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New BA. 5 Omicron variant becoming dominant strain; experts say its the easiest transmitted yet
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New BA. 5 Omicron variant becoming dominant strain; experts say its the easiest transmitted yet

  • Olivianna Calmes
  • Updated Jul 12, 2022

CHAMPAIGN, Ill (WAND) - The new strain of Omicron, BA. 5, is considered the easiest transmitted strain so far. This past summer a wave of COVI…

'Deltacron' variant of COVID-19 confirmed in three countries
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'Deltacron' variant of COVID-19 confirmed in three countries

  • Updated Mar 11, 2022

(WAND) - A hybrid strain of COVID-19 that combines the delta and omicron variants - dubbed "deltacron" - has been confirmed globally. 

'Stealth omicron' variant found in central Illinois
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'Stealth omicron' variant found in central Illinois

  • Updated Feb 25, 2022

ILLINOIS (WAND) - Two cases of the 'stealth omicron' variant of COVID-19 have been identified in central Illinois. 

Carle Health turns to new antibody treatment after FDA removes authorization for other options
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Carle Health turns to new antibody treatment after FDA removes authorization for other options

  • Updated Jan 26, 2022

URBANA, ILL (WAND) - Carle Health officials are turning to a third antibody treatment after the FDA pulled authorization for two monoclonal an…

CDC: U.S. Omicron cases may see quick drop after fast rise
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CDC: U.S. Omicron cases may see quick drop after fast rise

  • Jan 7, 2022

(WAND) - After COVID-19 cases related to the Omicron variant in the U.S. spiked recently, the director of the Centers for Disease Control and …

MCHD: COVID-19 situation 'critical', public should wear masks
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MCHD: COVID-19 situation 'critical', public should wear masks

  • Updated Jan 5, 2022

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - The Macon County Health Department issued an urgent notice for the public to wear masks, calling the pandemic situation…

Omicron variant detected in Sangamon County
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Omicron variant detected in Sangamon County

  • Updated Dec 28, 2021

SPRINGFIELD Ill. (WAND) — Four cases of the omicron variant of COVID-19 have been reported in Sangamon County.

Local doctor says COVID-19 cases rising during holiday season
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Local doctor says COVID-19 cases rising during holiday season

  • Dec 15, 2021

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - A local health officials is stressing for people to get vaccinated as COVID-19 cases rise this holiday season and varia…

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