Omicron variant, COVID booster shots — and how to stay safe during the holidays

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Omicron variant, COVID booster shots — and how to stay safe during the holidays

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Dec 13, 2021

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The holiday season is well underway, and with it, a fresh batch of worries over the latest COVID-19 variant, omicron. For those planning end-of-year celebrations and travel, NPR senior science and health correspondent Maria Godoy breaks down the latest coronavirus news.

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