As part of a new plan to tackle the coronavirus pandemic in the winter, US President Joe Biden has revealed a strategy to counter the omicron strain. His words transfers The New York Times.
“We will fight this option with the help of science and speed, not chaos and confusion,” said the American leader. According to him, the US authorities are entering the new winter stronger and more prepared than last year.
In the published plan, Biden emphasized the continuation of an active campaign to vaccinate the population, including a group of minors aged 5 to 11 years. He also recalled the need for timely revaccination. According to the politician, the plan does not expand or complement existing vaccination requirements and should unite all Americans.
Earlier, White House spokeswoman Jen Psaki said that the US administration will not lift the current restrictions on air traffic with a number of countries until more information is received on the new omicron strain of COVID-19. Washington will rely on guidance from the Center for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC) and medical experts who are looking into the matter, she said.
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