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omicron
Alabama confirms first case of Omicron COVID variant
The Alabamian confirmed to have the omicron variant had no travel history outside of the state.
UAB epidemiologist: South Africa sees child hospitalizations surge amid omicron variant
UAB's Dr. Suzanne Judd said there's still much to learn about omicron, but the rise in children being hospitalized is concerning.
First case of omicron COVID variant confirmed in U.S.
The Californian had just returned from South Africa and tested positive for the variant five days later.
New COVID variant omicron concerns Alabama physicians
Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo, UAB’s director of infectious diseases, said omicron hasn't yet been detected in the U.S. but expects it’s here.