Fauci says Omicron variant is 'almost certainly' not more severe than Delta

Fauci says early reports encouraging about omicron variant.

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National story. 89 articles from 42 sources. 40 are on the bar; 2 are international, entertainment or tech outlets, listed separately. Updated Dec 7, 2021.

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11 sources
InsiderLean Left· Dec 7, 2021

Fauci says Omicron variant is 'almost certainly' not more severe than Delta

Ran by 28 outlets across the spectrum· Moultrie Observer, Valdosta Daily Times, +7 more
Moultrie ObserverLean Left· Dec 6, 2021

Fauci says early reports encouraging about omicron variant

Valdosta Daily TimesLean Left· Dec 6, 2021

Fauci says early reports encouraging about omicron variant

Berkshire EagleLean Left· Dec 6, 2021

Fauci says early reports encouraging about omicron variant

Minneapolis Star TribuneLean Left· Dec 6, 2021

Fauci says early reports encouraging about omicron variant

St. Louis Post-DispatchLean Left· Dec 5, 2021

Fauci says early reports encouraging about omicron variant

BostonLean Left· Dec 5, 2021

Fauci says early reports encouraging about omicron variant

Berkshire EagleLean Left· Dec 5, 2021

Fauci says early reports encouraging about omicron variant

Los Angeles TimesLean Left· Dec 5, 2021

Fauci says early reports encouraging about Omicron variant

TucsonLean Left· Dec 5, 2021

Fauci says early reports encouraging about omicron variant

Kokomo TribuneLean Left· Dec 5, 2021

Fauci says early reports encouraging about omicron variant

St. Louis Post-DispatchLean Left· Dec 5, 2021

Fauci says early reports encouraging about omicron variant

CNNLean Left· Dec 6, 2021

Fauci: Omicron severity signals are 'a bit encouraging'

InsiderLean Left· Dec 6, 2021

Fauci says early data on the Omicron variant is 'encouraging' but we don't yet truly know how deadly it is

Center

23 sources
The HillCenter· Dec 7, 2021

Fauci: Omicron appears to be less severe

Deseret NewsCenter· Dec 7, 2021

Omicron lacks ‘great degree of severity,’ says Fauci

France 24Center· Dec 7, 2021

Top US scientist Fauci: Omicron ‘almost certainly not more severe’ than Delta variant

NewsweekCenter· Dec 7, 2021

Omicron likely more transmissible than Delta but not more severe, Dr. Anthony Fauci says

Ran by 2 outlets· France 24, MedicalXpress
France 24Center· Dec 7, 2021

Omicron variant 'almost certainly' not more severe than Delta, Fauci tells AFP

France 24Center· Dec 7, 2021

Omicron variant 'almost certainly' not more severe than Delta, Fauci tells AFP

MedicalXpressCenter· Dec 7, 2021

Omicron variant 'almost certainly' not more severe than Delta, Fauci tells AFP

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6 sources
The Daily CallerRight· Dec 7, 2021

Dr. Fauci Says Omicron ‘Almost Certainly’ Less Severe Than Delta Variant

Breitbart NewsRight· Dec 7, 2021

Fauci: Omicron Variant 'Almost Certainly' Not More Severe than Delta

RedStateRight· Dec 7, 2021

Reports Show Omicron Is the Least Severe Variant of COVID-19 Yet

Ran by 28 outlets across the spectrum· MyNorthwest, Triblive, +1 more
MyNorthwestLean Right· Dec 5, 2021

Fauci says early reports encouraging about omicron variant

TribliveLean Right· Dec 5, 2021

Fauci says early reports encouraging about omicron variant

Bowling Green Daily NewsLean Right· Dec 5, 2021

Fauci says early reports encouraging about omicron variant

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3 articles
The Times of IsraelLean Left· Dec 7, 2021

Omicron variant ‘almost certainly’ not more severe than Delta, Fauci says

The Times of IsraelLean Left· Dec 7, 2021

Omicron variant likely no more severe than Delta strain — Fauci

Al JazeeraLean Left· Dec 3, 2021

Omicron likely less severe due to vaccine, prior infection: India

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  1. Dec 5, 2021Fauci says early reports encouraging about omicron variant
  2. Dec 7, 2021Omicron variant 'almost certainly' not more severe than Delta, Fauci tells AFP

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