Data indicate omicron is milder, better at evading vaccines

Israeli study supports Pfizer findings that booster provides strong protection against omicron.

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NBC NewsLean Left· Dec 14, 2021

Omicron appears more resistant to vaccines but causing less severe illness in South Africa: major study

Washington PostLean Left· Dec 14, 2021

Omicron variant more resistant to vaccine but causes less severe covid, major South African study concludes

Ran by 11 outlets across the spectrum· Boston, Berkshire Eagle, +3 more
BostonLean Left· Dec 14, 2021

Data indicate omicron is milder, better at evading vaccines

Berkshire EagleLean Left· Dec 14, 2021

Data indicate omicron is milder, better at evading vaccines

Sioux City JournalLean Left· Dec 14, 2021

Data indicate omicron is milder, better at evading vaccines

Sioux City JournalLean Left· Dec 14, 2021

Data indicate omicron is milder, better at evading vaccines

St. Louis Post-DispatchLean Left· Dec 14, 2021

Data indicate omicron is milder, better at evading vaccines

Minneapolis Star TribuneLean Left· Dec 14, 2021

Data indicate omicron is milder, better at evading vaccines

Wyoming Public MediaLean Left· Dec 14, 2021· ran in 2 outlets

Vaccine protection vs. omicron infection may drop to 30% but does cut severe disease

The WeekLean Left· Dec 14, 2021

South African study adds more evidence Omicron is less severe, only partly vaccine-resistant

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26 sources
Ran by 29 outlets· WCNC, WFAA Dallas, +27 more
WCNCCenter· Dec 14, 2021

Data from South Africa indicate omicron is milder, better at evading vaccines

WFAA DallasCenter· Dec 14, 2021

Data from South Africa indicate omicron is milder, better at evading vaccines

Wfmy News 2Center· Dec 14, 2021

Data from South Africa indicate omicron is milder, better at evading vaccines

KTVB BoiseCenter· Dec 14, 2021

Data from South Africa indicate omicron is milder, better at evading vaccines

12News PhoenixCenter· Dec 14, 2021

Data from South Africa indicate omicron is milder, better at evading vaccines

WUSA9Center· Dec 14, 2021

Data from South Africa indicate omicron is milder, better at evading vaccines

KVUECenter· Dec 14, 2021

Data from South Africa indicate omicron is milder, better at evading vaccines

KCEN WacoCenter· Dec 14, 2021

Data from South Africa indicate omicron is milder, better at evading vaccines

WHAS LouisvilleCenter· Dec 14, 2021

Data from South Africa indicate omicron is milder, better at evading vaccines

WQADCenter· Dec 14, 2021

Data from South Africa indicate omicron is milder, better at evading vaccines

KING 5 SeattleCenter· Dec 14, 2021

Data from South Africa indicate omicron is milder, better at evading vaccines

KREM SpokaneCenter· Dec 14, 2021

Data from South Africa indicate omicron is milder, better at evading vaccines

News West 9Center· Dec 14, 2021

Data from South Africa indicate omicron is milder, better at evading vaccines

WWL New OrleansCenter· Dec 14, 2021

Data from South Africa indicate omicron is milder, better at evading vaccines

KTVB BoiseCenter· Dec 14, 2021

Data from South Africa indicate omicron is milder, better at evading vaccines

KGW PortlandCenter· Dec 14, 2021

Data from South Africa indicate omicron is milder, better at evading vaccines

CBS 8 San DiegoCenter· Dec 14, 2021

Data from South Africa indicate omicron is milder, better at evading vaccines

KHOU HoustonCenter· Dec 14, 2021

Data from South Africa indicate omicron is milder, better at evading vaccines

KIII Corpus ChristiCenter· Dec 14, 2021

Data from South Africa indicate omicron is milder, better at evading vaccines

FOX 61 HartfordCenter· Dec 14, 2021

Data from South Africa indicate omicron is milder, better at evading vaccines

13News Now NorfolkCenter· Dec 14, 2021

Data from South Africa indicate omicron is milder, better at evading vaccines

FOX 43 YorkCenter· Dec 14, 2021

Data from South Africa indicate omicron is milder, better at evading vaccines

WNEPCenter· Dec 14, 2021

Data from South Africa indicate omicron is milder, better at evading vaccines

ABC 10 SacramentoCenter· Dec 14, 2021

Data from South Africa indicate omicron is milder, better at evading vaccines

KSDKCenter· Dec 14, 2021

Data from South Africa indicate omicron is milder, better at evading vaccines

News Center MaineLean Left· Dec 14, 2021

Data from South Africa indicate omicron is milder, better at evading vaccines

WHAS LouisvilleCenter· Dec 14, 2021

Data from South Africa indicate omicron is milder, better at evading vaccines

ABC 10 SacramentoCenter· Dec 14, 2021

Data from South Africa indicate omicron is milder, better at evading vaccines

12News Now BeaumontCenter· Dec 14, 2021

Data from South Africa indicate omicron is milder, better at evading vaccines

CBS 19 TylerCenter· Dec 14, 2021

Data from South Africa indicate omicron is milder, better at evading vaccines

KAGS BryanCenter· Dec 14, 2021

Data from South Africa indicate omicron is milder, better at evading vaccines

WTOL ToledoCenter· Dec 14, 2021

Data from South Africa indicate omicron is milder, better at evading vaccines

The HillCenter· Dec 14, 2021

Pfizer vaccine 70 percent effective against omicron hospitalizations: research

Ran by 5 outlets· NBC 6 South Florida, NBC4 Washington, +3 more
NBC 6 South FloridaLean Left· Dec 14, 2021

