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FactCheck.org→ Posts Misinterpret NYC Health Tweet About Omicron Subvariant XBB.1.5

2023-01-20 SciCheck Digest An unclear tweet from New York City health officials was meant to caution residents that the latest omicron subvariant, XBB.1.5, might be more likely than previous variants to infect vaccinated or previously infected people. Social Go to site post…»

AllSides→ Q&A on Omicron-Updated COVID-19 Boosters

2022-09-26 https://www.factcheck.org/2022/09/scicheck-qa-on-omicron-updated-covid-19-boosters/ Earlier this month, Go to site post…»

FactCheck.org→ Q&A on Omicron-Updated COVID-19 Boosters

2022-09-23 Earlier this month, the U.S. began administering the first COVID-19 booster vaccines that have been updated to better match the latest circulating coronavirus strains. Many scientists expect the revised boosters will be more effective than their predec Go to site post…»

Snopes→ 5 Things Immunologists Want You to Know About Omicron-Specific Booster Vaccines

2022-09-01 In a matter of days, eligible people will be lining up to receive the shots that are tailored to combat the most recent and contagious COVID subvariants. Go to site post…»

Poynter→ A guide to the many omicron subvariants and what to know about them

2022-05-03 Two years into the coronavirus pandemic, Americans can be forgiven if they’ve lost track of the latest variants circulating nationally and around the world. We’ve heard of the alpha, beta, […] The post A guide to the many omicron subvariants Go to site post…»

PolitiFact→ Trying to keep up with the omicron subvariants? Here’s a guide

2022-05-02 A seemingly endless stream of “subvariants” of omicron, the most recent Greek-letter coronavirus variant, has emerged in the past few months. Luckily, none of them appear poised to worsen the pandemic. Go to site post…»

Logically→ Deltacron is a new COVID-19 variant with the combined characteristics of Delta and Omicron.

2022-02-17 Health authorities are yet to review the new discovery. More data and research is required to consider Deltacron an actual COVID-19 variant. Go to site post…»

Logically→ WHO has listed Omicron subvariant BA.2 as Variant of Concern.

2022-02-04 The World Health Organization has classified Omicron as a Variant of Concern, not BA.2. Research findings on the BA.2 variation are still ongoing. Go to site post…»

PolitiFact→ Tweets – Ivermectin study showed ‘antiviral effect,’ which is not the same as being effective against omicron

2022-02-02 Research from Japan shows “ivermectin is effective against omicron in Phase III trial.” Go to site post…»

FactCheck.org→ Social Media Posts Repeat Inaccurate Reporting on Ivermectin and Omicron

2022-02-02 SciCheck Digest A Japanese company found that the antiparasitic drug ivermectin showed an “antiviral effect” against the omicron variant in a lab setting. Reuters has corrected a story in which it “misstated” that the drug was e Go to site post…»

Health Feedback→ Claims that a phase III clinical trial showed that ivermectin is effective against Omicron are inaccurate and based on a now-corrected Reuters article

2022-02-02 REVIEW On 31 January 2022, news agency Reuters published an article with the headline “Japan’s Kowa says that ivermectin effective against Omicron in phase III trial”. However, this turned out to be an error, and the Reuters article was later Go to site post…»

Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Ivermectin Is NOT Proven ‘Effective’ Against Omicron Variant In Phase 3 Clinical Trials — Reuters ‘Misstated’ Drug Company News Release

2022-02-02 Is ivermectin "effective" against the omicron variant of COVID-19 in Phase 3 clinical trials? No, that hasn't been proven: The incorrect information comes from a January 31, 2022, Reuters story that was later updated by the news organizat Go to site post…»

FactCheck.org→ Studies Show Boosted Immunity Against Omicron with Booster Doses

2022-01-28 Neither primary vaccination nor natural immunity is generally stopping infections with the omicron variant, but research shows booster doses substantially increase protection. Yet, Republican Sen. Rand Paul claimed that a case of COVID-19 provides “a Go to site post…»

FactCheck.org→ Studies Show Boosted Immunity Against Omicron with Booster Doses

2022-01-28 Neither primary vaccination nor natural immunity is generally stopping infections with the omicron variant, but research shows booster doses substantially increase protection. Yet, Republican Sen. Rand Paul claimed that a case of COVID-19 provides “a Go to site post…»

Snopes→ Is Omicron Nature’s Way of Curbing the Pandemic?

2022-01-27 Researchers are wondering if the COVID-19 variant could act as a vaccine of sorts, inoculating enough people to bring about herd immunity. Go to site post…»

AllSides→ DeSantis Misleads on Omicron-Resistant COVID-19 Antibody Treatments

2022-01-27 https://www.factcheck.org/2022/01/scicheck-desantis-misleads-on-omicron-resistant-covid-19-antibody-treatments/ Go to site post…»

FactCheck.org→ DeSantis Misleads on Omicron-Resistant COVID-19 Antibody Treatments

2022-01-26 After the Food and Drug Administration pulled its authorization of two COVID-19 antibody drugs because the treatments are highly unlikely to work against the omicron variant, Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida misleadingly claimed the decision had been made Go to site post…»

FactCheck.org→ DeSantis Misleads on Omicron-Resistant COVID-19 Antibody Treatments

2022-01-26 After the Food and Drug Administration pulled its authorization of two COVID-19 antibody drugs because the treatments are highly unlikely to work against the omicron variant, Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida misleadingly claimed the decision had been made Go to site post…»

Logically→ A Danish study proves that vaccinated people are more susceptible to the Omicron variant than unvaccinated people.

