The latest coronavirus surge in the United States, driven by the Omicron variant, has disrupted businesses. After hosts of NBC's late night shows were hit with Covid, the network's morning show had a host of its own catch the virus. Hoda Kotb — one of the hosts of the NBC's "Today" — said on Thursday that she has tested positive for Covid. The researchers focused on 30 people infected with COVID at five workplaces that experienced what were most likely outbreaks of the Omicron variant last month. The people received both saliva-based PCR tests (the gold standard) and rapid antigen-based tests involving nasal swabs.

Source: Daily Sun January 07, 2022 05:29 UTC