If anyone heard me in the media today (Dec 13), I would like to retract any comments that suggest Omicron may cause less severe disease. A lot still unknown right now and things look like they will be MUCH worse than I thought. Watch for more news in the next 24 hrs. 1/
In the meantime, these measures will keep you safe:
1. Get vaccinated (3rd doses if eligible)
2. Wear good-quality masks indoors and don’t take them off
3. Stay away from crowds and places with poor ventilation
4. Work from home if you can
5. Minimize # of contacts (bubble up) 2/
6. Use #RapidTests if you must gather
7. But better not to gather if there will be vulnerable people present (if they have not yet received 3 doses)
8. Don’t rely on vaccine certificates to keep you safe

Omicron requires that we go all-out on anti-coved measures.
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