Boris Johnson at a press conference Dec. 8, after discussions on restrictions as a result of the Omicron variant (Adrian Dennis/Pool via AP Images)
Covid-19 roundup: UK preps for a wave of Omicron cases; Bourla suggests a fourth dose might be necessary
With reports of Omicron cases in over 50 countries, and at least 19 US states, some regions like the UK are now expecting a rapid rise of Omicron as community spread takes off.
While the UK has only seen about 800 Omicron cases so far, the government’s Health Security Agency warned that if the recent growth rate continues, “we expect to see at least 50 percent of Covid-19 cases to be caused by the Omicron variant in the next two to four weeks,” according to the New York Times.
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