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The Covid 411 podcast provides daily updates, news, alerts, and information regarding the coronavirus, the many variants like Delta and Omicron, and COVID 19. Covid 411 aggregates information from a variety of sources including the CDC, WHO, and major media outlets to present a snapshot of Covid coverage and statistics.

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  1. COVID, Coronavirus, Omicron, and vaccine updates for 03-04-2022

    Hope you didn’t sell everything you own to go into the mask business. Data released by the CDC shows Covid levels have dropped enough that more than 90% of Americans can go without masks. The data shows nearly everyone in the country lives in an area with low to medium risk, though that data came...

  2. COVID, Coronavirus, Omicron, and vaccine updates for 03-03-2022

    This is Covid 411, the latest on Omicron and other COVID variants, and new hotspots for March 3rd, 2022. The US has a new plan for COVID. The White House said it's time for America to stop letting the coronavirus “dictate how we live.” Part of the new plan is a new “test to treat” program to...

  3. COVID, Coronavirus, Omicron, and vaccine updates for 03-02-2022

    The CDC estimates there have been 140 million Covid-19 infections in the US, that’s almost double the 74.3 million cases that have been reported as of January 31 and 43% of the country. The new number comes from antibody seroprevalence surveys, in which blood samples submitted to labs for…

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  4. COVID, Coronavirus, Omicron, and vaccine updates for 03-01-2022

    Looks like Americans were definitely ready for the pandemic to be done. A new AP poll shows fewer people now than in January are worried they’ll get infected, only 24%. Of those who say they still worry, about two-thirds are fully vaccinated while only 40% are unvaccinated. Most Americans think…

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  5. COVID, Coronavirus, Omicron, and vaccine updates for 02-28-2022

    Here’s how we’re doing. COVID is continuing to subside around the world with a weekly 16% decrease in deaths and 15% decrease in cases since Omicron first showed up. However, Asia's infections rose 4% and deaths were only down 0.9% with South Korea, Indonesia, Vietnam and Hong Kong setting daily...

  6. COVID, Coronavirus, Omicron, and vaccine updates for 02-25-2022

    This is Covid 411, the latest on Omicron and other COVID variants, and new hotspots for February 25th, 2022. We’re starting to learn a little more about the so-called stealth Omicron or BA2 variant. It’s now causing more than a third of new Omicron cases around the world. It’s been found in more...

  7. COVID, Coronavirus, Omicron, and vaccine updates for 02-24-2022

    This is Covid 411, the latest on Omicron and other COVID variants, and new hotspots for February 24th, 2022. The US full vaccination rate is still quite a way from even 70%, and it doesn’t look like it’s going to get any better. Demand has all but collapsed, especially in states that weren’t so…

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  8. COVID, Coronavirus, Omicron, and vaccine updates for 02-23-2022

    This is Covid 411, the latest on Omicron and other COVID variants, and new hotspots for February 23rd, 2022. Hong Kong is going to test its entire population of 7.5 million people three times for COVID in March. To get that done, testing capacity will be boosted to 1 million a day or more. The...

  9. COVID, Coronavirus, Omicron, and vaccine updates for 02-22-2022

    This is Covid 411, the latest on Omicron and other COVID variants, and new hotspots for February 22nd, 2022. If you want something to worry about, you can continue to worry about the Omicron variant BA2, because it’s spreading about 30% more easily than the first Omicron, which as we recall…

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  10. COVID, Coronavirus, Omicron, and vaccine updates for 02-21-2022

    This is Covid 411, the latest on Omicron and other COVID variants, and new hotspots for February 21st, 2022. The UK government announced those with COVID won't be legally required to self-isolate starting this week. That’s part of the plan for “living with COVID” that will also probably see…

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  11. COVID, Coronavirus, Omicron and Delta variants, and vaccine updates for 02-18-2022

    This is Covid 411, the latest on Omicron and other COVID variants, and new hotspots for February 18th, 2022. One influential model estimates 73% of Americans are, for now, immune to Omicron, and that could rise to 80% by mid-March. The coronavirus is still dangerous and tens of millions remain...

  12. COVID, Coronavirus, Omicron and Delta variants, and vaccine updates for 02-17-2022

    This is Covid 411, the latest on Omicron and other COVID variants, and new hotspots for February 17th, 2022. Encouraging signs all over the world. Germany announced plans to end most of the country's restrictions by March 20. They believe infections have reached their peak so there’s a three-step...

