City of Clio issued the following announcement on Dec 10.
RESEARCH SHOWS THAT OMICRON is more transmissible than the traditional strain, which could spell trouble for states like Michigan that are amid surges.
But researchers are yet unsure whether it causes more severe illness or how much protection the current vaccines offer.
"We have tools that prevent the spread of COVID-19, including omicron. However, we continue to see that those not utilizing these tools, including vaccines, are disproportionately affected by this virus," the state’s chief medical executive, Dr. Natasha Bagdasarian, said in a statement. "The data is clear that these vaccines are extremely safe and effective, and the side effects of COVID-19 are much worse than receiving a vaccine.
“I emphasize the importance of not waiting to get vaccinated. Now is the time," she said.
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