
Dr. Walensky on omicron variant, testing, vaccines and more
Clip: 12/21/2021 | 8m 10sVideo has Closed Captions
Dr. Walensky on the omicron variant, testing, vaccines and mask rules
President Joe Biden is out with new plans and new appeals to control the spread of COVID-19. He spelled them out Tuesday as the new omicron variant sweeps largely unchecked across the country. Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, joins Judy Woodruff to expand on the president's plan.
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Dr. Walensky on omicron variant, testing, vaccines and more
Clip: 12/21/2021 | 8m 10sVideo has Closed Captions
President Joe Biden is out with new plans and new appeals to control the spread of COVID-19. He spelled them out Tuesday as the new omicron variant sweeps largely unchecked across the country. Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, joins Judy Woodruff to expand on the president's plan.
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