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Poop sleuths hunt for early signs of omicron in sewage

Poop sleuths hunt for early signs of omicron in sewage

Scientists have identified the new COVID-19 variant in wastewater in a few U.S. cities. This type of surveillance can help communities stay a step ahead of omicron's spread.
by Raquel Maria Dillon

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1 in 10 Americans say COVID vaccine conflicts with their religious beliefs

1 in 10 Americans say COVID vaccine conflicts with their religious beliefs

A new survey from the Public Religion Research Institute and the Interfaith Youth Core shows most Americans believe too many people are using religious beliefs as a reason to not get vaccinated.
by Deepa Shivaram

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Studies suggest sharp drop in vaccine protection vs. omicron — yet cause for optimism

In small studies in South Africa and in Germany, the results indicate a marked decrease in the ability of vaccines to neutralize this variant. But there are other findings that are encouraging.
by Michaeleen Doucleff

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Pfizer says COVID booster offers protection against omicron

Pfizer says COVID booster offers protection against omicron

Pfizer said Wednesday that a booster dose of its COVID-19 vaccine may protect against the new omicron variant even though the initial two doses appear significantly less effective.
by The Associated Press

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COVID-19 pills are on the way. Here's what you need to know.

COVID-19 pills are on the way. Here's what you need to know.

Federal officials are expected to soon greenlight new antiviral pills that could minimize the impact of infection in COVID-19 patients. Dr. David Boulware, a professor of medicine at the University of Minnesota, joined host Cathy Wurzer to share what listeners should know about the new drugs.
by Cathy Wurzer and Kelly Gordon

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A COVID vaccine grown in plants measures up

A COVID vaccine grown in plants measures up

A COVID-19 vaccine from a Canadian biotech firm has been found effective at preventing moderate to severe disease. It could soon become the first plant-based vaccine authorized for human use.
by Joe Palca

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Omicron boosters are in the works, but will they be needed?

Omicron boosters are in the works, but will they be needed?

Omicron has many more mutations than previous variants of concern, a fact that raises questions about how effective existing vaccines will be against the new form of the coronavirus.
by Sydney Lupkin

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