An Intermountain Healthcare doctor said the omicron covid-19 variant will become the dominant strain in Utah by 2022. Dr. Brandon Webb said case transmission has risen across the country because this new variant is much easier to spread compared to the delta variant.
Webb said new data shows that potentially 3% to 6% of cases in Utah are now omicron. Meanwhile, he said hospital rates remain high and intensive care units are still full.
Webb urged Utah’s to prepare during the holidays for this new variant. He said it’s important to understand your personal risk and to get vaccinated.
