Home Top Stories Omicron variant now makes up 95% of new COVID-19 cases, CDC says Omicron variant now makes up 95% of new COVID-19 cases, CDC says 01/05/2022 358 The White House COVID-19 Response Team held a briefing Wednesday as the number of COVID-19 cases continues to surge. RELATED ARTICLESMORE FROM AUTHOR Trump attends wake for fallen NYPD officer Former Sen. Joe Lieberman laid to rest Friday in Connecticut Obama ‘scolded’ protesters, comes to Biden’s defense on Gaza