Countries scramble to contain omicron before Christmas

The World

As millions around the globe prepare to gather for the Christmas holiday, omicron is taking hold in more and more countries. It is now the dominant COVID-19 strain in the United States, Denmark, Portugal and the United Kingdom. Marco Werman speaks with The World’s Carol Hills about the measures governments around the globe are taking to contain the spread of omicron over the holidays.

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