Covid Omicron headlines:
– Almost one in five hospitals in the United States report “critical” staff shortage as Omicron settles in.
– Hospitals start to report shortages critical treatments for covid-19.
– What do experts say about nasal swab vs. throat swab with rapid tests?
– A group of American doctors calls the CDC to “Confusing” Isolation Guide
– The test positivity rate reached 22 percent in the United States, well above the five percent recommended by health experts
– Omicron spreads in major Indian cities but hospitalizations remain low
– The pediatric hospitalization rate is worrying because covid-19 spreads in children, many of whom are not vaccinated.
– CDC Advisory Panel in favor of Pfizer vaccine booster for 12 to 15 year olds
– One in 15 people had covid-19 in England the last week of December, UK Office for National Statistics says
– Hong Kong bans flights from eight countries including the US, Canada, UK and Australia
Information and useful links:
– What is the incubation period for the Omicron variant?
– Can I know which variant I have with a PCR test?
– What are the symptoms of Omicron in children?
For information on national and international public health:
– Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
– The World Health Organization
– The Lancet
