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All three of the cases announced today involve individuals from the Baltimore Metropolitan Region. Two cases are from the same household, including a vaccinated individual who recently traveled to South Africa and an unvaccinated person who was a close contact of that individual. One unrelated case involves a vaccinated individual with no known recent travel history. None of the three individuals are hospitalized. https://governor.maryland.gov/2021/12/03/governor-hogan-announces-first-three-confirmed-cases-of-omicron-variant-in-maryland/

First Case of COVID-19 Omicron Variant Identified in Philadelphia Resident For immediate release: December 03, 2021Published by: Board of Health, Department of Public Health Contact: James Garrow [email protected] PHILADELPHIA—The Philadelphia Department of Public Health announced that a Philadelphia resident has tested positive for the Omicron variant of COVID-19. This person is a man in his 30’s from Northwest Philadelphia. The Heath Department is working to get more information on the case. The Health Department is coordinating with the Pennsylvania Department of Health and U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This announcement is in addition to cases identified in California, Colorado, Hawaii, Minnesota, and New York. Some basic information on these cases has been published and thus far all have reported mild symptoms. At this time, the Health Department is issuing a warning to all Philadelphians to take precautions, given the possibility that this new strain may be more transmissible. This includes seriously reconsidering plans for indoor holiday gatherings and activities. “Since the discovery of this new variant, we have been preparing for the likelihood of an Omicron case in Philadelphia,” said Mayor Jim Kenney. “A new variant, especially one that may be more transmissible, means that we have to stay vigilant about taking steps to protect ourselves and everyone around us. I know that this news is especially discouraging as we enter the holiday season, but we can get through this together. Now is the time to get your vaccine or booster, mask up, and take extra precautions when you are going out in public or getting together with other households.” “It is not unexpected that we would see Omicron here in Philadelphia,” said Health Commissioner Dr. Cheryl Bettigole. “Just because there is a case of this new variant here does not mean it’s too late to take precautions. There are things that you can do to protect yourself and your loved ones. This is not like when we first saw COVID cases. We know what works, and we’ve been doing a great job doing those things.” “First and foremost, get vaccinated. If you have not gotten your COVID vaccine yet, get it today. If you need a second dose, get it today. If it’s been two months since your Johnson & Johnson shot or six months since your Pfizer or Moderna shot, get your booster today. Every child five and older is eligible to be vaccinated and should start their two-dose series as soon as possible. There are clinics with plenty of vaccine right in your neighborhood. Visit vaccines.gov or phila.gov/vaccine for locations and times.” “We know that masks, being outdoors, and social distancing are protective from all COVID variants. That means that we need to remember to always wear masks when around others indoors. If possible, avoid crowded indoor spaces and if you do need to go, consider wearing two masks or wearing an N95. If you get together indoors with others, limit your socializing to only vaccinated people and only get together with one or two other households. If you are going to see someone elderly or someone with chronic health conditions and can’t do your visiting outside, take a rapid test before you go and reschedule if you have any symptoms of illness. Don’t assume that staying six feet from others indoors or wearing a cloth mask alone will be enough to protect you against Omicron.” “Omicron is not something we wanted to have to deal with, but Philadelphia has shown that, by continuing to do these simple acts, we protect each other. Now is the time to start thinking about how our actions can affect those we love around us.” ### The Philadelphia Department of Public Health is managing its own news media list. If you were forwarded this email and would like to receive future press releases and media advisories, please email [email protected].

This person is a man in his 30’s from Northwest Philadelphia. https://www.phila.gov/2021-12-03-first-case-of-covid-19-omicron-variant-identified-in-philadelphia-resident/

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Nebraska Identifies The COVID-19 Omicron Variant For Immediate Release: 12/3/2021 MEDIA CONTACT Khalilah LeGrand, (402) 471-9313, [email protected] Vaccination is the best form of protection against COVID-19 LINCOLN –The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), the Nebraska Public Health Solutions (PHS) District, and the Nebraska Public Health Laboratory (NPHL) have detected six cases of the Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2 among Nebraska residents. The first case was likely exposed during international travel to Nigeria, returned on November 23rd, and became symptomatic on November 24th. The five remaining cases were likely exposed through household contact with the first case. Only one of the six cases were vaccinated. None have required hospitalization. DHHS Acting State Epidemiologist Dr. Matthew Donahue said, “Coronavirus will continue to be with us forever. The identification of the latest variant, Omicron reinforces the importance of Nebraskans to get vaccinated. The more Nebraskans are vaccinated, the less opportunity new SARS-CoV-2 variants will have to take hold in the state. With delta, which is the current predominant variant, unvaccinated Nebraskans are filling hospitals at a rate 10 times higher than vaccinated Nebraskans. We are doing our part to find new variants when they emerge and arrive in the state, older Nebraskans have done their part in getting vaccinated at high rates; we need younger Nebraskans to keep stepping up to protect themselves and each other by choosing to get vaccinated." DHHS has built and maintains a strong statewide genomic surveillance program that includes a consortium of local and state epidemiologists, and laboratory experts: the Nebraska Public Health Laboratory, Creighton University, and the UNMC College of Public Health. For this identification, the patient self-identified their travel history, sought testing, and alerted the local health department. The local health department promptly investigated and coordinated testing for sequencing to identify a variant, and sequencing was rapidly completed through NPHL. Dr. Peter Iwen and Dr. Baha Abdalhamid at NPHL identified the Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2 using the Clear Labs next generation whole genome sequencer and the identification was made available for public health response immediately. Testing platforms will still produce a “positive" result for the Omicron variant (and other variants). The state of Nebraska has fully vaccinated 62.4% of eligible residents. The state boasts an 87% vaccination rate of adults 65 plus. Nebraskans can register for vaccination at Vaccinate.Ne.Gov .

