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COVID-19: US Sees Record 1.35M Cases In A Day, But Expert Says That Doesn't Tell Whole Story COVID-19: US Sees Record 1.35M Cases In A Day, But Expert Says That Doesn't Tell Whole Story
Covid-19: US Sees Record 1.35M Cases In A Day, But Expert Says That Doesn't Tell Whole Story Fueled by the highly contagious Omicron variant, the United States reported a record-breaking 1.35 million COVID-19 infections in a day on Monday, Jan. 10.  But that may not even be close to the actual number of cases. "We're probably only diagnosing somewhere between one in five and one in 10 actual infections," Former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb said Sunday, Jan. 9 on CBS-TV. Gottlieb added that there are "probably a lot of people walking around with asymptomatic infection who don't know it, but are spreading it." That scenario could cause staffing issues for hospitals, and…

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by Joe Lombardi
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COVID-19: Wave Of Omicron Cases In US May Be At Turning Point, Virus Expert Says COVID-19: Wave Of Omicron Cases In US May Be At Turning Point, Virus Expert Says
Covid-19: Wave Of Omicron Cases In US May Be At Turning Point, Virus Expert Says The wave of COVID-19 cases in the United States triggered by the highly contagious Omicron variant may be at a turning point, an infectious disease expert says. Former FDA commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb says parts of the nation may be about to pass the peak phase of the outbreak, while other regions will likely soon be hit hard. "f you look what's happening across the East Coast right now in New York City, Washington, DC, Maryland, probably Florida as well have already peaked, maybe Delaware and Rhode Island," Gottlieb said Sunday, Jan. 9 on CBS-TV's "Face the Nation." "You start to see t…

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
COVID-19: Worker Shortages Amid Omicron Wave Spark Concerns Of Food Outages At Grocery Stores COVID-19: Worker Shortages Amid Omicron Wave Spark Concerns Of Food Outages At Grocery Stores
Covid-19: Worker Shortages Amid Omicron Wave Spark Concerns Of Food Outages At Grocery Stores The dramatic surge in COVID-19 cases led by the Omicron variant is exacerbating issues supermarkets are experiencing with keeping shelves stocked, according to multiple reports. A chief executive of supply-chain consultant told Bloomberg that stores are currently having issues stocking shelves, and the highly-transmissible variant will cause even more issues due to labor shortages. The news outlet reported that stores have already had trouble keeping products stocked due to supply chain issues and product shortages throughout the pandemic. As cases continue to climb across the country, so …

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by Nicole Valinote
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COVID-19: Researcher Discovers 'Deltacron' Strain Combining Parts Of Both Variants COVID-19: Researcher Discovers 'Deltacron' Strain Combining Parts Of Both Variants
Covid-19: Researcher Discovers 'Deltacron' Strain Combining Parts Of Both Variants A COVID-19 strain that combines both the Omicron and Delta variants has been discovered by a researcher, according to a brand-new report. The strain has been labeled “Deltacron” by the researcher, Leondios Kostrikis, a biological sciences professor at the University of Cyprus because of its omicron-like genetic signatures within the delta genomes, Bloomberg reported on Saturday, Jan. 8. Kostrikis told Sigma TV that "we will see in the future if this strain is more pathological or more contagious or if it will prevail” over Delta and Omicron. To date, 25 cases of Deltacron have been identif…

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by Joe Lombardi
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COVID-19: Here's When Fourth Shot May Be Needed, Moderna CEO Says COVID-19: Here's When Fourth Shot May Be Needed, Moderna CEO Says
Covid-19: Here's When Fourth Shot May Be Needed, Moderna CEO Says The chief executive officer of Moderna has gone on record saying when another round of COVID-19 vaccine booster shots could be required. Moderna CEO Stephane Bancel said this week that due to the efficacy of the vaccine potentially waning over time, a fourth booster could be required before the fall of 2022. Bancel made the proclamation at a Goldman-Sachs-organized healthcare conference, noting that his company is working on a booster shot dedicated to combating the Omicron variant of the virus, which will likely be made available within the next two months. According to recent studies, bo…

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: GRAMMY Awards Postponed Due To 'Uncertainty Surrounding Omicron Variant' COVID-19: GRAMMY Awards Postponed Due To 'Uncertainty Surrounding Omicron Variant'
Covid-19: Grammy Awards Postponed Due To 'Uncertainty Surrounding Omicron Variant' This year's GRAMMY Awards Show has officially been postponed due to the recent surge in COVID-19 cases. The 64th annual show, which was set to take place on Monday, Jan. 31, was postponed to protect the health and safety of all involved in the show, CBS and the Record Academy said in a joint statement on Wednesday, Jan. 5. After careful consideration and analysis with city and state officials, health and safety experts, the artist community and our many partners, we have postponed the 64th #GRAMMYs. https://t.co/oMzV1U9Tsc — Recording Academy / GRAMMYs (@RecordingAcad) January 5, 2022 …

