Omicron cases appear to peak in U.S., but deaths continue to rise
Trends are encouraging in parts of the Upper Midwest and Northwest. But even as hopeful data points emerge, the threat has by no means passed.
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Trends are encouraging in parts of the Upper Midwest and Northwest. But even as hopeful data points emerge, the threat has by no means passed.
Omicron cases appear to peak in US, but deaths continue to rise
The move by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to end daily reporting of in-hospital deaths has triggered a flood of public opposition on social media and warnings by scientists.
New data from New York City shows the much higher risk for hospitalization and death than unvaccinated people faced as the initial Omicron surge swept through the city.
Eric Adams, who took office as mayor on Saturday, enthusiastically backs keeping public schools open and has urged companies not to let their workers work remotely.