  13. COVID, Coronavirus, Omicron and Delta variants, and vaccine updates for 02-16-2022

    This is Covid 411, the latest on Omicron and other COVID variants, and new hotspots for February 16th, 2022. The head of the World Health Organization's Europe office said their attention is turning to growing rates of infection in Eastern Europe, where six countries — including Russia and…

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  14. COVID, Coronavirus, Omicron and Delta variants, and vaccine updates for 02-15-2022

    This is Covid 411, the latest on Omicron and other COVID variants, and new hotspots for February 15th, 2022. New York City fired 1,430 workers who didn’t comply with the city's vaccine mandate. Hundreds more got the shots after being notified they were getting fired. Of the fired workers, about…

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  15. COVID, Coronavirus, Omicron and Delta variants, and vaccine updates for 02-14-2022

    This is Covid 411, the latest on Omicron and other COVID variants, and new hotspots for February 14th, 2022. A study published in Nature Medicine found U.S. veterans who survived Covid were more likely to have suffered some type of cardiovascular problem within the next year. And that’s even if...

  16. COVID, Coronavirus, Omicron and Delta variants, and vaccine updates for 02-11-2022

    If the pandemic is ending, it doesn’t feel much like it in Russia. The country reported nearly 200,000 new cases in yet another record. Of course, vaccination rates there are low, Omicron is prevalent, and there aren’t that many restrictions. The bright side, while infections have soared, daily...

  17. COVID, Coronavirus, Omicron and Delta variants, and vaccine updates for 02-10-2022

    If this guy finally says it, you know it must be true. Dr. Anthony Fauci said the U.S. is exiting the “full-blown” pandemic phase of the COVID crisis. He said things that limit COVID-19, including vaccinations, medical treatments, and prior infection, will alter the situation significantly in the...

  18. COVID, Coronavirus, Omicron and Delta variants, and vaccine updates for 02-09-2022

    This is Covid 411, the latest on Omicron and other COVID variants, and new hotspots for February 9th, 2022. The World Health Organization expects the even more transmissible version of Omicron, BA.2, to increase in circulation around the world. What’s not clear is whether or not it can reinfect...

  19. COVID, Coronavirus, Omicron and Delta variants, and vaccine updates for 02-08-2022

    This is Covid 411, the latest on Omicron and other COVID variants, and new hotspots for February 8th, 2022. A story of mixed metrics. Yes, the Omicron wave has receded significantly in the US over the past few weeks. But more people are dying every day than died during the peak of Delta last...

  20. COVID, Coronavirus, Omicron and Delta variants, and vaccine updates for 02-07-2022

    This is Covid 411, the latest on Omicron and other COVID variants, and new hotspots for February 7th, 2022. The adapt as you learn process continues. The CDC is now considering new changes to vaccine guidance that’d lengthen how much time should pass between doses, and they’re doing this to lower...

  21. COVID, Coronavirus, Omicron and Delta variants, and vaccine updates for 02-04-2022

    This is Covid 411, the latest on Omicron and other COVID variants, and new hotspots for February 4th, 2022. Sweden has joined European nations removing coronavirus restrictions. The Prime Minister said, “It’s time to open Sweden again.” And apparently that will happen February 9. People can go to...

  22. COVID, Coronavirus, Omicron and Delta variants, and vaccine updates for 02-03-2022

    This is Covid 411, the latest on Omicron and other COVID variants, and new hotspots for February 3rd, 2022. The U.S. Army will immediately start discharging soldiers who’ve refused to get the mandatory COVID vaccine. How many are possibly getting kicked out? 3,300 service members. The Army’s...

  23. COVID, Coronavirus, Omicron and Delta variants, and vaccine updates for 02-02-2022

    This is Covid 411, the latest on Omicron and other COVID variants, and new hotspots for February 2nd, 2022. In Pfizer’s mind, there is no such thing as too young. It’s asked the FDA to expand the use of their vaccine to most kids under 5 years old. Data’s being submitted on a rolling basis to...

  24. COVID, Coronavirus, Omicron and Delta variants, and vaccine updates for 02-01-2022

    This is Covid 411, the latest on Omicron and other COVID variants, and new hotspots for February 1st, 2022. The FDA granted full approval to Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine, a shot that's already been given to tens of millions of Americans since its emergency authorization over a year ago. This means...

