1/This evening, @MEPublicHealth confirmed the first five cases of the #Omicron #COVID19 variant in #Maine.
This finding was not unexpected, given that 40 other states have already detected it. Nor was it welcome.
This finding was not unexpected, given that 40 other states have already detected it. Nor was it welcome.
2/Based on what we know about #Omicron's increased contagiousness, it's more important than ever to get vaccinated.
Based on what we know about the potential for "immune escape", it's more important than ever to get a booster.
Based on what we know about the potential for "immune escape", it's more important than ever to get a booster.
3/And based on what we know about its severity (perhaps equivalent to Delta), it's more important than ever to wear a mask in indoor public settings.
Of the three monoclonal antibodies available, one (sotrovimab) retains activity against #Omicron.
Of the three monoclonal antibodies available, one (sotrovimab) retains activity against #Omicron.
4/And the supply of that drug is extremely limited across the country. That's why it's more important than ever to stay safe and focus on preventing #COVID19 rather than banking on treatment.
5/Based on what we know about strained hospitals and packed ICUs, it's more important than ever to take care of yourself, your family, and your community.
There will be more #Omicron cases. And eventually, we will get through this. But nights will be longer than days for now.
There will be more #Omicron cases. And eventually, we will get through this. But nights will be longer than days for now.
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