Top news of the week: 07.12.2021.
Coronavirus
Omicron coronavirus variant found in multiple US states
NEW YORK (AP) — The omicron variant of COVID-19, which had been undetected in the U.S. before the middle of this week, had been discovered in at least five states by the end of Thursday, ...
First confirmed US case of Omicron coronavirus variant detected in California
The United States' first confirmed case of the Omicron coronavirus variant has been identified in California.
First Confirmed Case of Omicron Variant Detected in the United States
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Facebook: Fake scientist used to spread anti-US propaganda
A disinformation network with ties to China used hundreds of fake social media accounts — including one belonging to a fictitious Swiss biologist — to spread an unfounded claim that the ...
US employers added a sluggish 210,000 jobs in November
WASHINGTON (AP) — America’s employers slowed the pace of their hiring in November, adding 210,000 jobs, the lowest monthly gain in nearly a year. But Friday’s report from the Labor ...
‘The fire that’s here’: US is still battling delta variant
While all eyes are on the new and little-understood omicron variant, the delta form of the coronavirus isn't finished wreaking havoc in the U.S., sending record numbers of patients to the ...
US expected to require stricter testing protocols for international travelers
Concern over Omicron variant may lead to required test within one day of travel, possible post-travel testing and self-quarantine
First US case of Omicron Covid variant identified in California
Identification by CDC comes as scientists continue to study risks posed by new variant of the coronavirus