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Omicron COVID-19 variant: First U.S. case reported and other updates

The first reported U.S. case of the Omicron COVID variant has been detected in California, the CDC announced Wednesday. Here's the latest.

Omicron COVID-19 variant: First U.S. case reported and other updates

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CDC confirms first case of Omicron COVID-19 variant in U.S.

CDC confirms first case of Omicron COVID-19 variant in U.S.

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Omicron COVID variant was in Europe before South African scientists detected and flagged it to the world

Omicron COVID variant was in Europe before South African scientists detected and flagged it to the world

In hunt for Omicron, CDC offered free COVID tests to some flights from Southern Africa

In hunt for Omicron, CDC offered free COVID tests to some flights from Southern Africa

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Labs across U.S. test for COVID Omicron variant

Labs across U.S. test for COVID Omicron variant

Biden says Omicron variant is "cause for concern, not a cause for panic"

Biden says Omicron variant is "cause for concern, not a cause for panic"

CBS News - By Kathryn Watson, Melissa Quinn

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