First US Omicron case detected in California
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A new COVID-19 variant first reported in South Africa has been detected in California. Dr. Shikha Jain discusses the new variant on First at Four.

First U.S. case of omicron COVID-19 variant detected in California

The first U.S. case of the omicron COVID-19 variant has been detected in California, the White House announced Wednesday.

Powell says Federal Reserve may accelerate pullback in economic support

Chair Jerome Powell said that the Federal Reserve will consider acting more quickly to dial back its ultra-low-interest rate policies to counter higher inflation.

Omicron variant draws concern from President Biden, doctors
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Dr. Chris Colbert from UI Health talks about the looming omicron variant and the threat it poses to the United States and around the globe.

Illinois family credits Ivermectin with saving life of father hospitalized with COVID-19

An Illinois family whose loved one was "desperately ill" and hospitalized earlier this month with COVID-19 says he's now home and doing well after a judge had to order a Naperville hospital to treat him with Ivermectin.

New COVID variant: What scientists are looking for in 'Omicron'
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The new COVID-19 variant "Omicron" is spreading in South Africa. FOX 32 goes 1-on-1 with Dr. Hannah Barbian of Rush University Medical Center.

WHO says omicron variant poses 'very high risk'

The U.N. health agency, in a technical paper issued to member states, said "considerable uncertainties” remain about the variant that was first detected days ago in southern Africa.

Biden COVID-19 vaccine mandate for health care workers blocked in 10 states

A federal judge has blocked President Joe Biden's administration from enforcing a coronavirus vaccine mandate on health care workers in 10 states.

Canada is latest country to confirm cases of omicron variant

Canada is among several countries Sunday to report omicron cases. Canada said its two known cases are linked to travel from Nigeria.

Omicron variant emerges in more countries as world on high alert

In the U.S., Dr. Anthony Fauci, the government’s top infectious diseases expert, said he would not be surprised if the omicron variant was already in the United States, too.