32K views · 216 reactions | Why are public health officials across Canada concerned about the Omicron variant? It spreads incredibly quickly. It is here in Nova Scotia, and we don't know enough about it yet to take any chances. Help protect yourself and your community by: - Keeping gatherings small - Staying home if you’re sick - Isolating and getting tested if you’ve been exposed - Getting vaccinated Learn more at NovaScotia.ca/Coronavirus. | Nova Scotia Government | Facebook

780K views · 23K reactions | The Omicron variant has been detected around the world. We are seeing a very sharp increase in case numbers with almost 10 million cases reported in the last 7 days. - Dr Maria Van Kerkhove explains why Omicron is transmitting so efficiently and how to contain the spread of COVID-19. | World Health Organization (WHO) | Facebook