The Omicron variant has been detected around the world. We are seeing a very sharp increase in case numbers with almost 10 million cases reported in the last 7 days. - Dr Maria Van Kerkhove explains why Omicron is transmitting so efficiently and how to contain the spread of COVID-19. | World Health Organization (WHO)

The World Health Organization classified a new COVID-19 variant, named "omicron," as a highly transmissible virus of concern, triggering restrictions on travel from South Africa and seven other countries. We spoke with a doctor to explain what this means. https://bit.ly/3xw43JY | ABC7

17K views · 224 reactions | The Omicron variant of the coronavirus has spread to about one-third of U.S. states, but the Delta version still accounts for most COVID-19 infections as cases rise nationwide, health officials said https://reut.rs/3xZ2Qed | Reuters | Facebook