
Biden will make 'brief remarks' Tuesday on rapid spread of the Omicron variant
CNN
President Joe Biden on Tuesday will make brief remarks addressing the rapid spread of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus in the US and the steps his administration is taking to address it, according to the White House.
"The President will meet with his Covid-19 Response Team to receive an update on the Omicron variant and to discuss his administration's response," an official told CNN on Monday night.
"In the briefing, the President will hear about the latest resources and personnel being sent to states and local communities to help with staffing needs and hospital capacity Covid-19 treatments. He will also hear from the doctors about the latest data on the Omicron variant, including that while cases continue to increase, fully vaccinated and boosted Americans that get infected are not likely to have severe symptoms," the official said. "In brief remarks, the President will address the American people on these updates, as well as the importance of continuing to use the tools we know protect the American people -- vaccines, boosters and masking."

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