  25. COVID, Coronavirus, Omicron and Delta variants, and vaccine updates for 01-31-2022

    This is Covid 411, the latest on Omicron and other COVID variants, and new hotspots for January 31st, 2022. It’s just one city, but it’s a big one. The number of new cases in New York has fallen by more than half in a week according to the Governor’s office. The statewide positivity rate dropped…

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  26. COVID, Coronavirus, Omicron and Delta variants, and vaccine updates for 01-28-2022

    This is Covid 411, the latest on Omicron and other COVID variants, and new hotspots for January 28th, 2022. The European Medicines Agency has recommended Pfizer's coronavirus antiviral drug be authorized for use in the European Union. That’s the first time the agency’s recommended a pill for…

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  27. COVID, Coronavirus, Omicron and Delta variants, and vaccine updates for 01-27-2022

    This is Covid 411, the latest on Omicron and other COVID variants, and new hotspots for January 27th, 2022. The World Health Organization said there were 21 million new cases last week and that’s the highest weekly number of the entire pandemic. However, despite that, the number of deaths was...

  28. COVID, Coronavirus, Omicron and Delta variants, and vaccine updates for 01-26-2022

    This is Covid 411, the latest on Omicron and other COVID variants, and new hotspots for January 26th, 2022. The U.S. administration has thrown in the towel, withdrawing its rule requiring workers at big companies get vaccinated or face regular testing. The rule would have impacted more than 80...

  29. UntitledCOVID, Coronavirus, Omicron and Delta variants, and vaccine updates for 01-25-2022 Episode

    This is Covid 411, the latest on Omicron and other COVID variants, and new hotspots for January 25th, 2022. The head of the World Health Organization says it’s a mistake to think Omicron is the last variant that will emerge. And as sorta proof, a sub-lineage of Omicron, BA.2, is under formal...

  30. COVID, Coronavirus, Omicron and Delta variants, and vaccine updates for 01-24-2022

    This is Covid 411, the latest on Omicron and other COVID variants, and new hotspots for January 24th, 2022. So with things winding down for the moment, just how many more boosters are we going to need? The CEO of Pfizer says a once a year shot should eventually do the trick, and that would, for…

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  31. COVID, Coronavirus, Omicron and Delta variants, and vaccine updates for 01-21-2022

    This is Covid 411, the latest on Omicron and other COVID variants, and new hotspots for January 21st, 2022. Spain is planning a different approach to future surges of infection. It won’t be treated as an emergency, it’ll be seen as an illness that’s here to stay. Portugal and Britain are taking...

  32. COVID, Coronavirus, Omicron and Delta variants, and vaccine updates for 01-20-2022

    This is Covid 411, the latest on Omicron and other COVID variants, and new hotspots for January 20th, 2022. Now you’ll start to hear stories about the quest to return to normalcy. In the U.K., masks will no longer be mandatory in public places and COVID passports won’t be required for large…

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  33. COVID, Coronavirus, Omicron and Delta variants, and vaccine updates for 01-19-2022

    This is Covid 411, the latest on Omicron and other COVID variants, and new hotspots for January 19th, 2022. The U.S. quietly launched its website for Americans to request free at-home COVID tests a day early. It’s COVIDTests.gov and the order form is run by the U.S. Postal Service. You can get…

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  34. COVID, Coronavirus, Omicron and Delta variants, and vaccine updates for 01-18-2022

    This is Covid 411, the latest on Omicron and other COVID variants, and new hotspots for January 18th, 2022. Brace yourself, here’s a story about how more vaccine shots may not always be the answer. An Israeli hospital’s preliminary research suggests a fourth dose of vaccine adds only limited...

  35. COVID, Coronavirus, Omicron and Delta variants, and vaccine updates for 01-17-2022

    This is Covid 411, the latest on Omicron and other COVID variants, and new hotspots for January 17th, 2022. The US Department of Health and Human Services extended the Covid public health emergency for another 90 days. This will allow many public health protections and financial aid programs to...

  36. COVID, Coronavirus, Omicron and Delta variants, and vaccine updates for 01-14-2022

    This is Covid 411, the latest on Omicron and other COVID variants, and new hotspots for January 14th, 2022. The highest court in the land has ruled against the White House’s requirement that large businesses require employees to get a vaccine or test regularly and wear a mask on the job. And...

  37. COVID, Coronavirus, Omicron and Delta variants, and vaccine updates for 01-13-2022

    This is Covid 411, the latest on Omicron and other COVID variants, and new hotspots for January 13th, 2022. A report says around 458 local, state, tribal, and federal law enforcement officers died in the line of duty in 2021, an increase of 55% and the most since 1930. 301 of those were...

  38. COVID, Coronavirus, Omicron and Delta variants, and vaccine updates for 01-12-2022

    This is Covid 411, the latest on Omicron and other COVID variants, and new hotspots for January 12th, 2022. Reinforcing just how lucky we are that Omicron is mostly mild, the World Health Organization says the variant is on track to infect more than half of all Europeans. The organization added...

