Studies Suggest Why Omicron Is Less Severe: It Spares the Lungs

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J&J’s booster shot provides strong protection against severe disease from Omicron, a study says.

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As Omicron Spreads, Officials Ponder What It Means to Be ‘Fully Vaccinated’

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Omicron Is Not More Severe for Children, Despite Rising Hospitalizations

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As Omicron Surges, Officials Shorten Isolation Times for Many Americans

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Why Older Women Face Greater Financial Hardship Than Older Men

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Booster protection wanes against symptomatic Omicron infections, British data suggests.

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C.D.C. Shortens Covid Isolation Period for Health Care Workers

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Omicron Infections Seem to Be Milder, Three Research Teams Report

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How Pandemics End

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Hospitals Scramble as Antibody Treatments Fail Against Omicron

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