'This Omicron variant is extraordinarily contagious. It's as contagious as measles, and that's about the most contagious virus that we've seen,' CNN medical analyst Jonathan Reiner told CNN's Pamela Brown.
"It's going to take over," Fauci, the nation's top infectious disease expert, said of the Omicron variant on CNN's"State of the Union" Sunday, urging Americans to get vaccinated and get their booster shots."And be prudent in everything else you do: When you travel in your indoor settings that are congregated, wear a mask.
"In New York City, Covid-19 cases more than doubled from the beginning of the week on December 13 to Saturday. But Covid-19 hospitalizations remained around the same throughout the week, with a slight spike in hospitalizations reported Saturday, according to data released by Mayor Bill de Blasio's office. In response, de Blasio announced the city would start distributing half a million at-home rapid Covid-19 tests for free through community organizations.
Ireland Latest News, Ireland Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Fauci says Omicron restrictions may be needed, majority of Americans disagree'If the counts keep going up and the test positivity keeps going up, we may need to be more restrictive,' Fauci said.
Read more »
Dr. Fauci on Omicron: Boosters promising in fighting off severe disease'The vaccines, as good as they are, are going to still allow there to be breakthrough infections,' Dr. Fauci says on the omicron variant. 'Based on what we're seeing in South Africa...if you get boosted, your protection from severe disease is still going to be considerably high.'
Read more »
Fauci Says New Definition Of Full Vaccination Is Not Ruled OutThis means a booster shot could become a must to be fully vaccinated.
Read more »
Fauci says Omicron restrictions may be needed, majority of Americans disagree'If the counts keep going up and the test positivity keeps going up, we may need to be more restrictive,' Fauci said.
Read more »
'SNL' Bans Live Audience for Paul Rudd Taping Due to Omicron SpikeThe show must go on in New York City, despite the Omicron spike.
Read more »