First known ‘Omicron death in America’ in dispute—health official ‘can’t confirm’ cause of death

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On Monday, the US reported its first Omicron variant death. A phone call with a reporter though reveals that the man did not necessarily die of the variant.

“Sad to report the first local fatality from the Omicron variant of COVID-19. A man in his 50’s from the eastern portion of Harris County who was not vaccinated. Please – get vaccinated and boosted,” tweeted Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo.

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