Omicron Variant Has Not Yet Arrived In Calif., But Public Health Officials Are Keeping Close Watch

By CBSLA Staff, CBS Los Angeles:

LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) — Public health officials say they are closely monitoring a rapidly spreading variant of the coronavirus known as the omicron variant.

In a statement, the California Department of Public Health said:

“California is closely monitoring the new Omicron variant, which has not yet arrived in California or the U.S. Vaccines continue to be our best way through the pandemic by safely protecting us against severe illness from COVID-19 and its variants. We are doubling down on our vaccination and booster efforts to ensure that all Californians have access to safe, effective, and free vaccines that can prevent serious illness and death.”

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