2 Pfizer Doses Protect 70% Against Hospitalization From Omicron, 33% Against Infection: Study

NBC4 WashingtonLean Left· Dec 14, 2021

2 Pfizer Doses Protect 70% Against Hospitalization From Omicron, 33% Against Infection: Study

NBC10 PhiladelphiaLean Left· Dec 14, 2021

2 Pfizer Doses Protect 70% Against Hospitalization From Omicron, 33% Against Infection: Study

NBC Los AngelesLean Left· Dec 14, 2021

2 Pfizer Doses Protect 70% Against Hospitalization From Omicron, 33% Against Infection: Study

NBC New YorkLean Left· Dec 14, 2021

2 Pfizer Doses Protect 70% Against Hospitalization From Omicron, 33% Against Infection: Study

France 24Center· Dec 14, 2021

Two Pfizer jabs give 70% protection from Omicron: S.Africa study

Ran by 17 outlets· KVUE, CBS 8 San Diego, +15 more
KVUECenter· Dec 14, 2021

Pfizer shots give 30% protection from Omicron variant, 70% from hospitalization

CBS 8 San DiegoCenter· Dec 14, 2021

Pfizer shots give 30% protection from Omicron variant, 70% from hospitalization

13News Now NorfolkCenter· Dec 14, 2021

Pfizer shots give 30% protection from Omicron variant, 70% from hospitalization

KHOU HoustonCenter· Dec 14, 2021

Pfizer shots give 30% protection from Omicron variant, 70% from hospitalization

WTOL ToledoCenter· Dec 14, 2021

Pfizer shots give 30% protection from Omicron variant, 70% from hospitalization

12News Now BeaumontCenter· Dec 14, 2021

Pfizer shots give 30% protection from Omicron variant, 70% from hospitalization

CBS 19 TylerCenter· Dec 14, 2021

Pfizer shots give 30% protection from Omicron variant, 70% from hospitalization

WNEPCenter· Dec 14, 2021

Pfizer shots give 30% protection from Omicron variant, 70% from hospitalization

KSDKCenter· Dec 14, 2021

Pfizer shots give 30% protection from Omicron variant, 70% from hospitalization

Thv11Center· Dec 14, 2021

Pfizer shots give 30% protection from Omicron variant, 70% from hospitalization

Wfmy News 2Center· Dec 14, 2021

Pfizer shots give 30% protection from Omicron variant, 70% from hospitalization

KAGS BryanCenter· Dec 14, 2021

Pfizer shots give 30% protection from Omicron variant, 70% from hospitalization

KENS 5 San AntonioCenter· Dec 14, 2021

Pfizer shots give 30% protection from Omicron variant, 70% from hospitalization

10TV ColumbusCenter· Dec 14, 2021

Pfizer shots give 30% protection from Omicron variant, 70% from hospitalization

Local MemphisCenter· Dec 14, 2021

Pfizer shots give 30% protection from Omicron variant, 70% from hospitalization

12News PhoenixCenter· Dec 14, 2021

Pfizer shots give 30% protection from Omicron variant, 70% from hospitalization

KCEN WacoCenter· Dec 14, 2021

Pfizer shots give 30% protection from Omicron variant, 70% from hospitalization

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Ran by 7 outlets across the spectrum· MyNorthwest, Washington Times, +1 more
MyNorthwestLean Right· Dec 14, 2021

Pfizer jabs protect 70% against hospitalization from omicron

Washington TimesLean Right· Dec 14, 2021

Pfizer jabs protect 70% against hospitalization from omicron

The Brunswick NewsLean Right· Dec 14, 2021

Pfizer jabs protect 70% against hospitalization from omicron

Ran by 11 outlets across the spectrum· Triblive, Billings Gazette
TribliveLean Right· Dec 14, 2021

Data indicate omicron is milder, better at evading vaccines

Billings GazetteLean Right· Dec 14, 2021

Data indicate omicron is milder, better at evading vaccines

Washington ExaminerRight· Dec 14, 2021

Pfizer vaccine gives limited protection against omicron, will decrease hospitalization chances by 70%

Fox NewsRight· Dec 14, 2021

Omicron is better at evading vaccines, new COVID-19 transmissibility data confirms

Fox NewsRight· Dec 14, 2021

Omicron variant: Pfizer vaccine protects 70% against hospitalization, study finds

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4 articles
The Times of IsraelLean Left· Dec 14, 2021· ran in 11 outlets

Data indicate Omicron is milder, better at evading vaccines

The Times of IsraelLean Left· Dec 14, 2021

2 Pfizer shots 70% effective against Omicron hospitalization — South African data

Al JazeeraLean Left· Dec 14, 2021

Pfizer jab protects against hospitalisation with Omicron: Study

The Times of IsraelLean Left· Dec 12, 2021

Israeli study finds 2 Pfizer shots fail to neutralize Omicron, but booster effective

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  1. Dec 12, 2021Only center coverage:Israeli study supports Pfizer findings that booster provides strong protection against omicron
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