This new wave, the Omicron variant, is similar to the previous Delta variant of the novel coronavirus.
Many continue to travel during the holiday season, which is spreading the virus further.
The key in of mask you wear may also greatly impact your chances of contracting the Omicron variant.
“There’s no place for them in light of Omicron,” Wen explained.
However, she also noted that the push to nix cloth masks arose before Omicron.
People notes, however, that Wen’s recommendations conflict in part with the CDC’s masking guidelines.
