The @WhiteHouse #Omicron briefing: Zeints is opening it, saying "we have more tools than ever before. We are prepared."
Fauci now
Fauci now
Fauci on #OmicronVariant -- "large number of mutations..and some are predicted to impact transmission and antibody binding"
Confirmed cases 226 in 20 countries
Confirmed cases 226 in 20 countries
Fauci: The mutations -- "very unusual constellation of changes"
>30 in spike protein, 10 in receptor binding site
"This is not #Delta -- it's something different"
>30 in spike protein, 10 in receptor binding site
"This is not #Delta -- it's something different"
Fauci: "We have now ongoing communication between our scientists and public health officials and their South African counterparts"
Issue is 2 to 4 weeks to determine vax and drugs impacts on #Omicron
"remains speculative, regardless of what you hear in the press"
Issue is 2 to 4 weeks to determine vax and drugs impacts on #Omicron
"remains speculative, regardless of what you hear in the press"
Fauci: mutations "suggest there is increased transmissibility" but we do not know
Vaccines? "mutations suggest immune evasion," BUT "vaccines give a level of antibodies..against severe disease, at least some degree of protection against severe disease"
Vaccines? "mutations suggest immune evasion," BUT "vaccines give a level of antibodies..against severe disease, at least some degree of protection against severe disease"
Fauci - "We do not know, and it is too early to tell"
"If you're not vaccinated, get vaccinated...avoid crowds..keep your distance."
Walensky @CDCgov "This virus is unpredictable...but we can be prepared for it."
What CDC is doing: "We have FAR more tools to fight the variant"
"If you're not vaccinated, get vaccinated...avoid crowds..keep your distance."
Walensky @CDCgov "This virus is unpredictable...but we can be prepared for it."
What CDC is doing: "We have FAR more tools to fight the variant"
Walensky: "We have increased our genetic sequencing capability" to 80,000/week, more than any other country.
Testing at airports, in local sites, watching for #Omicronvariant
"We are actively looking for the #Omicron variant right here in the U-S"
Testing at airports, in local sites, watching for #Omicronvariant
"We are actively looking for the #Omicron variant right here in the U-S"
Walensky -- screening specimens from all 50 states and territories...can detect new variants. Putting systems in place with local PH labs. "evaluating how to make intl travel as safe as possible..."
Expanding efforts at 4 busiest airports in USA
Expanding efforts at 4 busiest airports in USA
Walensky -- working with airlines "to collect passenger info...to enhance contact tracing follow up should a #Omicron case be identified"
CDC briefing all State and local PH partners
"We have the tools in place to ID the #Omicronvariant "
Wear your masks
CDC briefing all State and local PH partners
"We have the tools in place to ID the #Omicronvariant "
Wear your masks
Walensky -- all adults 18 and over "should get boosted"
"We don't know everything we need to know yet...but we know vaccination is safe and effective"
Zeints - "Vaccines remain our most important tool"
"Nearly 60% of ALL Americans are fully vax'ed"
"We don't know everything we need to know yet...but we know vaccination is safe and effective"
Zeints - "Vaccines remain our most important tool"
"Nearly 60% of ALL Americans are fully vax'ed"
Zeints -- "more than 100M adults are now eligible for a booster shot, but have not gotten one"
"We believe the current vaccines provide at least some protection against this variant"
"We believe the current vaccines provide at least some protection against this variant"
Zeints -- PCR tests "will be effective" in detecting #Omicronvariant
"Later this week the President will release a strategy" for fighting #Omicronvariant
"Later this week the President will release a strategy" for fighting #Omicronvariant
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