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Dec 20, 2021 | In the Media
As the omicron variant spreads rapidly, people are growing anxious as the holiday approaches. In New York, residents have postponed trips and worry about new economic slowdowns for local businesses.
Dec 13, 2021 | In the Media
The omicron variant is gaining a foothold in Europe. Scientists say it is spreading faster than delta and can do so even in places where many people are vaccinated. What could this mean for the U.S.? Dr. Wafaa El-Sadr of Columbia University was interviewed by NPR’s...
Dec 13, 2021 | In the Media
When the Omicron COVID-19 variant was first identified in South Africa, campaigners were quick to point the blame at the global West for failing to share COVID-19 vaccines with the world poorest countries. Global health expert Dr. Wafaa El-Sadr joins the Sky News...
Dec 13, 2021 | In the Media
Misinformation about the COVID-19 pandemic– and vaccines to fight it – existed long before the omicron variant arrived to the United States, but it appears to be fueling new and old claims. As scientists continue to learn more about the new strain, public health...
Dec 13, 2021 | In the Media
A large portion of the American workforce seemed set to return to the office in January. Then, omicron arrived. The new Covid variant, which is now in at least 19 states as of Wednesday, has already caused multiple companies to delay their office reopenings....
Dec 9, 2021 | In the Media
Much more is unknown than known about the omicron variant of COVID-19 at this point. It could be more transmissible and better able to evade immune defenses from vaccination or prior infection than the delta variant. It might also lead to milder cases. But none of...