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LIVE NOW: Scientists are racing to learn more about the omicron variant as new cases are confirmed.

Post reporters are discussing what is known about the variant so far and what's being done to halt the spread on @TwitterSpaces: twitter.com/i/spaces/1DXxy…
Covid-19 live updates: Omicron prompts U.S. to prepare tighter travel restrictions washingtonpost.com/nation/2021/12…
After the @TwitterSpaces, Post reporters will answer your questions about the omicron variant in a Q&A on our site at 1 p.m. ET.

Send your questions here: washingtonpost.com/health/2021/12…
Readers have been asking if they should delay getting their booster shots amid the omicron variant.

“Go get your boosters now. It’s worth getting additional protection, especially as we’re seeing cases rise around the country,” says @D_Hawk. twitter.com/i/spaces/1DXxy…
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