Omicron Sweeps Across Nation, Now 73% of US COVID-19 Cases
The CDC estimates that the new omicron variant of the coronavirus now makes up about 3% of COVID-19 cases reported nationwide.
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12 sourcesOmicron sweeps across nation, now 73% of U.S. COVID-19 cases
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26 sourcesOnly 3 states haven't detected Omicron weeks after first U.S. case reported
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4 sourcesOmicron sweeps across nation, now 73% of US COVID-19 cases
WHO: Omicron detected in 89 countries, cases doubling fast
Omicron in the US: 2 new states detect cases as COVID-19 infections surge
Omicron COVID-19 variant now accounts for 2.9% of all cases in the United States
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7 articlesFauci: Omicron ‘raging through the world’ and travel increases Covid risks
New York reports 22,000 new Covid cases – but hospitals say they can cope
WHO says Omicron found in 89 countries, cases doubling every few days
Omicron: countries push to ramp up booster shot rollouts as Covid cases spike
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The story so far
5 developments- Dec 14, 2021Omicron variant now makes up about 3% of US COVID-19 cases, CDC says
- Dec 16, 2021Omicron variant reported in 38 states as COVID cases across the country increase
- Dec 18, 2021Omicron found in at least 89 countries with cases growing fast, WHO confirms
- Dec 19, 2021State health department reports first case of Omicron variant detected in Indiana resident
- Dec 20, 2021Omicron Sweeps Across Nation, Now 73% of US COVID-19 Cases
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