New SARS-CoV-2 variant of concern identified : Omicron (B.1.1.529) variant

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• Corporate Authors:
  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)
• Description:
  Distributed via the CDC Health Alert Network
  
  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.
  
  
• Subjects:
  Coronavirus Infections COVID-19 SARS-CoV-2
• Source:
  HAN ; 459
• Series:
  Health Alert Network
• Document Type:
  HAN Health Update
• Place as Subject:
  United States
• Issue:
  459
• Collection(s):
  Health Alert Network (HAN)
• Main Document Checksum:
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  https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/112179/cdc_112179_DS1.pdf
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