While the World Health Organization has classified a new variant of the coronavirus, Omicron, as a “variant of concern,” as of Nov. 26, no cases have been reported in the United States.
- CDC recommends following existing guidance on prevention, including handwashing, physical distance, and masking in public indoor settings of substantial or high community transmission. This map shows levels of community transmission by county.
- Full vaccination is also recommended for everyone 5 years and older.
- The Omicron variant has created some travel restrictions: Here are the CDC recommendations for traveling.
- An interactive map with risk assessment levels and recommendations by destination is available at this link.
