The CDC reports most of the 43 cases of the COVID-19 Omicron variant found in the United States were mild and occurred among vaccinated people, but boosters are effective against it.
Dec. 10, 2021 -- Most of the 43 cases of the COVID-19 Omicron variant found in the United States were mild and occurred among vaccinated people, but boosters are effective against it, according to a report the CDC released Friday.
A total of 14 people with Omicron had reported traveling internationally, and six had been previously infected with COVID-19. The CDC expanded recommendations for boosters Thursday for young adults 16 and 17 years old, as COVID-19 cases continue to rise. Walensky encouraged people to vaccinate their children and included a reminder that Delta is still the dominant variant in the United States, accounting for 99% of COVID-19 cases.
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