News Wrap: Pfizer says its booster protects against omicron

Clip: 12/08/2021 | 5m 41s | Video has closed captioning.

In our news wrap Wednesday, drug maker Pfizer says its double-dose vaccine — plus a booster — may offer significant protection against the omicron variant. Olaf Schultz has officially become Germany's chancellor — marking the end of Angela Merkel's 16-year tenure. Canada and Britain are the latest to join the U.S. diplomatic boycott of the Winter Olympics in China.

Aired: 12/08/21

Rating: NR

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News Wrap: Pfizer says its booster protects against omicron

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