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Advisers to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration voted 13-10 Tuesday to recommend emergency use authorization of a pill made by Merck and Ridgeback Biotherapeutics to help treat COVID-19.

The United States first confirmed case of the Omicron coronavirus variant has been identified in California.

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention strengthened recommendations for booster doses of coronavirus vaccine Monday, saying all adults should get boosted six months after the second dose of

The naming of the new coronavirus variant Omicron is causing some confusion.

As scientists race to answer whether the newly identified Omicron variant poses a greater threat, experts are urging measures to help lower coronavirus risks to millions of Americans -- including

Pfizer is expected to seek authorization from the US Food and Drug Administration for its vaccine booster shot for those who are ages 16 and 17, a source familiar with

Omicron, the newest coronavirus variant, is the quickest to be labeled a "variant of concern" by the World Health Organization because of its fast spread and mutations.

Currently only those 18 and up are eligible for booster shots six months after their second dose of the Pfizer vaccine.

Omicron, the newest coronavirus variant, is also the quickest to be labeled a "variant of concern" by the World Health Organization because of its seemingly fast spread in South Africa

The new Omicron variant of coronavirus, with its many mutations and seemingly quick spread in South Africa, is worrying scientists and government officials.