New SARS-CoV-2 Variant of Concern Identified: Omicron (B.1.1.529) Variant [December 1, 2021, 11:00 PM ET]

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• Corporate Authors:
  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.). Health Alert Network (HAN)
• Description:
  December 1, 2021, 11:00 PM ET
  
  CDCHAN-00459
  
  Omicron, a new SARS-CoV-2 variant, has been identified in many countries and categorized as a Variant of Concern by the U.S. government and the World Health Organization (WHO). Because little is known about Omicron currently, it is important for the public health and medical communities as well as the general public to remain vigilant to reduce potential exposure. This Health Alert Network (HAN) Health Advisory summarizes current knowledge about Omicron and provides recommendations on how to detect the Omicron variant within the United States as soon as possible to mitigate its spread.
  
  
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• Subjects:
  Coronavirus Infections COVID-19 SARS-CoV-2
• Keywords:
  HAN Health Alert Network
• Source:
  HAN ; 459
• Series:
  Health Alert Network
• Subseries:
  CDC Health Advisory
• Publisher:
  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (U.S.)
• Document Type:
  Text
• Genre:
  Alert
• Place as Subject:
  United States
• Rights:
  Public Domain
• Issue:
  00459
• Collection(s):
  Health Alert Network (HAN)
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