Covid-19 Omicron Variant (Federal Data and Scientific Models) (National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID))
| Tracking # |
57581 |
| Multi Request | Covid-19 Omicron Variant (Federal Data and Scientific Models) |
| Submitted | Dec. 21, 2021 |
| Est. Completion | None |
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From: Erin Marie Miller
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
1. All data, statistics, and scientific models related to the Omicron variant (sometimes referred to as B.1.1.529, GR/484A, or 21K) of the COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) virus in your agency's possession between 10/1/2021 and the date this request is ultimately processed. Please make sure to include attachments to any emails that might be included in the responsive documents for this request.
The requested documents and information will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In order to help determine my status to assess fees, you should know that I am a freelance journalist whose work is frequently published in print and online by news outlets and magazines at the local, regional and national levels. As a member of the media, I request a waiver of all fees.
In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I am willing to pay up to $25 for the requested information. If there is a fee that exceeds that amount, please notify me prior to initiating work on the request.
I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 20 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Erin Miller
From: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Dear Erin Miller, This is an automated message from the NIH FOIA Request Portal. Your submission has been received by the National Institutes of Health. NIH will review your request and contact you regarding next steps. Regards, National Institutes of Health, FOIA Program
From: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Dear Erin Miller,
The status of your FOIA request #57581 has been updated to the following status 'Received'. To log into the NIH FOIA Public Portal click on the Application URL below.
https://foiaportal.nih.gov
Sincerely,
National Institutes of Health
From: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Dear Erin Miller,
The status of your FOIA request #57581 has been updated to the following status 'Assigned for Processing'. To log into the NIH FOIA Public Portal click on the Application URL below.
https://foiaportal.nih.gov
Sincerely,
National Institutes of Health
From: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Good morning Ms. Miller,
We have received the request you submitted under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) for:
1. All data, statistics, and scientific models related to the Omicron variant (sometimes referred to as B.1.1.529, GR/484A, or 21K) of the COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) virus in your agency's possession between 10/1/2021 and the date this request is ultimately processed. Please make sure to include attachments to any emails that might be included in the responsive documents for this request.
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is the Federal agency responsible for tracking data and statistics and they have extensive information available related to the Omicron variant and data tracking posted on their website<https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.html>. If the information you are seeking is not there or on the NIH COVID website<https://covid19.nih.gov/>, please identify whose records you would like us to search and what keywords you would like us to use. Please be advised that there is an extensive backlog at this time and the FOIA requires us to process requests in the order they were received. Thus, defining your search parameters as narrowly as possible will assist us in getting materials to you as timely as possible.
Lastly, kindly provide links to material supporting your request to be classified as a "freelance journalist" and therefore not subject to fees.
Regards,
Robin L. Schofield, MPS
Government Information Specialist
Freedom of Information and Privacy Act Branch OM/OD/NHLBI/FOIA Service Center
FOIA Line: 301-496-9737
Fax: 301-402-3604
From: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Good afternoon Ms. Miller,
Kindly reply to my email message below so we can move forward with your request.
Thank you.
Robin L. Schofield
NHLBI FOIA Service Center
From: Erin Marie Miller
Hi Robin,
Thank you for following up on FOIA request #57581.
The link you sent me does provide sufficient data at the moment. I will file a new request with more specific keywords if necessary after reviewing the available information.
Thank you,
Erin Miller
From: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Dear Erin Miller,
The status of your FOIA request #57581 has been updated to the following status 'Assigned for Processing'. To log into the NIH FOIA Public Portal click on the Application URL below.
https://foiaportal.nih.gov
Sincerely,
National Institutes of Health
From: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Dear Erin Miller,
The status of your FOIA request #57581 has been updated to the following status 'In Process'. To log into the NIH FOIA Public Portal click on the Application URL below.
https://foiaportal.nih.gov
Sincerely,
National Institutes of Health
From: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Dear Erin Miller,
The status of your FOIA request #57581 has been updated to the following status 'Closed'. To log into the NIH FOIA Public Portal click on the Application URL below.
https://foiaportal.nih.gov
Sincerely,
National Institutes of Health
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