Whether we are exhausted from the pandemic or not, we still need to prevent the spread of infections. AdvertisementIn Europe, more than 60 rapid tests are approved by the regulatory authorities. While the rapid tests are a limiting factor, using medical grade masks shouldn’t be. But the primary explanation for that is not the virus, it is our immunity built up from either prior infections, vaccinations, or both. We don’t know yet how common long COVID will be for Omicron infections and whether vaccinations protect from this condition.

Source: Los Angeles Times December 17, 2021 00:30 UTC