, researchers in Botswana and South Africa have discovered a new COVID-19, omicron. Now, just weeks later it has hit us in New York. Scientists are now asking, will vaccines protect against omicron? Well, many scientists are predicting that the efficacy of the vaccines will likely take a hit, probably […]
Over the past few days of residing in a state of emergency, New York state has now reported five omicra, the variant of COVID-19 is in New York and is spreading. Yesterday, Governor Kathy Hochul warned us of the cases, stating that they are all downstate. According to Governor Hochul, a Long Island woman in […]