Omicron in US: First Death Due to New COVID-19 Variant Omicron, an Unvaccinated Man From Texas
The US has reported its first death due to the new Omicron variant of the coronavirus in Texas, according to health officials.
Washington, Dec 21: The US has reported its first death due to the new Omicron variant of the coronavirus in Texas, according to health officials.
A man in the US state of Texas, who was in his 50s, was unvaccinated and had previously been infected with COVID-19, according to a release from Harris County Public Health.
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The case is the first known confirmed Omicron-related death in the United States, CNN reported.
"The individual was at higher risk of severe complications from COVID-19 due to his unvaccinated status and had underlying health conditions," the release said.
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County Judge Lina Hidalgo announced the death on Monday, saying the man was in his 50s.
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