2022-01-26 This claim misrepresents the findings of the study which actually suggests the need for vaccinations and booster shots. Go to site post…»

PolitiFact→ Facebook posts – Is omicron variant the fastest spreading virus? It depends on the metric used for measuring

2022-01-20 Omicron is “the fastest-spreading virus known to humankind." Go to site post…»

Snopes→ Yes, You Still Need a Booster After Being Infected with Omicron

2022-01-19 While timelines vary, everyone agrees that vaccinations only help reduce your chances of infection. Go to site post…»

Logically→ Conjunctivitis is a symptom of the Omicron variant.

2022-01-19 There is no evidence linking conjunctivitis to Omicron. Recorded symptoms include nasal congestion, dry cough and other respiratory issues. Go to site post…»

Snopes→ US Faces Wave of Omicron Deaths in Coming Weeks, Models Say

2022-01-18 The fast-moving omicron variant may cause less severe disease on average, but COVID-19 deaths in the U.S. are climbing and modelers forecast 50,000 to 300,000 more Americans could die by the time the wave subsides. Go to site post…»

Logically→ Omicron is leading the COVID-19 pandemic to the endemic stage.

2022-01-18 Expert virologists have indicated that it is difficult to predict the endemic stage for the virus, given the high infection rates around the globe. Go to site post…»

Logically→ According to a South African study, the Omicron variant is less severe for unvaccinated people.

2022-01-17 The Omicron variant has increased transmissibility and potential immune evasion compared to other variants. WHO says unvaccinated are at high risk. Go to site post…»

Full Fact→ UKHSA data reaffirms that vaccines work against Omicron

2022-01-13 An article on the blog The Exposé makes the claim that the latest data on Covid-19 from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) appears to show that Covid-19 vaccines do not prevent hospitalisation or death. While no vaccine is 100% effective, the Go to site post…»

Poynter→ Is a cloth mask effective enough against the omicron variant?

2022-01-13 The highly transmissible omicron variant is sweeping through the U.S., causing a huge spike in COVID-19 cases and overwhelming many hospital systems. Besides urging Americans to get vaccinated and boosted, […] The post Is a cloth mask effective e Go to site post…»

Snopes→ Omicron May Be Headed for a Rapid Drop in Britain, US

2022-01-12 Scientists are seeing signals that COVID-19′s alarming omicron wave may have peaked in Britain and is about to do the same in the U.S. Go to site post…»

Logically→ Nearly 96 percent of Omicron cases were among the fully vaccinated, German government reports.

2022-01-11 The German institute's report summarized numbers of cases of those vaccinated and unvaccinated. It did not provide any classifications. Go to site post…»

Logically→ The IHU variant of COVID-19 was discovered before Omicron.

2022-01-11 The new COVID-19 variant IHU was discovered before Omicron. It has not spread widely, and so researchers say it is not of significant concern. Go to site post…»

Logically→ Nearly 96 percent of Omicron cases were among the fully vaccinated, German government reports.

2022-01-11 The German institute's report summarized numbers of cases of those vaccinated and unvaccinated. It did not provide any classifications. Go to site post…»

Full Fact→ We don’t know how many suicides there have been since Omicron arrived in the UK

2022-01-10 A post on Facebook makes the claim: “Since ‘Omnicron’ [sic] first detected on 27th November: 7 deaths. Average age 83. 27th November to now: 239 deaths by SUICIDE. Average age between 25 & 44. Perspective.” The post seems to Go to site post…»

PolitiFact→ Rand Paul – Sen. Rand Paul’s ad was wrong claiming there are no omicron hospitalizations; he took the ad down

2022-01-07 “No one has been hospitalized for” the omicron variant of COVID-19. Go to site post…»

PolitiFact→ NyQuil isn’t a cure-all for omicron variant

2022-01-07 How NyQuil does and doesn’t help with the omicron variant of COVID-19: It might help with some symptoms, but it is not a cure Go to site post…»

PolitiFact→ Bloggers – No, omicron does not favor the vaccinated

2022-01-07 “Data from around the world suggests that omicron favors the fully vaccinated.” Go to site post…»

PolitiFact→ The Gateway Pundit – A report about omicron cases in Germany was based on an incorrect number

2022-01-07 "Germany: 96% of Latest Omicron Patients were FULLY Vaccinated – Only 4% Unvaccinated” Go to site post…»

Snopes→ Grammys Postpone Ceremony, Citing Omicron Variant Risks

2022-01-06 The attempt at a back-to-normal show had been scheduled for Jan. 31st. Go to site post…»

Snopes→ No, 95% of Omicron Cases Are Not in Vaccinated People

2022-01-06 An incorrect figure that was later corrected was opportunistically spread by conspiratorial sources. Go to site post…»

Logically→ A new COVID-19 variant named IHU found in France is more infectious than the Omicron variant.

2022-01-05 Only twelve cases of the IHU variant have been sampled so far and none of the available data shows this variant to be more infectious. Go to site post…»

Logically→ A new COVID-19 variant named IHU found in France is more infectious than the Omicron variant.

2022-01-05 Only twelve cases of the IHU variant have been sampled so far and none of the available data shows this variant to be more infectious. Go to site post…»

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