Evening Edition: With much still to learn about omicron variant, here’s what is known so far

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Sign up for this newsletter Read online The day's most important stories, curated by Post editors.     A gas station attendant stands next to a newspaper headline in Pretoria, South Africa, on Saturday. (AP) With much still to learn about omicron variant, here's what is known so far Scientists say the new coronavirus variant has a high number of mutations that could make it more easily transmissible. While more research is needed, scientists have confirmed some important details. By Meryl Kornfield, Lateshia Beachum and Adela Suliman ●  Read more »   Omicron found from U.K. to Hong Kong as countries race to impose controls By Chico Harlan and Lesley Wroughton ●  Read more »   N.Y. declares covid state of emergency as Gov. Hochul warns variant 'is coming' By Andrew Jeong ●  Read more »   What to know about travel after omicron's discovery By The Way | A Post Travel Destination ●  By Natalie B. Compton ●  Read more »   Biden's challenge, gamble and wish set the table for the 2022 elections The Take ●  By Dan Balz ●  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   After 50 years, the mystery of these Vietnam War photos of 'Donut Dollies' is solved By Manuel Roig-Franzia ●  Read more »   He spent almost 50 years alone at 10,000 feet. His hobby helped shape climate research in the Rockies. Story by Karin Brulliard | Photos by Chet Strange for The Post ●  Read more »   At the English Channel, plans and prayers before perilous final leg in migrants' long journeys By Rick Noack and William Booth ●  Read more »   Rising antisemitism, focus on identity highlight Hannukah's darker history of radical Jews' revolt against assimilation By Michelle Boorstein ●  Read more »   Honduras vote raises fears of violence at what U.S. official calls a 'key moment' for Central America By Delphine Schrank and Mary Beth Sheridan ●  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   'Afghan Girl' from National Geographic cover evacuated to Rome, Italian government says By Adela Suliman ●  Read more »   Dave Chappelle's return to alma mater raised concerns among some students and parents By Vanessa G. Sánchez ●  Read more »   Ghislaine Maxwell trial set to open in New York, two years after Jeffrey Epstein's jailhouse suicide By Shayna Jacobs ●  Read more »   Russia jails 5 people over coal mine disaster that killed 51 By Dasha Litvinova | AP ●  Read more »   Gifting a gamer? Consider these tips and ideas. Launcher | Video Game News & Analysis ●  By Washington Post Staff ●  Read more »   Panel approves bid to demolish Wright brothers' first bike shop By Associated Press ●  Read more »   Central figure in American musical theater dies at 91 Stephen Sondheim | 1930–2021 ●  By Tim Page ●  Read more »     We think you'll like this newsletter Check out Post Most for the most popular and interesting stories of the day, from politics to opinions to world news, to keep you in the know. In your inbox, every day. Sign up »

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