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The Omicron Variant of the Coronavirus has now been discovered in cases here in Onondaga County. But the strain linked to South Africa was already having impacts on people here in Syracuse.
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The first case of the COVID-19 omicron variant has been confirmed in Onondaga County, and officials say it serves as another reminder to get vaccinated and wear a mask. Health Commissioner Dr. Indu Gupta says we know it’s more transmissible, but symptoms appear to be milder and the vaccine seems to offer good protection.
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Ithaca-based Rheonix says that its COVID-19 MDx assay test will detect the newly emerging Omicron Variant.
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Despite five emerging cases of omicron variant in New York, Governor Kathy Hochul is not issuing any mask mandates or economic shutdowns.
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Onondaga County officials are closely monitoring the spread of the COVID Omicron variant as they continue to manage other cases here at home. Health commissioner Dr. Indu Gupta says we should be concerned, but not panicked.
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The new Omicron COVID-19 variant has been found in Canada, and New York Governor Kathy Hochul says she is closely watching the situation to see if any additional measures need to be taken. Over the Thanksgiving weekend, Hochul issued a new state of emergency that she says could ban elective surgeries in up to three dozen hospitals in the state.