The Omicron mutation is a cause for concern, not panic, US President Joe Biden said in a message. “Do not wait, get vaccinated,” Biden urged Americans, stressing that the new coronavirus strain will inevitably hit the United States.
“We have the best vaccine in the world, the best medicine, the best scientists and we are learning more every day,” he said on Monday. “We will fight this variation with scientific and up-to-date action and speed, not with chaos and confusion.”
“The best protection against Omicron is the vaccine. “I know you’re tired of hearing me say this, but the best protection against this new variant or any of the variants out there that we’ve already dealt with is to get fully vaccinated and take a booster dose.” american president.
As he pointed out to the Americans, “if you are 18 years old and over and have been fully vaccinated before June 1, go get the booster vaccine today.” He also said that children aged 5 and over should be vaccinated. If the vaccines need to be modified to fight Omicron, the US will act quickly.
Joe Biden was asked if lockdowns are out of the question as a strategy to slow the possible spread of the Omicron variant. Biden said lockdowns are out of the question “for now.”
“We do not yet believe that additional measures will be needed,” he added. “But to be prepared, if needed, my team is already working with Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson executives to develop emergency plans for vaccines or boosters, if needed.”
“I will also direct the FDA and the CDC to use the fastest available procedure, without neglecting safety, to approve such vaccines and to market them if necessary,” he said.
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