Omicron shows need for global accord on pandemics, WHO chief says
The WHO is pushing for an international accord to help prevent future pandemics amid the emergence of the new omicron COVID-19 variant.
The WHO is pushing for an international accord to help prevent future pandemics amid the emergence of the new omicron COVID-19 variant.
WHO disagrees with flight bans over omicron variant
WHO's regional director for Africa, Matshidiso Moeti, called on countries to follow science and international health regulations in order to avoid using travel restrictions.
WHO's regional director for Africa, Matshidiso Moeti, called on countries to follow science and international health regulations in order to avoid using travel restrictions.
Arizona health experts concerned for holiday COVID-19 surge as travelers arrive back from vacations
Arizona health experts are warning of a COVID-19 surge as vacationers are coming back from holiday trips. The omicron variant has added an extra layer of worry as pharmaceutical companies are working to adapt vaccines to fight the new variant.
Arizona health experts are warning of a COVID-19 surge as vacationers are coming back from holiday trips. The omicron variant has added an extra layer of worry as pharmaceutical companies are working to adapt vaccines to fight the new variant.
Canada is latest country to confirm cases of omicron variant
Canada is among several countries Sunday to report omicron cases. Canada said its two known cases are linked to travel from Nigeria.
Canada is among several countries Sunday to report omicron cases. Canada said its two known cases are linked to travel from Nigeria.
Young COVID-19 ‘long haulers’ promote vaccine in new ad campaign
“I have a lot of debilitating nausea, dizziness and a racing heart. I can't comprehend words at times,” 26-year old Isiah said in one video after getting COVID-19 in October 2020.
“I have a lot of debilitating nausea, dizziness and a racing heart. I can't comprehend words at times,” 26-year old Isiah said in one video after getting COVID-19 in October 2020.
South African doctor says omicron variant symptoms ‘unusual but mild’
Dr. Angelique Coetzee, a board member of the South African Medical Association, said the COVID-19 omicron variant reported that it presents "unusual but mild" symptoms.
Dr. Angelique Coetzee, a board member of the South African Medical Association, said the COVID-19 omicron variant reported that it presents "unusual but mild" symptoms.
Arizona reports 2,274 new COVID-19 cases, 5 more deaths
The state Department of Public Health Services released the latest virus figures Sunday, which now have Arizona at a total of 1,264,848 cases and 22,229 deaths.
The state Department of Public Health Services released the latest virus figures Sunday, which now have Arizona at a total of 1,264,848 cases and 22,229 deaths.
White House blames pandemic for soaring inflation, Biden's low polling
Inflation is soaring, businesses are struggling to hire and President Joe Biden’s poll numbers have been in free fall. The White House sees a common culprit: COVID-19.
Inflation is soaring, businesses are struggling to hire and President Joe Biden’s poll numbers have been in free fall. The White House sees a common culprit: COVID-19.
State Department issues 'do not travel' warnings to 8 countries amid omicron variant concerns
South Africa, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Mozambique, Malawi, Lesotho, Eswatini, Botswana were all put under a level 4 “do not travel” advisory by the U.S. State Department on Saturday.
South Africa, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Mozambique, Malawi, Lesotho, Eswatini, Botswana were all put under a level 4 “do not travel” advisory by the U.S. State Department on Saturday.
Omicron variant emerges in more countries as world on high alert
In the U.S., Dr. Anthony Fauci, the government’s top infectious diseases expert, said he would not be surprised if the omicron variant was already in the United States, too.
In the U.S., Dr. Anthony Fauci, the government’s top infectious diseases expert, said he would not be surprised if the omicron variant was already in the United States, too.
Omicron: Why WHO skipped 'nu' and 'xi' in Greek alphabet when naming latest variant
The WHO skipped the Greek letters nu and xi when naming the omicron variant. A spokesperson told FOX News Saturday the reason for that.
The WHO skipped the Greek letters nu and xi when naming the omicron variant. A spokesperson told FOX News Saturday the reason for that.
Arizona reports 3,655 additional COVID cases, 47 more deaths
Arizona’s seven-day rolling average of daily new cases rose over the past two weeks, increasing from 3,494.7 on Nov. 11 to 3,681.86 on Thursday.
Arizona’s seven-day rolling average of daily new cases rose over the past two weeks, increasing from 3,494.7 on Nov. 11 to 3,681.86 on Thursday.
Florida reports lowest daily coronavirus cases per capita in nation
Florida is reporting the lowest amount of coronavirus cases per capita in the nation after Gov. Ron DeSantis was widely criticized by media outlets for his handling of the virus.
Florida is reporting the lowest amount of coronavirus cases per capita in the nation after Gov. Ron DeSantis was widely criticized by media outlets for his handling of the virus.
Fauci would 'not be surprised' if omicron is already in US, predicts it will go 'all over'
Dr. Anthony Fauci said he would not be shocked if the COVID-19 omicron variant is already circulating in the U.S.
Dr. Anthony Fauci said he would not be shocked if the COVID-19 omicron variant is already circulating in the U.S.
Omicron: South African scientists brace for wave propelled by variant
The country’s numbers are still relatively low, but omicron’s speed in infecting young South Africans alarms experts.
The country’s numbers are still relatively low, but omicron’s speed in infecting young South Africans alarms experts.
Arizona’s anti-mask school voucher plan faces tough start
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey also faces major pushback from the federal government for what officials say is an inappropriate use of federal COVID-19 relief funds.
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey also faces major pushback from the federal government for what officials say is an inappropriate use of federal COVID-19 relief funds.
As new COVID-19 variant sparks global fear, Arizona health expert weighs in
As the omicron variant of COVID-19 sparks global fears, an Arizona public health expert is weighing in on the steps being taken so far to try and stop the variant's spread.
As the omicron variant of COVID-19 sparks global fears, an Arizona public health expert is weighing in on the steps being taken so far to try and stop the variant's spread.
'It's Coming' - Gov. Hochul declares State of Emergency in NY amid omicron fears
"We continue to see warning signs of spikes this upcoming winter and while the new Omicron variant has yet to be detected in New York State, it's coming," Hochul said.
"We continue to see warning signs of spikes this upcoming winter and while the new Omicron variant has yet to be detected in New York State, it's coming," Hochul said.
Fauci says omicron variant could be ‘red flag,’ urges COVID-19 boosters for all
“I keep saying it over and over, the next couple of months are going to be up to us. I mean, we, right now, have a tool, a very effective tool,” Dr. Anthony Fauci said, urging vaccination amid news of the worrying new omicron variant.
“I keep saying it over and over, the next couple of months are going to be up to us. I mean, we, right now, have a tool, a very effective tool,” Dr. Anthony Fauci said, urging vaccination amid news of the worrying new omicron variant.
Omicron variant: World races to contain new 'highly transmissible' COVID-19 strain
The world is racing to contain a new coronavirus variant that is potentially more dangerous than the one that has fueled waves of infection on nearly every continent.
The world is racing to contain a new coronavirus variant that is potentially more dangerous than the one that has fueled waves of infection on nearly every continent.