Expert: Omicron Will Displace Delta Variant In The Coming Weeks
Omicron will become the dominant strain of the coronavirus in the U.S. in as little as 6 to 8 weeks, according to one expert.
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Omicron will become the dominant strain of the coronavirus in the U.S. in as little as 6 to 8 weeks, according to one expert.
The study is in line with others from the US and around the world showing Delta's increased tendency to cause largely minor infections among fully vaccinated people.
Because the Delta variant spreads so easily, some believe that percentage for COVID-19 herd immunity is now closer to 80%, perhaps even as high as 90%.
Concerts are returning to places such as Fenway Park as health officials warn of concerns surrounding the COVID Delta variant.
Some Massachusetts businesses are requiring customers to wear masks, or in some cases show their vaccination card.
CDC Director Rochelle Walensky confirmed Friday that the agency relied on data from the Provincetown COVID cluster to update its guidance for fully vaccinated people to start wearing masks again in some indoor settings.
New data from Pfizer claims a third dose of its' COVID-19 vaccine can "strongly" boost protection against the Delta variant, beyond the protection from the standard two doses.
Does the huge drop in the Dow Jones and other indices mark the end of a historic run that dates back to the pandemic's early days?
Sergio Josue Castellanos is accused of murder after a deadly stabbing in Chelsea, Massachusetts.
Gas prices are rising amid the war in Iran, but a small number hidden with that price is constant.
A man is accused of secretly filming two women with a hidden camera in a restroom at a public library in Cohasset, Massachusetts.
A Transit Police officer's gun went off during a struggle with a man armed with a butcher knife at the Forest Hills MBTA station in Boston Friday, police said.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
A Transit Police officer's gun went off during a struggle with a man armed with a butcher knife at the Forest Hills MBTA station.
Gas prices are rising amid the war in Iran, but a small number hidden with that price is constant.
Sergio Josue Castellanos is accused of murder after a deadly stabbing in Chelsea, Massachusetts.
A man is accused of secretly filming two women with a hidden camera in a restroom at a public library in Cohasset, Massachusetts.
The Trump administration argued that Harvard unlawfully discriminated against Jewish and Israeli students, in violation of federal civil rights law.
Boston's cold and snowy winter might have an effect on this year's pollen allergy season.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Two Massachusetts residents have been diagnosed with measles, the Department of Public Health confirmed Friday.
There's a new drug that can help early morning shift workers stay awake and alert, a study out of Boston found.
As millions of Americans struggle with paying for health care, doctors and health experts discuss how medical care is being eroded by insurers denying necessary tests and treatment, making it "more difficult to be healthy in the United States."
Frankie Rodenbaugh died just days after his babysitter allegedly left him in a car, strapped in his seat for hours with no food or water.
A woman went to visit her mother's grave at St. Joseph Cemetery in West Roxbury and was surprised to see the headstone was moved.
In the last four years there were 168 threats made against trial court judges in Massachusetts, according to state records.
A former staff member at a Massachusetts residential program for children living with autism is accused of breaking a teenage student's arm.
The ads for the Find Mass Money website in Massachusetts make it seem easy. But one couple struggled to get their $11,000.
Both the Trump and Healey administrations are using government websites to blame each other for the shutdown.
Which party stands to take more of the blame from voters for the government shutdown? Here's what a new poll says.
A UNH Survey Center/Granite State poll shows John Sununu crushing Scott Brown by 23 points among likely primary voters in New Hampshire.
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
Maine Governor Janet Mills' run for Senate comes with an unusual promise - she will only serve one six-year term.
O'Connor's Restaurant & Bar, a well-known Irish pub in Worcester, Massachusetts for decades, is closing for good right before St. Patrick's Day.
Gillette is making a $1 billion investment in a new Boston headquarters.
The restaurants at View Boston are closing this spring.
Uno Pizzeria and Not Your Average Joe's are closing more restaurants in Massachusetts.
Kowloon is expected to draw big crowds to Revere, Massachusetts when it opens a new tiki bar.
Just steps from the water's edge along Lake Winnipesaukee, a spectacular estate mixes modern architecture with breathtaking views.
An innovative craft winery located in downtown Meredith, New Hampshire, Hermit Woods is taking a different approach to winemaking.
Located on the water's edge along New Hampshire's Lake Winnipesaukee, Mill Falls blends elegant luxury with spectacular vistas.
Kohler Store by Supply New England and an interior designer showcases how beauty and functionality can breathe new life into a project.
James Beard-nominated pastry chef and co-founder of Bakey in Boston gives insight on how to make his world-famous babka.
Lukas Reichel had a goal and an assist in his Boston debut, and the Bruins beat the Winnipeg Jets 6-1 on Thursday night.
Jaylen Brown scored 32 points, Jayson Tatum added 24 points and the Boston Celtics rolled to a 120-99 win over the Golden State Warriors.
With the game tied going into the 9th, Eugenio Suárez smacked a double into left-center field to score pinch runner Javier Sonoja for what would prove to be the winning run.
Cole Caufield scored 4:38 into overtime as the Montreal Canadiens edged the Boston Bruins 3-2 in a rivalry matchup Tuesday night.
Jaylen Brown had 41 points and Jayson Tatum scored 21 to help the Boston Celtics beat the Phoenix Suns 120-112 on Monday night.
Researchers spotted the season's first North Atlantic right whale mothers and calves in Cape Cod Bay.
Blue whales, the largest animals on Earth, have been spotted not far off the coast of Massachusetts.
The MSPCA-Angell is looking to find homes for 163 rats that were surrendered in Massachusetts.
Cape Cod beaches are covered with chunks of ice amid an abnormally cold winter in Massachusetts.
Snowmobilers came to the rescue of a moose that was buried up to its neck in snow off a New England trail on Tuesday.