Tag: Omicron
Additional Case of the Omicron Variant Reported in Los Angeles County
Los Angeles--The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) has received confirmation of an additional case of COVID-19 with mutations consistent with...
Los Angeles County Confirms Its First Case of the Omicron Variant
Los Angeles--The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) has received confirmation of its first case of COVID-19 with mutations consistent with...
CDC Expands COVID-19 Booster Recommendations amid Omicron Concern
Atlanta, GA--Today, CDC is strengthening its recommendation on booster doses for individuals who are 18 years and older. Everyone ages 18 and older should...
Omicron Designated as Variant of Concern: WHO
Geneva—World Health Organization today designated the B.1.1.529 variant as a variant of concern (VOC).
The B.1.1.529 variant, named Omicron by WHO, was first reported to...