this is a surge of the unvaccinated unv. so that number is likely to rise thus far the signals are a bit encouraging regarding the severity. and more cases of the omicron variant, but there is some good news. it might not be as bad. good afternoon. i'm kristin z and i'm dan ashley. you're watching abc 7 news at 4 live here on abc 7 hulu live and wherever you stream. so here are today's coronavirus headlines mississippi is the latest state to detect the omicron variant. the new variant has now been found in at least 18 states. new york city is enacting a vaccine mandate for all private employers in response to omicron. tournament is the first of its kind anywhere in the country and a new study shows those who received the pfizer vaccine have a strong immune response when receiving a johnson & johnson