Omicron variant is expected to dent global economy in early 2022
Economists have lowered growth forecasts for early next year, citing disruptions from the latest Covid-19 surge
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Economists have lowered growth forecasts for early next year, citing disruptions from the latest Covid-19 surge
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) also revised down the Omicron proportion of cases for the week ending December 18 to 22 per cent from 73 per cent.
US health authorities on Monday shortened the recommended time for isolation for asymptomatic Americans with COVID-19 to five days from the previous guidance of 10 days.
US might not formally change definition of fully vaccinated soon, but booster shots become a fact of life in more places as research suggests benefits against new variant
More than half of those vaccinated say they are more likely to get booster shots, while 12% of unvaccinated are motivated by new variant