  39. COVID, Coronavirus, Omicron and Delta variants, and vaccine updates for 01-11-2022

    This is Covid 411, the latest on Omicron and other COVID variants, and new hotspots for January 11th, 2022. Free tests are coming for American citizens, perhaps just in time for you to not need them. Starting Saturday, private health insurers must cover up to eight home COVID tests per month for...

  40. COVID, Coronavirus, Omicron and Delta variants, and vaccine updates for 01-10-2022

    This is Covid 411, the latest on Omicron and other COVID variants, and new hotspots for January 10th, 2022. COVID cases might be beginning to slow down. Looking just at New York, for the first time since mid-December, hospitalizations decreased by almost 100 patients Saturday. The daily…

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  41. COVID, Coronavirus, Omicron and Delta variants, and vaccine updates for 01-07-2022

    This is Covid 411, the latest on Omicron and other COVID variants, and new hotspots for January 7th, 2022. As with previous variants, Omicron is sidelining people we really need. More than 800 Los Angeles city police and fire personnel have been sidelined, which is adding to 911 response times....

  42. COVID, Coronavirus, Omicron and Delta variants, and vaccine updates for 01-06-2022

    This is Covid 411, the latest on Omicron and other COVID variants, and new hotspots for January 6th, 2022. So what’s really going on at hospitals? We hear Omicron is mild yet hospitalizations are so high systems are breaking. Mostly, the pain is from staff shortages, a combination of self-imposed...

  43. COVID, Coronavirus, Omicron and Delta variants, and vaccine updates for 01-05-2022

    This is Covid 411, the latest on Omicron and other COVID variants, and new hotspots for January 5th, 2022. The U.S. added more than 1 million people to its case count Monday that encompasses a surge in infections over the holidays. It doesn’t really count as a single day record since much of the...

  44. COVID, Coronavirus, Omicron and Delta variants, and vaccine updates for 01-04-2022

    This is Covid 411, the latest on Omicron and other COVID variants, and new hotspots for January 4th, 2022. Another Covid variant has reportedly been found in France. The mutant strain has 46 mutations. About 12 cases have been spotted near Marseille, with the first linked to travel to Cameroon.…

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  45. COVID, Coronavirus, Omicron and Delta variants, and vaccine updates for 01-03-2022

    This is Covid 411, the latest on Omicron and other COVID variants, and new hotspots for January 3rd, 2022. Top federal health officials in the U.S. are now looking to add a negative test along with its five-day isolation restrictions for Americans who test positive but have no symptoms. You…

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  46. COVID, Coronavirus, Omicron and Delta variants, and vaccine updates for 12-31-2021

    This is Covid 411, the latest on Omicron and other COVID variants, and new hotspots for December 31st, 2021. Lots of concern about the number of children being hospitalized with COVID, and most of them aren’t vaccinated. The CDC says during the week of Dec. 22-28, an average 378 children 17 and...

  47. COVID, Coronavirus, Omicron and Delta variants, and vaccine updates for 12-30-2021

    This is Covid 411, the latest on Omicron and other COVID variants, and new hotspots for December 30th, 2021. Whoops. Germany’s health minister said their infection rate is likely two to three times higher than the statistics that have been reported. He said there’s a shortfall in staff that…

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  48. COVID, Coronavirus, Omicron and Delta variants, and vaccine updates for 12-29-2021

    This is Covid 411, the latest on Omicron and other COVID variants, and new hotspots for December 29th, 2021. The US Tuesday broke the previous record for most daily cases as infections accelerate. And most experts are saying Omicron is going to make for a very difficult January. One CNN medical...

  49. COVID, Coronavirus, Omicron and Delta variants, and vaccine updates for 12-28-2021

    This is Covid 411, the latest on Omicron and other COVID variants, and new hotspots for December 28th, 2021. The CDC shortened its isolation and quarantine recommendations for Americans based on data that if you’re infected, you’re most contagious two days before and three days after symptoms…

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  50. COVID, Coronavirus, Omicron and Delta variants, and vaccine updates for 12-24-2021

    This is Covid 411, the latest on Omicron and other COVID variants, and new hotspots for December 27th, 2021. New extreme restrictions in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, mostly effecting the hospitality and leisure industry. Each nation’s rules are different, but all feature limits on the…

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The Covid 411 podcast provides daily updates, news, alerts, and information regarding the coronavirus, the many variants like Delta and Omicron, and COVID 19. Covid 411 aggregates information from a variety of sources including the CDC, WHO, and major media outlets to present a snapshot of Covid coverage and statistics.

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