The US set a global record of almost 1 million new coronavirus infections reported on Monday, nearly double the country's peak of 505,109 hit just a week ago as the highly contagious Omicron variant shows no sign of slowing.
More evidence is emerging that the Omicron variant is affecting the upper respiratory tract, causing milder symptoms than previous variants, a WHO official said. Incident Manager Abdi Mahamud said however that those countries with low vaccination rates faced a real threat
On today’s 5 Things podcast:
1️⃣ Native American tribes in 'crisis mode' against omicron
2️⃣ Flight cancellations
3️⃣ Are you too old to shovel snow?
4️⃣ Judge hears arguments in Prince Andrew case
5️⃣ Goodbye, Blackberry
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Native American tribes have made progress against COVID-19, but omicron spells a return to crisis mode USA TODAY reporter @trevorhughes reports.
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Thousands of people get injured and dozens die every year shoveling snow. @JayTCannon has some advice if you’re over a certain age - it’s probably best to leave the shoveling to someone else: https://t.co/zx41S6bP3o
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