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What We Know About Omicron in the US
Vidcast: https://youtu.be/PnU_weENwz0
The Covid Omicron variant, known officially as B.1.1.529, was first reported to the WHO by South African public health officials on 11/24/2021. There is evidence that this variant may have been circulating as early as October 2021 and possibly earlier.
The first case of Omicron in the US was reported on 12/1/2021. As of December 8, there was at least one case in each of 25 states including Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Iowa, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington State, and Wisconsin. Keep in mind though, as of the first week of December, 99.9% of CoVid cases were still due to the Delta variant.
As of the latest CDC report on 12/10, there were 43 known cases, one hospitalization, and no deaths due to Omicron.
So what are the details of these first 43 US Omicron cases. One-third of the cases occurred in those who had been traveling internationally, but two-thirds appeared in those who remained in the US. 47% of cases occurred in those who completed a 2 dose mRNA vaccination regimen, and 33% occurred in those who got the 2 dose vaccination plus the booster. No info on which vaccines they had received. Then 14% of Omicron victims had a previous CoVid infection.
The reported symptoms from Omicron infections were like many mild CoVid infections: runny noses, congestion, cough, and fatigue. Only one person was hospitalized for 2 days.
The current CDC recommendations for preventing and managing Omicron are complete vaccination including boosting, masking, optimal ventilation, testing, and strategic quarantines.
https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/70/wr/mm7050e1.htm#T1_down
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/variants/omicron-variant.html
#CoVid #omicron #vaccination #booster
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By Howard G. Smith MD, AM
Vidcast: https://youtu.be/PnU_weENwz0
The Covid Omicron variant, known officially as B.1.1.529, was first reported to the WHO by South African public health officials on 11/24/2021. There is evidence that this variant may have been circulating as early as October 2021 and possibly earlier.
The first case of Omicron in the US was reported on 12/1/2021. As of December 8, there was at least one case in each of 25 states including Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Iowa, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington State, and Wisconsin. Keep in mind though, as of the first week of December, 99.9% of CoVid cases were still due to the Delta variant.
As of the latest CDC report on 12/10, there were 43 known cases, one hospitalization, and no deaths due to Omicron.
So what are the details of these first 43 US Omicron cases. One-third of the cases occurred in those who had been traveling internationally, but two-thirds appeared in those who remained in the US. 47% of cases occurred in those who completed a 2 dose mRNA vaccination regimen, and 33% occurred in those who got the 2 dose vaccination plus the booster. No info on which vaccines they had received. Then 14% of Omicron victims had a previous CoVid infection.
The reported symptoms from Omicron infections were like many mild CoVid infections: runny noses, congestion, cough, and fatigue. Only one person was hospitalized for 2 days.
The current CDC recommendations for preventing and managing Omicron are complete vaccination including boosting, masking, optimal ventilation, testing, and strategic quarantines.
https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/70/wr/mm7050e1.htm#T1_down
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/variants/omicron-variant.html
#CoVid #omicron #vaccination #booster