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Omicron seems to cause milder illness, Fauci says, as study shows evasion of antibodies

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Anthony S. Fauci, the nation’s top infectious-disease expert, said Tuesday that the omicron variant appears to cause less severe illness — although he cautioned that the available data remains preliminary and anecdotal.  
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Pfizer could have a new vaccine targeted at the omicron variant of the coronavirus in March if needed, the company’s CEO said Tuesday.
The U.S. is putting an additional $400 million toward expanding worldwide vaccine access and resources in coronavirus hot spots.
A federal judge on Tuesday temporarily blocked a Biden administration requirement that federal contractors get vaccinated against the coronavirus.
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Pfizer could have a new vaccine targeted at the omicron variant of the coronavirus in March if needed, the company’s CEO said Tuesday.
The U.S. is putting an additional $400 million toward expanding worldwide vaccine access and resources in coronavirus hot spots.
A federal judge on Tuesday temporarily blocked a Biden administration requirement that federal contractors get vaccinated against the coronavirus.
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