US authorities prepare for possible outbreaks of coronavirus over Omicron strain

 

The administration of US President Joe Biden is developing plans to detect possible outbreaks of the disease across the country in connection with the discovery of the coronavirus strain Omicron. This was reported by the American newspaper Politico, citing sources among the authorities.

"Although there have been no cases (of the new strain) in the United States, Biden administration health officials at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the U.S. Department of Health and the White House have held a series of meetings over the past two days to respond to detection. of this strain in the United States and possible outbreaks of the disease throughout the country "- said in the material.               According to newspaper sources in the administration, during these consultations, experts discussed "how long to ban entry from South Africa, whether to allow the return of US citizens from the affected countries and whether to change the recommendations in the health sector in the country. "In addition, US officials noted the need for a" significant increase "in revaccinations in the coming weeks.

A White House spokesman told reporters Saturday that Biden was "aware of the latest information about Omicron and maintains regular contact with health officials around the world."