Fauci: World has been 'shocked' by omicron variant

December 21, 2021, 1:49 AM

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America's leading infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci said Monday the world had been "shocked" by the emergence of the omicron variant of the coronavirus as more countries are reporting surges in infections. (Dec. 21)

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