The On Deadline Podcast

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Omicron--loud bark but little bite. Plus, a cream cheese shortage leaves bagels feeling naked. Dec 07, 2021

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Doctors and scientists are learning more about the omicron variant. It seems to be more contagious but not as severe.

Pandemic-related supply chain problems are now leading to a cream cheese shortage on the East Coast much to the dismay of bagel fans.

A fake arm is used to avoid a real vaccine.

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Another big worry about omicron. Plus, the common cold could protect against COVID-19. Dec 03, 2021

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More and more cases of the omicron variant are being found in the U.S. and the rest of the world. That's leading to a lot more concern and nervousness out there. New information could add to all that. South African scientists are warning omicron may be causing more reinfections than earlier virus mutants.

Parts of the U.S. are dealing with a record number of COVID hospitalizations.

A new study explains why some people have an easier time with COVID compared to others.

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Fighting COVID-19 one at-home test at a time. Plus, did omicron start in a rodent? Dec 02, 2021

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President Biden announces new measures to fight COVID and the omicron variant. One calls for health insurance companies to reimburse people for at-home test kits.

The U.S. is lagging behind other countries when it comes to available and affordable rapid at-home COVID tests.

Did omicron really begin in a person? Its origins might not be human.

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Omicron in the U.S. Keep calm and carry on or panic and run? Dec 01, 2021

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The omicron variant is now in the U.S. A person in San Francisco who was fully vaccinated arrived from South Africa. They're dealing with mild symptoms and recovering. How worried should we be about this variant? Do we have to start over now?

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Did omicron really originate in South Africa? Plus, Merck's COVID pill might be less than advertised. Nov 30, 2021

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The origins of the omicron variant remain a mystery but it's possible it's been around for a while now.

Omicron is making stock market investors and traders nervous.

Merck's COVID treatment drug might not be as strong as once believed.

Pharmacies are struggling with a shortage of pharmacists and other workers.

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Omicron--the new variant of concern. How worried should we be? Nov 29, 2021

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The omicron variant is here. What is it? Where did it come from?

Can vaccines work against it?

Will travel bans be enough to stop its spread?

Can this variant escape current and upcoming treatments and pills to stop COVID?

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COVID-19 surges in Europe again and so are the protests. Plus, Thanksgiving dinners are back on after a year off. Nov 24, 2021

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COVID-19 cases are surging again in Europe. New lockdowns and vaccine mandates are being met with resistance.

Could a central vaccine database benefit the U.S.?

Food banks are dealing with supply chain problems just before the holidays.

If you took Thanksgiving off last year, we have tips to prepare a Thanksgiving meal in case you're rusty.

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Is the U.S. in for another Winter surge? Plus, Thanksgiving travel chaos returns. Nov 22, 2021

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Winter is coming and COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are on the rise across the U.S. Can the vaccines help stop another surge?

Thanksgiving travel looks to be even worse this year after many people skipped visiting family last year.

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Time to get a booster shot. Plus, it might be hard to find Santa at the mall this year. Nov 19, 2021

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The FDA has formally approved Covid-19 booster shots from Pfizer and Moderna for all American adults ahead of the holiday season.

We've seen a sharp increase in the number of people hospitalized with eating disorders, and the pandemic is partly to blame.

There have been all kinds of shortages recently. Now, it's a shortage of Santa Clauses!

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Will new Covid-19 treatments help us hold off another winter surge? Plus, dealing with unvaccinated family members on Thanksgiving. Nov 18, 2021

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Pfizer is asking federal regulators to authorize its antiviral pill to treat Covid-19. Merck has a similar medication. And both will be selling them to poorer countries for cheap. Will this turn the tide against the virus?

California is allowing all adults to sign up for booster shots. Will they help us fight an expected winter surge?

And Thanksgiving is coming up. How do you deal with getting together with family members who aren't vaccinated?

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