Omicron Variant - Explained
A new COVID-19 variant has been identified. Classified on November 26 by the World Health Organization as a variant of concern, the variant was named Omicron and described as posing a "very high risk" to public health. Health leaders call this variant as a cause for concern but not a cause for panic. We talk about the virus and remind folks about how to find a vaccine or booster.
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0:00 Omicron variant
0:28 Virus protection
0:55 Vaccines
1:18 What's next
1:43 Find a vaccine
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Read the WHO Update on Omicron:
https://www.who.int/news/item/28-11-2...
CDC Statement:
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/20...
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https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/covid-1...
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