美国德州确认第一例50多岁的男子为Omicron相关的死亡。未透露疫苗接种等具体细节。
截止的12月18日,美国现在73%的新增病例为Omicron,Delta 26.6%,上周,12月12日,Omicron 12.6%, Delta 87%.
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Texas confirms first known Omicron-related death in the United States
From CNN’s Katherine Dillinger
A Harris County, Texas, man’s death is related to the Omicron variant of the coronavirus, County Judge Lina Hidalgo
announced Monday.
This is the first known confirmed Omicron-related death in the United States.
The judge said the man was in his 50s but did not disclose any further details, such as his vaccination status.
Omicron caused more than 73% of new coronavirus cases in the US last week, becoming the dominant strain over Delta, according to CDC data. Some research has shown that it may case milder forms of Covid-19 than other variants, but research is still ongoing. Experts say that vaccination and booster shots continue to be the best way to lower the risk of severe illness or death
“Of course, we’re going to have hospitalizations, tragically deaths, like what we’ve seen now, but the evidence shows that for those vaccinated, in with the booster, is much less likely that they’re going to end up in the hospital,” Hidalgo said.
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Omicron responsible for more than 73% of new US cases, CDC data shows
From CNN’s Michael Nedelman
The Omicron variant causes over 73% of new coronavirus cases in the US, according to estimates posted Monday by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The week ending Dec. 18, Omicron accounted for 73.2% of cases, with delta making up an additional 26.6%.
The week prior, ending Dec. 11, Omicron was estimated at 12.6% of circulating virus, versus Delta’s 87%. Previously, the CDC estimated Omicron accounted for about 3% that week.
The week ending Dec. 4, Omicron caused less than 1% of new cases.
Omicron is even more prevalent in certain parts of the country — making up over 95% of circulating virus in parts of the northwest and southeast.