We spoke to 10 experts about what to expect with omicron, boosters, masks and more in 2022.
in some states. But experts aren't sure how severe this surge will ultimately be or how the rise of omicron might factor in.
Remember that the current surge is still mainly fueled by the delta variant, Walker said. But the omicron variant has already been detected in more than 30 states. So will omicron cases combine with those due to delta to create an even bigger surge than we saw at the beginning of 2021? Or will omicron overtake delta entirely? On that, experts are divided.
When it comes to the warmer spring and summer months in 2022, experts say we are likely to see a drop in cases like we saw this year. But that may not necessarily be the pattern we see everywhere, Stappenbeck explained, pointing to theIn some areas of the country that get very warm in the summer, COVID-19 rates might go up because people are likely to be spending more time inside where there's air conditioning ."To me, the patterns make sense," Stappenbeck said.
Rapid tests are"terrific for reducing spread whether you're in the workplace, at a gathering or party or if you're feeling sick to get a quick take on whether or not you likely have COVID," explained Ranney, who helped createthat makes it easier to assess and reduce your COVID-19 risks in certain situations.
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