/tags/omicron-variant Omicron Variant en-US Copyright Tue, 25 Oct 2022 09:00:42 GMT /coronavirus/npr-news/2022-10-25/omicron-keeps-finding-new-evolutionary-tricks-to-outsmart-our-immunity SARS-CoV-2 is evolving "rapidly," spawning one new variant after another. But omicron continues to dominate, raising new questions about how evolution of the virus is headed. Tue, 25 Oct 2022 09:00:42 GMT /coronavirus/npr-news/2022-10-25/omicron-keeps-finding-new-evolutionary-tricks-to-outsmart-our-immunity Rob Stein /coronavirus/npr-news/2022-09-05/omicron-boosters-do-i-need-one-and-if-so-when Updated COVID boosters are now available for anyone age 12 or older. The CDC is urging anyone who is eligible to sign up but some vaccine experts say some people might want to wait. Mon, 05 Sep 2022 09:02:17 GMT /coronavirus/npr-news/2022-09-05/omicron-boosters-do-i-need-one-and-if-so-when Allison Aubrey /coronavirus/2022-07-13/new-omicron-subvariants-have-become-dominant-in-some-midwestern-states-according-to-cdc Two new COVID-19 subvariants — BA.4 and BA.5 — have become the dominant strains in parts of the Midwest, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates released last week. Wed, 13 Jul 2022 12:02:23 GMT /coronavirus/2022-07-13/new-omicron-subvariants-have-become-dominant-in-some-midwestern-states-according-to-cdc Stephanie Czekalinski /coronavirus/2022-03-24/ohios-health-leaders-warn-people-to-prepare-for-another-covid-variant They say this variant, which has been prevalent in Europe, could make its way to Ohio soon. They caution Ohioans to prepare instead of worrying. Thu, 24 Mar 2022 19:47:28 GMT /coronavirus/2022-03-24/ohios-health-leaders-warn-people-to-prepare-for-another-covid-variant Jo Ingles /coronavirus/2022-03-17/a-new-omicron-subvariant-is-spreading-in-cleveland-as-officials-brace-for-a-potential-new-surge Cleveland Clinic detected the highly contagious subvariant in its labs a few weeks ago that is causing a surge of cases in Europe. But health officials say it does not seem to be driving any local surges in new cases yet. Thu, 17 Mar 2022 20:32:27 GMT /coronavirus/2022-03-17/a-new-omicron-subvariant-is-spreading-in-cleveland-as-officials-brace-for-a-potential-new-surge Anna Huntsman /coronavirus/2022-03-09/osu-wexner-medical-center-to-close-drive-through-covid-19-testing-site The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center announced Wednesday it will close its drive-through COVID-19 testing site at CAS at the end of the day Thursday. Wed, 09 Mar 2022 20:17:18 GMT /coronavirus/2022-03-09/osu-wexner-medical-center-to-close-drive-through-covid-19-testing-site Matthew Rand /npr-news/2022-02-21/more-contagious-version-of-omicron-spreads-in-u-s-fueling-worries The omicron BA.2 variant spreads about 30% more easily and has caused surges in other countries. Its steady increase in the U.S. raises questions about the wisdom of rolling back COVID restrictions. Mon, 21 Feb 2022 13:04:48 GMT /npr-news/2022-02-21/more-contagious-version-of-omicron-spreads-in-u-s-fueling-worries Rob Stein /2022-02-04/in-a-big-surprise-the-job-market-surged-in-january-even-as-omicron-cases-spiked U.S. employers added 467,000 jobs last month despite a surge of coronavirus infections. The unemployment rose to 4% from 3.9% in December. Fri, 04 Feb 2022 16:46:25 GMT /2022-02-04/in-a-big-surprise-the-job-market-surged-in-january-even-as-omicron-cases-spiked Scott Horsley /coronavirus/2022-01-28/a-second-version-of-omicron-is-spreading-heres-why-scientists-are-on-alert It's a sibling of the first omicron variant that swept the world. Is it more contagious? Does it cause severe disease? Will it keep current omicron surges going? Researchers are looking for answers. Fri, 28 Jan 2022 21:29:53 GMT /coronavirus/2022-01-28/a-second-version-of-omicron-is-spreading-heres-why-scientists-are-on-alert Michaeleen Doucleff /coronavirus/2022-01-27/ohio-changes-covid-policy-for-reporting-cases-in-schools-and-might-make-other-changes-soon The Ohio Department of Health has changed the way K-12 schools should notify parents about COVID cases in their buildings. ODH said it is not worthwhile for schools to alert parents of individual cases of COVID in classrooms or buildings anymore. Thu, 27 Jan 2022 21:12:01 GMT /coronavirus/2022-01-27/ohio-changes-covid-policy-for-reporting-cases-in-schools-and-might-make-other-changes-soon Jo Ingles