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by Nicole Valinote
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COVID-19: CDC Issues New Update On Isolation Guidance COVID-19: CDC Issues New Update On Isolation Guidance
Covid-19: CDC Issues New Update On Isolation Guidance The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has updated its guidance about who should isolate or quarantine if potentially exposed to someone who tests positive for COVID-19. The CDC had shortened its isolation and quarantine recommendations, while clarifying that the guidance applies to kids as well as adults. Under the new guidance, for people who catch COVID, testing is not required to emerge from five days of isolation instead of 10 days, much to the chagrin of some in the public. Previously, anyone who tested positive was required to isolate for no less than 10 days. The…

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: Additional CT School Districts Closed Due To Staffing Shortages COVID-19: Additional CT School Districts Closed Due To Staffing Shortages
Covid-19: Additional CT School Districts Closed Due To Staffing Shortages Staffing shortages caused by the new outbreak of COVID-19 cases in Connecticut have led to the closure of some schools while other districts went remote. With the positive infection rate in Connecticut rising above 20 percent as the Omicron variant rapidly spreads, some schools have been facing staffing and busing shortages due to the virus. Related story - COVID-19: Infection Rate In CT Soars Past 20 Percent; Latest Breakdown Of Cases By County In New Haven County, Hamden Schools Superintendent Jody Ian Goeler took to social media to announce that the high school would be closed on T…

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COVID-19: CDC Shortens Waiting Period For Pfizer Booster Shots COVID-19: CDC Shortens Waiting Period For Pfizer Booster Shots
Covid-19: CDC Shortens Waiting Period For Pfizer Booster Shots Americans who received the Pfizer and BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine can now get a booster shot in a shorter timeframe than originally recommended, according to federal health officials who passed a pair of measures to make the vaccine more readily available. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced on Tuesday, Jan. 4 that booster shots should be made available five months after receiving the second dose of the vaccine, down from the original recommendation of at least six months. Those who received the Moderna vaccine must still wait at least six months after their seco…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
COVID-19: Broadway Show Taking Hiatus Until Mid-March COVID-19: Broadway Show Taking Hiatus Until Mid-March
Covid-19: Broadway Show Taking Hiatus Until Mid-March A Broadway musical is set to take a hiatus until March amid the recent surge in COVID-19 cases in New York City. Mrs. Doubtfire the Musical announced on Sunday, Jan. 2, that it will be on hiatus between Monday, Jan. 10 and Monday, March 14.  The musical said it will reopen on Tuesday, March 15, and those who purchased tickets for shows that were set to take place during the hiatus can exchange them or receive a refund. Mrs. Doubtfire the Musical will be taking a hiatus from 1/10 - 3/14. We will be returning to the Stephen Sondheim Theatre on 3/15! Ticket holders with performances durin…

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by Nicole Valinote
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COVID-19: School District In Region To Go Remote After Increase In Cases COVID-19: School District In Region To Go Remote After Increase In Cases
Covid-19: School District In Region To Go Remote After Increase In Cases One of the largest school districts in the region will start the new year closed for in-person learning due to a sharp increase in COVID-19 cases. The announcement by the New Rochelle City School District came after the Yonkers Public School District announced a similar measure on Friday, Dec. 31. Both districts say they are switching to virtual learning for one week, starting on Monday, Jan. 3. New Rochelle Schools Superintendent Jonathan Raymond said the decision was driven by "rapidly increasing COVID-19 infection and transmission rates. He said the district is "monitoring he…

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by Joe Lombardi
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COVID-19: Westport School District Extends Winter Break For Students As It Weighs Options COVID-19: Westport School District Extends Winter Break For Students As It Weighs Options
Covid-19: Westport School District Extends Winter Break For Students As It Weighs Options A school district in Connecticut is extending winter break for students as it assesses a sharp increase in COVID-19 cases. The announcement by the Westport School District came on Friday afternoon, Dec. 31. The district said it will extend the winter break by one day for all students and that Monday, Jan. 3 will not be a school day for students. All faculty and staff will report on Monday. "This will enable the district to work collaboratively to develop a range of responses to the changing conditions over the coming weeks," Westport Superintendent of Schools Thomas Scarice said …

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by Joe Lombardi