Variants of the Virus

What You Need to Know

• New variants of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, are expected to occur.
• CDC is working with state and local public health officials to monitor the spread of all variants.
• The Omicron variant continues to spread throughout communities and can infect people who have been vaccinated or have previously had COVID-19.
• Staying up to date with your COVID-19 vaccines reduces your risk of severe illness, hospitalization, and death from COVID-19.

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