Originally published by our sister publication, Infectious Disease Special Edition
The California and San Francisco Departments of Public Health confirmed that a recent case of COVID-19 among an individual in California was caused by the omicron variant (B.1.1.529). This is the first confirmed U.S. case of COVID-19 by the new variant of concern.
Today, President Biden will announce new actions to combat the emergence of a new variant. These include:
- Boosters for all adults
- Vaccinations to