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Dow drops 900 points on news of first Omicron case in U.S.
Early stock market rally went thud Wednesday after CDC confirmed a California individual tested positive for the strain.
Moderna CEO: Current vaccines less effective against Omicron
Drugmaker executive predicts a "material drop" in the efficacy of existing vaccines against the new variant.
FDA advisers endorse Merck's COVID antiviral drug in narrow vote
The vote paves the way for the agency to authorize molnupiravir for emergency use in American adults.
Stocks sink after vaccine maker expresses Omicron concerns
Investors weighing potential impact of the new COVID-19 variant and the Fed chief's change of tune about rising prices.
U.S. officials expect vaccines to retain some effectiveness against Omicron
"There's every reason to believe, as we talk about boosters, when you get a level high enough, that you are going to get at least some degree of cross protection."
Omicron variant was in Europe before South Africa raised the alarm
Authorities in the Netherlands say testing has confirmed that COVID cases identified on November 19 and 23 were the new strain — days before researchers identified it.
Most big employers say they are mandating COVID-19 vaccines
Yet support for vaccine mandates could wane if a court strikes down contested OSHA rule requiring shots or testing.
FTC surveys Amazon, Walmart and 7 others in supply chain probe
Companies like Kraft Heinz have 45 days to submit documents related to pricing and profit margins, the FTC says.
Judge blocks vaccine mandate for health care workers in 10 states
U.S. District Judge Matthew Schelp said Congress did not authorize the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to enact the vaccine rule.
Biden says Omicron variant is "cause for concern, not a cause for panic"
"Sooner or later, we're going to see cases of this new variant here in the United States," the president said.
Scientist who helped discover Omicron variant warns of its potential
The Omicron variant has more than 50 mutations, enhancing the virus' ability to infect the body.
White House Christmas decorations honor COVID frontline workers
Fewer people are likely to see the decked-out mansion in person this year, with public tours still suspended because of the continuing threat from COVID-19.
New York officials recommend indoor mask wearing in response to Omicron
Residents are encouraged to wear masks in public and indoor settings where risk of spread is higher.
Michigan's COVID-19 hospitalizations reach record high
The total of 4,181 surpassed the previous record of 4,158, which was set seven months ago during the state's third wave.
Fauci on Omicron variant: "We should not be freaking out"
Dr. Anthony Fauci said it's going to take some time — perhaps a couple of weeks — to "get a good handle" on the newly discovered strain.
Chicago, Minneapolis-St. Paul stores hit by organized thieves
Increase in online shopping during the pandemic has created a bigger marketplace for sellers of stolen goods.
Stock market rebounds as investors weigh Omicron's impact
U.S. stock markets made up half their losses from Friday, the worst trading day in nine months.
"Good reason to be worried" as Omicron COVID variant spreads fast
But South Africa, after quickly detecting and reporting the strain, feels punished for its sound science as other nations slam the door shut.
WHO criticizes travel bans on southern African countries
While investigations continue into the Omicron variant, WHO recommends that all countries "take a risk-based and scientific approach and put in place measures which can limit its possible spread."
Military service members face deadline to get COVID-19 vaccine
U.S. Navy Surgeon General Rear Admiral Bruce Gillingham said that service members who do not get vaccinated "can be administratively separated for not following a direct order."
Merriam-Webster picks its 2021 word of the year
The U.S. dictionary of record says lookups for the word increased 1,048% this year, and it's a word that "really represents two different stories."
Gottlieb says Omicron variant "almost definitely" already in U.S.
"We're in a much better place now than we were a year ago" with detecting cases of the Omicron variant, Gottlieb said.
Transcript: Dr. Scott Gottlieb on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb on Sunday, November 28, 2021.
Fauci warns of "potential" for new COVID-19 wave
"We certainly have the potential to go into a fifth wave," Fauci told "Face the Nation."
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