Resources to Help as Omicron Variant Appears

Resources to Help as Omicron Variant Appears

Argentum and the CDC recently shared the following information about the Omicron variant, which has been confirmed in several states including California, New Jersey, Missouri, and Pennsylvania.

• CDC recommends following existing guidance on prevention, including handwashing, physical distance, and masking in public indoor settings of substantial or high community transmission. This map shows levels of community transmission by county.
• Full vaccination is also recommended for everyone 5 years and older.
• The Omicron variant has created some travel restrictions: Here are the CDC recommendations for traveling.
• An interactive map with risk assessment levels and recommendations by destination is available at this link.

The FDA issued a statement on its investigation and action on the Omicron variant. The statement includes links to updated information on use and limitations of monoclonal antibodies, fact sheets on variants and therapeutics, and testing and variants.