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What is Omicron BA.2?
Omicron BA.2, also known as “stealth omicron,” has been the dominant strain of COVID-19 in the U.S. since March 2022.
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Where Can You Find Those COVID-19 Antiviral Pills in South Florida?
It’s been more than a month since the Food and Drug Administration issued the emergency use authorizations for two COVID-19 antiviral pills from Pfizer and Merck.
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Where Can You Find COVID Pills in South Florida?
While those antiviral pills are another tool in the toolbox in the fight against COVID-19, you might find they’re not so easy to find. NBC 6’s Alyssa Hyman reports
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Fauci: ‘We Should Not Be Complacent' with Omicron
Dr. Anthony Fauci says we need to remain vigilant as COVID-19 continues to spread with the omicron variant. Fauci also laid out a rough timeline for vaccination for young children.
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Fauci: CDC Mulling COVID Test Requirement for Asymptomatic
As the COVID-19 omicron variant surges across the United States, top federal health officials are looking to add a negative test along with its five-day isolation restrictions for asymptomatic Americans who catch the coronavirus
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Fauci Says Omicron Variant Is `Just Raging Around the World'
The White House’s top medical adviser says the COVID-19 omicron variant is “just raging around the world.”
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Fauci Says He ‘Would Not Be Surprised' If Omicron COVID-19 Variant Already in US
The omicron variant was first identified in South Africa and has since led to travel restrictions from several countries.
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Fauci Dismayed by Texas' Move to Ban Mandates
Dr. Anthony Fauci is saying Sunday that it is “really unfortunate” that Gov. Greg Abbott has moved to ban vaccine mandates in the state of Texas.
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Man Charged With Sending Threatening Emails to Dr. Fauci, NIH Director Collins
Federal prosecutors in Maryland say a man has been arrested and charged with sending emails that threatened to harm and kill Dr. Anthony Fauci, National Institutes of Health Director Dr. Francis Collins, and their families.
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Fauci Says US Headed in ‘Wrong Direction' on Coronavirus
Dr. Anthony Fauci says the United States is in an “unnecessary predicament” of soaring COVID-19 cases fueled by unvaccinated Americans and the virulent delta variant.
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Fauci: Too Soon to Say If Americans May Need Vaccine Booster
The government’s top infectious diseases expert says “it is entirely conceivable, maybe likely” that Americans will need a booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, as drugmaker Pfizer suggested this past week.
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MDX Sign Tampered With; Controversial COVID Comments
Someone hacked a highway road sign in Miami to display their opinions on COVID-19 and Dr. Anthony Fauci.
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Booster Shots May Not Be Needed Every Year for COVID, Experts Say
The world’s leading COVID-19 vaccines may offer lasting protection that diminishes the need for frequent booster shots
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Dr. Fauci Calls CDC Summer Camp Guidelines ‘a Bit Strict'
The CDC’s most recent summer camp guidance calls for masks to be worn at all times, even outdoors and by vaccinated adults and children as young as 2, while also recommending kids remain 3 feet apart. The only mask exceptions are for eating and swimming, and 6 feet of distance between staff and campers is recommended during meals.
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Fauci: US Will Likely Resume Use of J&J COVID Vaccine With Warning Or Restriction
Health regulators have asked states to temporarily halt J&J’s single-dose shot after reports of six cases of rare brain blood clots in women.
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Fauci: Johnson & Johnson Pause Proves System Is Working
After the Johnson & Johnson vaccine was paused on Tuesday over safety concerns, Dr. Anthony Fauci said on Wednesday that rather than being proof of a rushed or inadequate vaccination program, the FDA and CDC response proves the system is working effectively. In response to potential rises in vaccine hesitancy, Fauci said, “The fact that after the [emergency use authorization],...
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Fauci: There's No ‘Mystical Number' of Vaccinations to Get Herd Immunity
When asked on Friday about what percentage of the U.S. will need to be vaccinated in order to reach herd immunity, Dr. Anthony Fauci said the number is still unknown, saying, “I think we need to get away from waiting for this mystical, elusive number and just say to get as many people as we possibly can get vaccinated, as...
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Broward Prepares to Lift Restrictions in Phases
Broward County is preparing to lift COVID-19 restrictions in phases as more of its population gets vaccinated. NBC 6’s Kim Wynne reports
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Broward Considering Rolling Back COVID Restrictions
Broward Mayor Steve Geller said he has begun to draw up plans to loosen coronavirus restrictions in the county. NBC 6’s Kim Wynne reports
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Broward Mayor Says He's Preparing Proposal to Lift County's COVID Restrictions in 3 Phases
Broward Mayor Steve Geller said he has begun to draw up plans to loosen coronavirus restrictions in the county as more residents become vaccinated. Geller said he has sent a proposal to Dr. Anthony Fauci and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and is waiting for them to give the green light. His plan to lift the restrictions in…