The first US case of the omicron variant of the coronaviruses was detected in California on Thursday, and President Joe Biden outlined new federal initiatives to combat it.
President Joe Biden spoke about the federal response to Covid-19 and the omicron variant. The photo was taken by Mandel Ngan.
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The country is better positioned to fight Covid-19 this winter than it was a year ago, according to Biden.
Medicaid coverage for the cost of vaccine counseling sessions for families is one of the measures announced Thursday.
Biden called on employers to give their employees paid time off to get booster shots if they don't already.
More than 150 million Americans with private insurance will be able to have the Covid tests reimbursed by their providers, and those without private insurance will be able to receive at- home tests through key community sites, thanks to the White House.
The White House confirmed reports that it will tighten pre-departure testing protocols for all inbound travelers regardless of nationality or vaccine status, requiring them to take a Covid.
mask mandates on planes, trains and public transportation will be extended through at least March 18.
The announcement includes steps to target children for vaccinations and seniors for boosters.
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The new measures were announced by Biden just hours after a second omicron case was detected in the U.S., a Minnesota resident who had recently traveled to New York City.
The number is big.
24. As of Wednesday, at least one country had identified omicron cases.
The key background.
Biden described the emergence of the omicron variant as a cause for concern, not a cause for panic, and said there was no immediate need for new lockdowns. He encouraged Americans to wear face masks indoors again after the CDC relaxed its recommendations for fully vaccined people. There are still many unknowns about the omicron variant, including whether it is more transmissible than other strains or causes worse symptoms. Biden was told by the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases that it could take two weeks before conclusive information on omicron is available.
The Biden administration wants to expand vaccine education for Medicare. (Forbes)
Biden unveiled a plan to be ready as Omicron arrives ahead of winter.
The White House details strategies to combat delta, omicron variant.
The Associated Press reported that Biden was launching a testing campaign.
The U.S. has tightened travel testing requirements as part of a plan to fight Covid.
Biden will outline new steps to combat Covid during the winter.
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