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VideoOmicron: What to expect now that the latest COVID-19 variant has hit the U.S.
The sudden emergence of Omicron — the dystopian-sounding new coronavirus variant with at least one confirmed case in the U.S.— has ushered in the most disorienting phase of the pandemic since COVID-19 first materialized two winters ago. Yahoo News explains when and how we’ll learn more about Omicron and just how much of a threat it poses.
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VideoOmicron: When we'll learn more about the latest COVID-19 variant
The sudden emergence of Omicron — the dystopian-sounding new coronavirus variant — has ushered in the most disorienting phase of the pandemic since COVID-19 first materialized two winters ago. Yahoo News explains when and how we’ll learn more about Omicron and just how much of a threat it poses.
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VideoHow common are breakthrough infections?
As the Delta variant continues to dominate COVID-19 infections in the U.S., so-called breakthrough cases have gained more attention. These stories are in the news, our social media feeds and in the minds of many of those who got inoculated. But how common are they? Dr. Monica Gandhi, an infectious disease specialist and professor of medicine at the University of California, San Francisco, discusses the chances of getting a breakthrough infection, and who is more likely to be affected.
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VideoIs the Delta variant more transmissible outdoors?
Outdoor transmission of COVID-19 has been rare with previous strains of the virus. But as the hypercontagious Delta variant continues to drive up cases in some areas of the country, many have begun to wonder if this variant is more transmissible outdoors. As Labor Day approaches and many Americans plan to have outdoor gatherings, the question has become more urgent. Dr. Diego Hijano, an infectious disease specialist at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, explains what we know so far about De
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VideoArkansas Gov. Hutchinson talks mask mandates and teases possible presidential run
Republican Gov. Asa Hutchinson of Arkansas joins Yahoo News National Correspondent Alexander Nazaryan for a wide-ranging discussion including why Arkansas has reversed the decision to ban local governments from implementing mask mandates. Hutchinson also reacts to praise from the Biden administration for his handling of the Delta variant and hints at a potential run for the White House in 2024.
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Video'This is not March 2020': Psaki dismisses fears of an economic slowdown amid COVID surge
Responding to concerns about the potential for rising COVID-19 cases to derail economic progress, White House press secretary Jen Psaki told reporters Friday that Americans should not expect further lockdowns of businesses or schools. She added that because of the progress made by the administration, “we are not turning back the clock.”
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Video“Don't let us be your nurse”: Florida health care worker describes the Florida surge
This week, Florida shattered its records for COVID-19 hospitalizations, as the state fights a new surge of cases driven by the highly contagious Delta variant. Admissions have grown tenfold statewide in just over a month, and hospitals throughout the state are again facing an overwhelming demand, with their COVID-19 wards filling after nearly emptying in June. Alix Zacharski, a nurse manager of a COVID-19 intensive care unit at Miami’s Jackson Memorial Hospital, discussed the hospital's current
