The omicron version of the coronavirus has become predominant in the United States, infected have been found even in the White House, President Joe Biden said during an address to the nation.

Omicron is transmitted so easily, which is why we see fully vaccinated people becoming infected with the coronavirus, ”said the American leader.

According to Biden, the United States is ready for a new surge in the incidence of coronavirus. The President also recalled that vaccination and revaccination continue to provide high protection against severe disease and possible death.

A week earlier, the United States, "omicron" was detected only in 12.6% of cases, and over the past week this figure has increased six times - up to 73%.

On the eve of the first death from the "omicron" was recorded in the United States.

Earlier it became known that new cases of infection with the "omicron" strain were detected in Russia. Rospotrebnadzor said that most of the patients with omicron identified in Russia are immune to coronavirus.

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