Omicron variant now in Snohomish County
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., December 17, 2021 – The Omicron variant of the virus that causes COVID-19 has now been detected in Snohomish County. The Washington State Department of Health this week reported at least one such case of the Omicron variant in Snohomish County detected by sequencing of lab results. Additional details about the case are […]
COVID variant Omicron: US and Europe blocks travel to South Africa
ROME, ITALY, November 26, 2021 – Today, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared a new “variant of concern” (VOC) called Omicron. This variant has a large number of mutations, which preliminary evidence suggests the following: Increase in virulence Evades current vaccines Has high rates of transmission The number of cases of this variant appears to […]
Masks required for all domestic travel, covid-19 test and quarantine mandatory for travel into U.S.
By Mario Lotmore | Lynnwood Times Staff WASHINGTON D.C., January 21, 2021 – Today, President Joe Biden signed an executive order requiring mask-wearing on domestic modes of transportation, and require travelers entering the United States to produce proof of a recent negative COVID-19 test prior to entry. Travelers entering the U.S. from countries where COVID-19 […]
