That’s the idea.”Several provinces have already announced measures intended to curb the spread of COVID-19 cases caused by the Omicron variant. Dr. Peter Juni, from the Ontario COVID-19 Science Advisory Table, explains how to properly use one and how the tests work. Uncertainty around booster shots is causing anxiety for many Canadians as the more-transmissible Omicron variant upends holiday plans. Long lines have formed for booster shots across England as the U.K. government urged all adults to protect themselves against the Omicron variant. Health officials are advising against holiday travel as COVID-19 cases linked to the Omicron variant rise.

Source: CBC News December 19, 2021 23:03 UTC