The Omicron variant has skyrocketed from 3% to 78% of all infection cases in less than two weeks in our area. Three-quarters of all tests here now show Omicron. In our county, there have been just about three COVID deaths since April 1st, but the case number is climbing. Today it’s 200, a month ago it was 70. In our community, dozens have tested positive, but thankfully, most would not even have known they were infected if they hadn’t taken the tests. No specific measures are being implemented – vaccinated people are still allowed to go without masks, just on an honor system. Nadya, Liza, and I have already received our third shots, which I recommend you do as well.
Hi, I'm Rauf Aliev. 