The US infectious disease expert says the Covid-19 variant will spread - even among the vaccinated.
On Sunday, Dr Fauci said the rapid spread of Omicron in the US could have a serious impact on health services across the country.Dr Fauci said people needed to take precautions such as wearing face masks and social distancing."The difference between a vaccinated and boosted person who has an infection, and someone who has an infection who has never been vaccinated - it's a major difference with regard to the risk of severity," he said.
"We are looking over our shoulder at an oncoming Omicron surge," he said, adding: "The fully vaccinated are doing much better... the optimum protection is fully vaccinated plus a boost."
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