/tags/omicron Omicron en-US Copyright © 2024 �������� Tue, 19 Jul 2022 10:15:00 GMT /health-science-environment/2022-07-19/ba-5-covid-variant-is-spreading-in-missouri-now-causes-almost-half-of-all-reported-cases In recent weeks, the BA5 variant has accounted for almost half of all COVID cases in Missouri. But state data doesn’t show how many people have contracted the BA.5 variant or include indicators like age, race or gender. Tue, 19 Jul 2022 10:15:00 GMT /health-science-environment/2022-07-19/ba-5-covid-variant-is-spreading-in-missouri-now-causes-almost-half-of-all-reported-cases Farrah Anderson /health-science-environment/2022-03-23/more-contagious-omicron-variant-detected-in-missouri-spreading-in-st-louis-county The BA.2 subvariant is about 30% more transmissible than the original omicron variant and is fueling a surge in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in Europe. Wed, 23 Mar 2022 18:10:38 GMT /health-science-environment/2022-03-23/more-contagious-omicron-variant-detected-in-missouri-spreading-in-st-louis-county Shahla Farzan /coronavirus/2022-02-14/wash-u-physicians-are-studying-covid-19-variant-specific-vaccines Medical experts are currently conducting a clinical trial as part of ongoing research to test whether a more tailored vaccine could better reduce the spread of the omicron variant. Mon, 14 Feb 2022 22:51:52 GMT /coronavirus/2022-02-14/wash-u-physicians-are-studying-covid-19-variant-specific-vaccines Corinne Ruff /health-science-environment/2022-02-08/st-louis-health-director-slams-state-on-covid-response Dr. Mati Hlatshwayo Davis said the state’s actions on COVID and funding for public health are hurting efforts to curb COVID, especially among communities of color. Wed, 09 Feb 2022 00:05:44 GMT /health-science-environment/2022-02-08/st-louis-health-director-slams-state-on-covid-response Jonathan Ahl /coronavirus/2022-01-26/navy-sends-team-to-christian-hospital-in-st-louis-county-to-treat-covid-19-patients More than 40 doctors and nurses from the Navy will arrive at Christian Hospital in north St. Louis County to help doctors overwhelmed by the influx of COVID-19 patients. Wed, 26 Jan 2022 12:14:32 GMT /coronavirus/2022-01-26/navy-sends-team-to-christian-hospital-in-st-louis-county-to-treat-covid-19-patients Chad Davis /economy-business/2022-01-14/some-st-louis-area-businesses-and-attractions-close-amid-omicron-surge Some St. Louis restaurants have stopped indoor dining, others have paused service, and museums have closed their doors as the omicron variant spreads across St. Louis. Fri, 14 Jan 2022 22:25:43 GMT /economy-business/2022-01-14/some-st-louis-area-businesses-and-attractions-close-amid-omicron-surge Corinne Ruff /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2022-01-06/st-louis-health-director-discusses-omicron-spike-covid-strategy Dr. Mati Hlatshwayo Davis joined “St. Louis on the Air” with an update on the ongoing pandemic — and shared what keeps her going in an incredibly challenging job. Thu, 06 Jan 2022 21:42:18 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2022-01-06/st-louis-health-director-discusses-omicron-spike-covid-strategy Evie Hemphill /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2022-01-04/st-louis-restaurants-fear-new-covid-wave-could-push-them-to-the-brink Restaurants haven’t seen COVID-19 aid in months. Now, they’re continuing to struggle amid omicron. Wed, 05 Jan 2022 21:47:31 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2022-01-04/st-louis-restaurants-fear-new-covid-wave-could-push-them-to-the-brink Jane Mather-Glass /coronavirus/2021-12-27/covid-cases-have-ballooned-quickly-in-st-louis-officials-warn-it-will-get-worse St. Louis County is experiencing one of its largest surges in COVID cases in more than a year. Mon, 27 Dec 2021 23:03:42 GMT /coronavirus/2021-12-27/covid-cases-have-ballooned-quickly-in-st-louis-officials-warn-it-will-get-worse Shahla Farzan /coronavirus/2021-12-04/dont-let-omicron-crash-your-holiday-gathering-heres-how-to-keep-your-family-safe You might want to cancel that holiday party, and definitely dust off your face mask. Don't panic, but do step up your precautions. Here's how. Mon, 20 Dec 2021 16:37:38 GMT /coronavirus/2021-12-04/dont-let-omicron-crash-your-holiday-gathering-heres-how-to-keep-your-family-safe Maria Godoy, Michaeleen Doucleff, Carmel Wroth