The five remaining cases were likely exposed through household contact with the first case. Only one of the six cases were vaccinated. None have required hospitalization. https://dhhs.ne.gov/Pages/Nebraska-Identifies-the-COVID-19-Omicron-Variant.aspx

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For Immediate Release: December 02, 2021 Los Angeles County Reports First Case of the Omicron Variant The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) has received confirmation of its first case of COVID-19 with mutations consistent with the new Omicron variant (B.1.1.529). The individual returned to Los Angeles County after travel to South Africa via London on 11/22/2021. This infection is most likely travel-related. The individual, who is a fully vaccinated adult and a Los Angeles County resident, is self-isolating, and their symptoms are improving without medical care. A small number of close contacts in Los Angeles have been identified and, to date, all have tested negative and have no symptoms. “Throughout the pandemic, we have always known there would be more mutations, resulting in the possibility of a more dangerous variant than the Delta variant,” said Dr. Barbara Ferrer, PhD, MPH, MEd, Director of Public Health. “While we can’t know for certain the impact of Omicron at this time, the good news is that we already know how to reduce transmission and slow spread using both pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical interventions. I encourage everyone to take the steps that we know offer protection, including getting vaccinated or boosted, tested if you feel sick or are a close contact, and wearing your mask indoors and at large mega events.” Getting vaccinated or boosted is most important as we go into the holiday season where many will be traveling and gathering with others. The vaccines are effective against the Delta variant and earlier strains of the virus, which allows us to remain hopeful that the approved vaccines will also provide some protection against Omicron. Residents can walk-in to any Public Health vaccination site or make an appointment at the hundreds of additional sites across the county. For more information, visit VaccinateLACounty.com. With continued substantial transmission and the possibility of a highly infectious new variant of concern, all residents across LA County should continue adhering to the masking requirements and wear a mask when indoors or at large outdoor mega events - regardless of vaccination status. Individuals should also wear a mask when at any crowded indoor or outdoor events. Testing is an important tool in early detection of infection to reduce spread and Public Health encourages residents who have traveled for the holidays to get tested if they traveled internationally or to locations in this country with high transmission rates, or they participated at gatherings and events with large numbers of people, some of which may be unvaccinated. Residents are reminded that they are legally required to isolate if they have a positive COVID test result and that vaccinated close contacts with symptoms and unvaccinated close contacts need to quarantine. Beginning tomorrow, international travelers arriving at the LAX international terminal will be offered free rapid COVID-19 tests and information on federal recommendations for quarantining and testing.

The individual returned to Los Angeles County after travel to South Africa via London on 11/22/2021. This infection is most likely travel-related. http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/phcommon/public/media/mediapubdetail.cfm?unit=media&ou=ph&prog=media&cur=cur&prid=3544&row=25&start=1

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New Cases 604 51,134 Total Currently Hospitalized 76 Hospitalized In ICU 23 Hospitalized Under Investigation 0 Percent Positive 7-day Avg. 5.2% People Tested 547,444 Total Tests 2,588,050 Recovered 41,356 80.9% of Cases Deaths 414 0.8% of Cases Last Updated: 12/2/2021, 10:55:53 AM https://www.healthvermont.gov/covid-19/current-activity/case-dashboard

Cumulative COVID-19 Cases by County Download a csv file with the most recent cumulative case data by county. Download a csv file with historical case data by county and date. Maine COVID-19 Reopening Gating Metrics Cumulative COVID-19 Cases by ZIP Code Download a csv file with the most recent cumulative case data by zip code. Tables of COVID-19 Testing and Contact Tracing Data, Hospital Use, and Case Demographics View a Table of Contact Tracing (Sara Alert) Data Contact Tracing (Sara Alert) Data Number of Individuals Currently in Monitoring Total Number of Individuals Submitted for Enrollment 5,361 174,054 Maine CDC updates contact tracing data weekly. Updated December 1, 2021 at 9:17 AM. https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/mecdc/infectious-disease/epi/airborne/coronavirus/data.shtml

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COVID-19 Summary Report (data updated as of December 2, 9:00 AM) Number of Persons with COVID-19163,961 Recovered153,978 (94%) Deaths Attributed to COVID-19 1,732 (1%) Total Current COVID-19 Cases 8,251 Current Hospitalizations 397 https://www.covid19.nh.gov/

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