CBS News poll finds less concern about new COVID variants now than with Omicron

Despite a recent rise in COVID cases and new variants, most Americans aren't concerned about getting COVID. In fact, the nation voices less concern than it ever has since the start of the pandemic.

There is less concern specifically about new variants today than there was about the Omicron variant as it was emerging in late 2021.

In this polling, conducted just before the announcement of FDA approval of new boosters, those concerned were also likelier to say they'll get a booster.