Omicron starts retreating, leaving rising deaths in its wake

Omicron starts retreating, leaving rising deaths in its wake

[ad_1] The state health department reported that in December people who were not fully vaccinated died from COVID-19 at a rate 14 times higher than among fully vaccinated Wisconsinites, and were hospitalized at a rate 10 times higher. Statewide, 59.2% of Wisconsinites were fully vaccinated as of Jan. 27. Omicron leaves its mark While COVID-19 […]

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Ireland drops most COVID restrictions in wake of 'Omicron storm'

Ireland drops most COVID restrictions in wake of ‘Omicron storm’

[ad_1] No restrictions on hospitality, events Masks still required in shops, transport Few fell seriously ill from Omicron wave DUBLIN, Jan 21 (Reuters) – Ireland is to scrap almost all its COVID-19 restrictions on Saturday after coming though the storm of the Omicron variant that led to a massive surge in infections, Prime Minister Micheal […]

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NC Coronavirus update January 20: Wake County Public Health giving away free N95 masks to combat COVID 19 surge

NC Coronavirus update January 20: Wake County Public Health giving away free N95 masks to combat COVID 19 surge

[ad_1] RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — Here’s the latest news and information on COVID-19 and the COVID-19 vaccines. 2:46 p.m.North Carolina officials are reporting 29,580 new cases for a total of 2,177,357 since the start of the pandemic. A week ago, the case count was 44,833, but that number was so high because delayed results were […]

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Some local businesses report unruly customers in wake of Brunswick mask mandate

Some local businesses report unruly customers in wake of Brunswick mask mandate

[ad_1] A sign indicating Brunswick’s indoor mask mandate posted outside of Joshua’s Restaurant and Tavern. C. Thacher Carter / The Times Record Masks are now required in all indoor public spaces throughout Brunswick, and while some business owners feel the town’s mandate takes the pressure off them, others report of unruly customers and have concerns […]

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