Pfizer shots Protect Kids from Severe COVID Even in Omicron
A new government report shows Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine gave children 5 and older strong protection against hospitalization and death even during the omicron surge.
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US Gives Full Approval to Moderna’s COVID-19 Vaccine
U.S. health regulators have given full approval to Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine after reviewing additional data on its safety and effectiveness.
Natrona Schools Discontinue Reporting COVID-19 Numbers
The Natrona County School District announced that they have discontinued reporting on COVID-19 cases and quarantines in its schools.
Average Gas Prices Across Wyoming Fall Another 2 Cents
Average gas prices in Wyoming continue to fall, while national gas prices have seen an increase in the past week.
Despite Supply Issues and Omicron, Holiday Sales Rise 8.5%
Holiday sales rose at the fastest pace in 17 years, even as shoppers grappled with higher prices, product shortages and a raging new COVID-19 variant in the last few weeks of the season, according to one spending measure.
Omicron v. Delta: Battle Of Coronavirus Mutants Is Critical
Some scientists said Monday that early indications suggest omicron could emerge the victor.
Fauci Says Early Reports Encouraging About Omicron Variant
U.S. health officials say that while the omicron variant of the coronavirus is rapidly spreading in the country, early indications suggest it may be less dangerous than delta, which continues to drive a surge of hospitalizations.
US Reports First Omicron Variant Case
The first U.S. case is a traveler who returned from South Africa on Nov. 22.
WHO Decries Travel Bans, Backs Omicron Testing
In its statement, WHO said that so far, current PCR tests continue to be effective in detecting the variant.
Biden: Virus Variant Cause For Concern, Not Panic
He was accompanied by Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious disease expert.