The study also finds the risk of getting reinfected is five times higher with omicron and delta and the cdc director made Clear Omicron is about to take over the conversation in this country. Although delta continues to circulate widely in the United States, omicron is increasing rapidly and we expect it to become the dominant strain in the United States, as it has in other countries in the coming weeks. And thats not the only way that were seeing conflicting messages and actions as we wonder if this frightening deja vu is warranted. Look at our schools. Tonight one. Nations 20 Largest School districts, Prince Georges County in maryland, announced its going back to Virtual Learning until mid january, allowing Educ Educators and school staff in conditions to prioritize their own health. That came after the cdc director pointed to new evidence that schools can stay open, even if someone is infected. She said there needs to be regular testing for anyone exposed instead of a quarantine so
South africa has recorded a big increase in Coronavirus Infections which have doubled across the country since monday. Health officials fear the newly discovered 0micron Variant may be fuelling the surge. Total case numbers have risen sharply from a weekly average of 300 a day a fortnight ago to 3,500 each day. And in the past 2a hours, 8,500 covid infections have been registered. 0fficials there say 0micron is rapidly becoming the dominant variant. The first case of 0micron has been detected in United States and President Biden is preparing to announce stricter Testing Rules for travellers. In the uk an additional 114 million doses of covid 19 vaccines have been secured. The health secretary, sajid javid, said he wanted to ensure britain had what it needed for the long term. And the Chief Executive of pfizer, albert bourla, said 5 11 year olds should getjabbed too and he believes that annual vaccinations will be required to maintain a high level of protection. More on that later first
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