Omicron spreading quickly; Gov. Edwards touts Louisiana vaccination rates

(iStock)

The omicron COVID-19 variant first detected in southern Africa about a month ago now comprised about 3% of cases sequenced in the U.S., according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.


Already an INSIDER? Sign in.

We are glad you enjoy reading Business Report.

Continue reading this story and get ACCESS to all our content from any device with a subscription now.

  • Get access to more than a decade of story archives.
  • Get access to our searchable data center of TOP LISTS.
  • Get exclusive content only available to INSIDERS.