Given the imminent arrival of omicron, Biden encourages citizens to get vaccinated

The President of the United States, Joe Biden, has made a call for mass vaccination against Covid-19 in the face of the “practically inevitable” arrival of the more infectious omicron variant, although he has asked not to fall into “panic” and “confusion”.

To deal with this variation, Biden has mentioned that the country is already prepared, so he asks not to panic.

"This variation of the COVID-19 is worrisome, not alarming. We have the best immunization on the planet, the best drugs, the best doctors, and we are constantly learning. We will fight this variant with science and information, not with disorder and panic", he said.

Also, recognize the rapid reaction of South African scientists who have warned the entire world about the appearance of this new variant.

"This kind of frankness is to be commended because it enhances our ability to react quickly to any new danger",

Some measures

For President Joe Biden, it is practically inevitable that omicron will arrive in the United States. In this way, it has ordered the limitations on flights from South Africa and other southern nations of that continent, where the new variant was discovered and where the first cases of omicron contagion have occurred.

He also highlighted that the best safety is not only to have the complete immunization plan, but also to have a booster shot.

"I know you are tired of hearing me say this, but the best protection against this new variant or any of the others that exist, and with which we have already been dealing, is to fully vaccinate and receive a booster injection," insisted the American president.

"We do not yet believe that further action is needed, but in order for us to be prepared, if necessary, my team is already working with managers at Pfizer and Moderna and Johnson & Johnson to develop contingency plans for vaccines or boosters if necessary." said.

Biden has ruled out the announcement of new measures to combat the new variant just as strict as the start of the pandemic in 2020, if people are vaccinated and wear a mask, confinement is not necessary.